Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 597
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Fu Tu ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Fu Tu's shoulder, as Fu Tu tries to avoid the shot.
Malik Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones lands a head shot.
Fu Tu scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Fu Tu misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fu Tu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones connects with a right hand. Fu Tu shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Fu Tu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fu Tu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Fu Tu connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Fu Tu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fu Tu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fu Tu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fu Tu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones cracks Fu Tu with an open hand slap.
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 Fu Tu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fu Tu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Fu Tu slips a jab from Jones.
Fu Tu checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu Tu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fu Tu scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Fu Tu lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fu Tu tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Fu Tu punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Fu Tu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Fu Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fu Tu.
Jones defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Fu Tu throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fu Tu punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Fu Tu scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Fu Tu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fu Tu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fu Tu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Fu Tu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Fu Tu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Fu Tu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Fu Tu moves away from the strike by Jones.
Fu Tu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu Tu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fu Tu throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jones misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Fu Tu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Fu Tu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fu Tu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Fu Tu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fu Tu 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.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu throws a good cross that connects.
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Fu Tu punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fu Tu has got the better of the exchanges.
Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu Tu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fu Tu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones throws a hook but Fu Tu avoids it easily.
Fu Tu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fu Tu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu takes one on the button.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Fu Tu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Jones throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Fu Tu's shoulder, as Fu Tu tries to avoid the shot.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones. #T3#
Fu Tu throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Fu Tu connects with a jab.
Fu Tu throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fu Tu slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu Tu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fu Tu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fu Tu avoids the body shot from Jones.
Fu Tu cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fu Tu takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Fu Tu pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fu Tu. That did some damage!
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Fu Tu lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Fu Tu.
Jones throws the left hand but Fu Tu avoids the punch easily.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fu Tu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu Tu.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu Tu is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Fu Tu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones is looking to chop away at Fu Tu's legs.
Fu Tu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Fu Tu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Fu Tu's head but Fu Tu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fu Tu is looking to counter punch.
Fu Tu looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Fu Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Jones misses with a hook.
Fu Tu is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fu Tu.
Jones working aggressively here. #T1#
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fu Tu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Fu Tu has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Fu Tu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fu Tu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fu Tu is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fu Tu gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fu Tu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fu Tu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Fu Tu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fu Tu.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Fu Tu - that landed with a thud.
Fu Tu swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu has a couple of punches blocked by Jones. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Malik Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Fu Tu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Fu Tu misses.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones thumps Fu Tu with a low kick.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fu Tu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fu Tu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fu Tu lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fu Tu.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fu Tu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fu Tu cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fu Tu is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Fu Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fu Tu doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Fu Tu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Fu Tu counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Fu Tu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Fu Tu seems unphased.
Fu Tu scores with a hook.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Fu Tu.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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.
Fu Tu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.

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 Shi Fu Tu.
Well Fu Tu 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Fu Tu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shi Fu Tu made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEC 590
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyaf Daeland Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Puno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Puno jabs at Jones's body.
Jones misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a hook but Puno blocks it.
Puno feints the counter takedown.
Puno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Puno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puno swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Puno misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Puno's leg but Puno calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Puno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Puno throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Puno working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Puno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Puno keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Puno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Puno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puno.
Puno is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Puno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puno with a nice head shot there.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Jones has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jones is working Puno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones works over Puno with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puno's head.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones 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.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones works over Puno with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Puno looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyaf Daeland Puno will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jones works Puno's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puno lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
A cross from Jones lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target. #TD2#
Puno dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno postures up. #T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno advances position into side control!
Puno lands a nice forearm strike.
Puno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Puno trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to bench press Puno off him but Puno keeps the position. #T3#
Puno 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.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones struggling a bit here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym.
Puno working the strikes but Jones uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puno working some strikes from top position.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Puno is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T4#
Jones cracks Puno with a solid left hand.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Puno can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones trying to control the action but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyaf Daeland Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.#CL#
Jones rushes Puno and presses him up against the cage.
Puno working aggressively here.
Puno lands a body punch.
Puno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Jones prevents a body shot from Puno.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Puno is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Puno to the mat. Puno regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyaf Daeland Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Puno wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.
Puno moves into full guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malik Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Puno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
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.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Puno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Puno in his half guard.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones trying to control but Puno postures up.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno 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.
Puno working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is not content to let Puno control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puno lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Puno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Jones is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Puno won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyaf Daeland Puno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyaf Daeland Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puno 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyaf Daeland Puno!

Event: CEC 586
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Jones lands a body shot.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Panikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov takes one to the side of 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!
Panikov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Panikov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Panikov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones takes one on the button.
Panikov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Panikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panikov scrambles back to his feet.
Panikov misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Panikov won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Panikov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Panikov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Panikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Panikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones trying to control the action but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Jones working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Panikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Panikov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Panikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones manages to reverse the position and now he's in Panikov's guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panikov has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Panikov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Panikov is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones sizes up Panikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#T1#
Jones throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panikov dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panikov scores with a hook.
Jones lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panikov in his tracks.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panikov momentarily.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Panikov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones pushes Panikov away with a front kick.
Jones lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Panikov lands with a shot to the body.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panikov defends it well.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Jones catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with the combination.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses the jab.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.#T3#
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Panikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panikov defends it well.
Panikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Panikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Panikov lands the left hand.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panikov.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Jones.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Panikov sprawls well. Panikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Panikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Panikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
Panikov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones motions for Panikov to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. #T1#
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Panikov had a free shot at his head there.
Jones punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panikov with a body shot.
Panikov jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Panikov. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Panikov defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panikov.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panikov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones avoids the body shot from Panikov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Jones throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem.
Panikov throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
Panikov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Panikov quickly recovers to half guard.
Panikov is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Panikov won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Malik Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Panikov to regain full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Jones tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Panikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malik Jones.
Well Jones 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
A very excited looking Malik Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

Event: CEC 579
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyraanicao's knee momentarily.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tyraanicao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Tyraanicao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
Jones tries to bum rush Tyraanicao with a series of wild strikes but Tyraanicao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones cracks Tyraanicao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyraanicao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tyraanicao has managed to clinch. #T1#
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Tyraanicao scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tyraanicao fails to land.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyraanicao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyraanicao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #TD#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tyraanicao regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones postures up in Tyraanicao's guard and throws a big left but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Tyraanicao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones 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.
Jones is in close to Tyraanicao's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao looking to control. #SUB2#
Tyraanicao working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyraanicao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Tyraanicao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tyraanicao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones cracks Tyraanicao with a solid left hand.
Tyraanicao is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyraanicao pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Tyraanicao is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Tyraanicao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tyraanicao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik 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#
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyraanicao sprawls well. Tyraanicao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyraanicao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyraanicao counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Tyraanicao to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tyraanicao.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Tyraanicao.
A nice side step and Tyraanicao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones misses with a combination
and Tyraanicao counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyraanicao can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyraanicao is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyraanicao has his back to the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyraanicao's sensitive parts.
Jones looks to land a combination but Tyraanicao avoids it well.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyraanicao dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Tyraanicao cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyraanicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyraanicao. That did some damage!
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyraanicao defends well and Jones ends up having to push Tyraanicao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Tyraanicao's shoulder, as Tyraanicao tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao 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!
Tyraanicao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tyraanicao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyraanicao is in Jones's guard.
Jones pulls Tyraanicao in close to prevent any damage.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyraanicao manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tyraanicao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Tyraanicao 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!
Tyraanicao parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tyraanicao to escape. #T3#
Tyraanicao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tyraanicao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tyraanicao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones wants to take a breather but Tyraanicao is having none of it.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tyraanicao wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyraanicao manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Tyraanicao working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tyraanicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones tests Tyraanicao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyraanicao avoided it.
Tyraanicao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyraanicao! But no joy.
Jones with a hook.
Tyraanicao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Tyraanicao wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Tyraanicao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones cracks Tyraanicao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyraanicao looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyraanicao.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Tyraanicao manages to avoid it.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyraanicao throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Tyraanicao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyraanicao lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Tyraanicao up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyraanicao is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Tyraanicao lands with a left to the head.
Tyraanicao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyraanicao's elbow.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malik Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyraanicao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tyraanicao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Tyraanicao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyraanicao can't break the clinch.
Tyraanicao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Tyraanicao wants to stall. #T3#
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Tyraanicao to work.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyraanicao stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Tyraanicao trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyraanicao into the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyraanicao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones blocking some punches. #T4#
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyraanicao's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Jones. #BC2#
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyraanicao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones digs a good body shot into Tyraanicao's ribs.
Tyraanicao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Tyraanicao lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tyraanicao.

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 Malik Jones.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malik Jones!
A less than humble Malik Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Bostar Tyraanicao was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.

Event: CEC 573
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Fu Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones won't allow Fu Tu to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones distracts Fu Tu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fu Tu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fu Tu's guard. #REVB#
Fu Tu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.
Fu Tu tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fu Tu keeps working.
Fu Tu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Jones avoids the strikes from the bottom by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fu Tu tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Fu Tu is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones cracks Fu Tu with a big elbow.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fu Tu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fu Tu some visible discomfort.
Fu Tu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Fu Tu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
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.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fu Tu gets full guard.
Fu Tu 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.
Fu Tu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control. #T3#
Jones is working Fu Tu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fu Tu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Fu Tu tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fu Tu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fu Tu keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Fu Tu is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Fu Tu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fu Tu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fu Tu is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jones wants to sweep here but Fu Tu controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fu Tu throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fu Tu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fu Tu wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fu Tu there!
Jones looking to control but Fu Tu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik 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#
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
Fu Tu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones tries a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it.
Jones cracks the inside of Fu Tu's front leg.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malik Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fu Tu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fu Tu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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!
Fu Tu punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones catches Fu Tu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fu Tu connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones with a nice cross.
Fu Tu throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fu Tu. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Fu Tu 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 throws a leg kick but Fu Tu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fu Tu circles away quickly and effectively.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu Tu moves away.
Fu Tu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Fu Tu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Fu Tu throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Fu Tu shakes him off and moves away.
Fu Tu checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Jones stuns Fu Tu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Jones lands with a straight right. Fu Tu didn't see that one coming.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fu Tu checks a leg kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Fu Tu lands a body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fu Tu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Jones.#T4#
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones shoots in but Fu Tu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fu Tu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Fu Tu's knee but Fu Tu avoids it well.
Fu Tu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones tries a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu Tu.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Fu Tu fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Fu Tu slips the punch.
Fu Tu takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu slips a jab from Jones.
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu Tu lands a jab-cross combination.
Fu Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fu Tu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Fu Tu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Fu Tu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Fu Tu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fu Tu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fu Tu misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
Fu Tu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Fu Tu wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Jones has hold of one of Fu Tu's legs. Fu Tu is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Jones wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu Tu is keeping the position for now.
Fu Tu being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones stands up over Fu Tu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving. #SUB#
Fu Tu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fu Tu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Fu Tu is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Fu Tu 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.
Fu Tu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fu Tu is one step ahead there.
Fu Tu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jones won't allow Fu Tu to sweep him here. #SUB#
Fu Tu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fu Tu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Fu Tu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fu Tu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fu Tu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Fu Tu 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!
Fu Tu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 567
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aoki 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.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Aoki 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.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones cracks Aoki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##TD2#
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aoki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Aoki pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Aoki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Aoki tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Aoki controlling from the full mount.
Aoki misses with a head shot.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Aoki working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aoki prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Jones wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Jones moves into full guard.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
Aoki postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiki Aoki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Aoki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Aoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Jones forces Aoki back against the cage and clinches.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Aoki to work.
Aoki trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aoki into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Aoki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Aoki wants to stall. #T1#
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocking some punches.
Aoki tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones pushes Aoki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Aoki misses with the head strike. #TD#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aoki regains half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aoki is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?#T3#
Jones prevents Aoki from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aoki working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily. #SUB2#
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aoki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Jones trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones is looking to wear down Aoki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki cracks Jones with an open hand slap.#CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Aoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aoki blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Aoki misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Aoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokis head.
Malik Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Jones prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aoki pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.#T2#
Aoki lands with an overhand left.
Malik Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aoki manages to circle out of the way.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well. #CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Aoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here. #T3#
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aoki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Aoki tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aoki throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.#TD2#
Aoki gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Aoki won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

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 Malik 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AD516
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Ng blocks a jab.
Ng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ng throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ng is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Ng's ribcage. Ng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ng.
Ng blocks an uppercut.
Ng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Ng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Ng looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ng defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Ng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones slips a jab from Ng.
Ng throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones slips a jab from Ng.
Charles Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones cracks Ng with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ng. Ng obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Ng misses.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Ng's knee but Ng avoids it well. #CL2#
Jones rushes Ng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Ng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Ng misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ng backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ng prevents a body shot from Jones.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ng.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Ng looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Ng blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ng.
Jones tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Jones tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Ng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #BC#
Ng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ng wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Ng is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Jones dives in and grabs Ng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ng pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ng, right into the meat.
Ng plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ng misses the shot to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Ng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a hook but Ng blocks it.
Ng fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Ng scores with a hook.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ng throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Ng moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Jones moves away from the strike by Ng.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ng scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Ng throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ng defends well and Jones ends up having to push Ng into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charles Ng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Jones.
Ng scores with a nice right hand.
Ng misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ng.
Ng misses with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Ng avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
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 Charles Ng will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jones slips under a jab from Ng.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ng catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ng misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Ng throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ng misses with a jab to the body
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Ng's front leg but catches the back leg as Ng tries to avoid it.
Ng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Charles Ng is winning the standup battle so far.
Ng checks a leg kick.
Jones throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
Ng misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones cracks Ng with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Jones tries to clinch but Ng is having none of it.
Ng connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Ng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones cracks Ng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ng avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Charles Ng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ng.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones with a hook.
Ng thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ng tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ng cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Ng walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ng 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.
Ng throws a good cross that connects.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Ng with a jab.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ng takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones motions for Ng to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ng moved out of range nicely.
Jones checks a low kick from Ng.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ng's head backwards.
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Ng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Ng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ng throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Ng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Ng shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Ng misses.
Ng lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Ng cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ng throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a jab to Ng's midsection.
Ng looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Ng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Ng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ng slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ng tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Ng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malik Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Ng's front leg but catches the back leg as Ng tries to avoid it.
Ng swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ng defends it well.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Ng's belly button to the back.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ng circles away quickly and effectively.
Ng takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ng 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 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ng's calf.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ng throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Ng dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Ng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Ng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ng looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Ng and pushes him back against the cage.
Ng blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Ng controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ng - that landed with a thud.
Jones tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ng.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Ng's head.
Ng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Ng lands a shoulder strike.
Ng lands with a right to the head.
Ng throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Ng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malik Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Ng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Ng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ng misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Ng lands a knee to the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Ng blocks a body shot from Jones.
Ng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Ng lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
Jones tries to work over Ng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ng looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ng's elbow. #TD2#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ng clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ng has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jones.#T3#
Ng tries to escape the position.
Ng is trapped and Jones is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ng avoids the strikes from Jones.
Ng tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jones is not going to allow Ng to sit and survive in this position.
Ng grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jones scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ng is looking for a way out. #T4#
Ng is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Jones 's hooks.
Ng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones looking to control but Ng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ng tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones prevents Ng from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Ng that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malik 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AD511
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good work by Yaj as he checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Yaj on that attempt.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yaj eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj. #TD#
Jones 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.
Yaj takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones slows the pace down.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yaj some visible discomfort.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yaj down.
Yaj looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Yaj is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj is working to get back to half guard.
Jones looking to control but Yaj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones looking to control but Yaj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yaj is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj can't escape the position.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Yaj in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Yaj is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Yaj has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jones has good solid back control here.
Yaj is really stuck here.
Jones scores with punches to the body.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Yaj's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Yaj is looking for a way out. #T4#
Jones lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jones.
Jones is punishing Yaj with strikes - can he finish 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!
Jones scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Yaj is looking for a way out.
Yaj tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Good control from Jones.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yaj checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yaj moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Yaj scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jones rushes Yaj and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Yaj pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malik Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yaj's guard.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yaj taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #T2#
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yaj looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yaj trying to control here.
Jones working Yaj over with strikes.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Yaj's hands, connecting with Yaj's forehead.
Jones is taking a breather. Yaj 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 scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Yaj tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Yaj missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yaj is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yaj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Yaj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones cracks Yaj with a solid left hand.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Yaj unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
Jones connects with a right hand. Yaj shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yaj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Yaj gets back to half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Yaj with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Yaj actively working from the bottom here.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yaj works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working Yaj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones advances position into side control!#T3#
Yaj is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones 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.
Yaj is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaj keeps working.
Yaj is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones cracks Yaj with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yaj is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones takes a little break here. Yaj wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaj keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AD505
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Am, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones wants to clinch.
Am ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Am drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Am fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Am blocks a jab.
It appears Am was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Am avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Am breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Am tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Am counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Am to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Am can pounce on him.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Am 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.
Am throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Am pushes him away.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Am drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Am off balance momentarily.
Jones is looking to clinch but Am is avoiding it.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Am is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Am. Am maintains the clinch.
Am prevents a body shot from Jones.
Am lands a nice shot to the body.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Am is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Am prevents a body shot from Jones. #T3#
Nice body punch from Am.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Am controls his hands.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Am pulls Jones into guard.
Am trying to control the position.
Am controlling the position.
Am looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Am looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Am is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones wants to control from the top but Am keeps moving.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Am has wrist control.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Am's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Am.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Am.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Am goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Am drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones thuds his right hand into Am's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
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.
Am uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Am is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.#CL2#
Jones forces Am back against the cage and clinches.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Am.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones digs a right hand into Am's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Am's gas tank.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Am misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Am throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T2#
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Am controls his hands.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Am tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Am drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Am controls the action.
Am prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Am.
Am changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Am counters with a takedown into side control.
Am trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Am keeps moving and retains side control.
Am moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Am is stalling here but it's allowed Jones to get half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Am trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Am is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Am haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Am is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Am moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Malik Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Am'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.
Am blocks a body shot from Jones.
Am takes a shot to the head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Am controls his hands.
Am has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Am tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Am.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Am backwards.
Am misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Am wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Am is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Am's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Am misses with a hook to the ribs.
Am gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Am blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Am blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Am blocks an uppercut.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Am working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Am has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Am lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Am pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Am's elbow.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by 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 misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Am blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Am's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Am tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones blocking some punches. #BC#
Am breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Am misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Combate FV: Kuklinsky vs Roman
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Ohchooto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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 Ohchooto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ohchooto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ohchooto throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ohchooto scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones throws a jab when Ohchooto was well out of range.
Ohchooto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto misses the shot to the body.
Ohchooto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohchooto throws out the jab.
Ohchooto looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Ohchooto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ohchooto manages to circle out of the way.
Ohchooto connects with a jab.#T1#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones swings for the body but Ohchooto moves out of range. #CL2#
Ohchooto instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
A short right from Jones.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ohchooto manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Ohchooto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones gets through Ohchooto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ohchooto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Ohchooto misses with some punches.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ohchooto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ohchooto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ohchooto fails to land.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohchooto throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones blocking some punches.
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohchooto lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Jones working aggressively here. #TD#
Jones is trying to trip Ohchooto. He has hold of a leg but Ohchooto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ohchooto holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ohchooto pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Jones postures up in Ohchooto's guard and throws a big left but Ohchooto blocks it.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ohchooto trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones throws a strike but Ohchooto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ohchooto controlling him for the moment.
Jones pulls Ohchooto in close to prevent any damage.
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 Malik 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#
Jones slips a jab from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses the shot to the body.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ohchooto.
Jones slips a straight right by Ohchooto.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Ohchooto pushes him off.
Ohchooto throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ohchooto's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ohchooto manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohchooto misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Ohchooto's ribcage. Ohchooto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Jones tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it. #T1#
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Ohchooto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ohchooto is defending well.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ohchooto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ohchooto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohchooto circles away.
Ohchooto 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.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Ohchooto in the body.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ohchooto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Ohchooto throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohchooto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ohchooto feints a counter leg kick.
Jones throws a jab when Ohchooto was well out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a jab.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ohchooto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ohchooto doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Ohchooto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Ohchooto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohchooto scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohchooto scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Ohchooto blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ohchooto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malik Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ohchooto lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ohchooto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohchooto lands a nice knee to the body. #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!
Ohchooto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with some punches.
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohchooto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Ohchooto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohchooto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones digs a right hand into Ohchooto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohchooto's gas tank.
Ohchooto lands with a light punch inside.
Ohchooto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones cracks Ohchooto with a nice body shot.#TD#
Ohchooto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ohchooto to the mat. Ohchooto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Moses Ohchooto 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#
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ohchooto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ohchooto misses with a body shot.
Ohchooto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones checks a low kick from Ohchooto.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Ohchooto is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones lands a jab to Ohchooto's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones blocks the body kick.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto scores with a jab to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohchooto.
Donk. Jones catches Ohchooto right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones throws a push kick but Ohchooto slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Ohchooto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ohchooto misses with a wild body shot.
Jones goes for a double leg but Ohchooto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ohchooto continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
As Ohchooto tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Ohchooto manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot
letting Ohchooto counter with a right hand.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohchooto has time to react.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ohchooto checks it well.
Ohchooto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones misses the jab.#T2#
A good leg kick by Ohchooto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones thuds his right hand into Ohchooto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ohchooto fails to land.
Ohchooto misses with the head strike.
Ohchooto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ohchooto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ohchooto gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ohchooto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohchooto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones pushes Ohchooto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T3#
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohchooto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones gets through Ohchooto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ohchooto misses with a body punch.
Ohchooto scores with a shoulder strike.
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ohchooto is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohchooto lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Ohchooto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Ohchooto fails to land.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands an elbow inside.
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohchooto.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Ohchooto looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Ohchooto lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ohchooto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Ohchooto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ohchooto 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Ohchooto!
Moses Ohchooto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: C28: Baker vs Shankoli
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowe is just out of range.
Lowe misses with a straight right.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lowe scores with a shot to the body.
Lowe moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Lowe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lowe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lowe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lowe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Lowe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Lowe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lowe throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lowe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Lowe.
Lowe misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Lowe darts in and clinches Jones 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!
Jones tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lowe's efforts to push away.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Lowe trying to land knees to the body.
Lowe tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Lowe can't break the clinch.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mike Lowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 Lowe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lowe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Lowe throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lowe manages to circle out of the way.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Lowe avoids it.
Lowe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lowe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Lowe throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Lowe scores with a three punch combo!
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowe throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lowe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Lowe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lowe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lowe thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lowe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Jones cracks a nice hook into Lowe's ribs.
Lowe misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones works on Lowe's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones avoiding damage as Lowe throws knees to the body.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Lowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lowe.
Jones tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lowe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.#ROC#
Lowe is rocked!
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Lowe is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lowe seems to have recovered his senses.
Lowe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones avoiding damage as Lowe throws knees to the body.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
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 Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lowe misses with a double jab.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lowe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Lowe lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Lowe throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Lowe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands with a left 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 misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Jones lands a body shot.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe lands a left hand.
Jones prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lowe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Lowe tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones has Lowe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lowe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lowe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones pushes Lowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Lowe blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
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!
Lowe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lowe.
Lowe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Lowe.
Nice body punch from Lowe - that landed with a thud.
Lowe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Jones.
Lowe pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lowe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lowe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Jones has picked Lowe up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lowe trying to control here.
Lowe wants to get back to full guard.
Lowe 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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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!
Lowe doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lowe wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones misses with a body shot
and Lowe counters with a left to the body.
Mike Lowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Lowe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Lowe.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lowe.
Lowe counters with a body kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jones rushes Lowe and presses him up against the cage.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Lowe tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Lowe trying to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lowe lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lowe wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones avoiding damage as Lowe throws knees to the body.
Jones gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lowe missing with knees to the body.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Lowe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #BC2#
Lowe breaks the clinch.
Lowe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Lowe clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Lowe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones cracks Lowe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Lowe clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lowe throws out the jab.
Lowe throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Lowe's head.
Mike Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Lowe.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lowe missing with knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a body punch.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones wants a takedown.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lowe.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones pushes Lowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lowe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning 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 Malik 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C24: Baker vs Mac Airt
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Szczęsny's side.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Szczęsny in a clinch.
Szczęsny gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Szczęsny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny. #T2#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Jones gets through Szczęsny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones digs a right hand into Szczęsny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szczęsny's gas tank.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it. #T4#
Jones pushes Szczęsny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny misses with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczęsny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Szczęsny - that will leave a mark!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Szczęsny.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jones misses with a hook.
Szczęsny thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
A lazy left from Szczęsny finds it's target.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Szczęsny. That one must have hurt.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Szczęsny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Szczęsny clinches up against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Jones.
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action. #T2#
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Szczęsny throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malik Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczęsny's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Szczęsny, against the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Szczęsny or not.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones is working Szczęsny over against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Szczęsny pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.#TD#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones 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.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Szczęsny scores with a head kick.
Szczęsny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Szczęsny tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Szczęsny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malik 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 throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szczęsny slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Szczęsny with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Szczęsny.#T1#
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Szczęsny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones moves out of range as Szczęsny strikes.
Szczęsny checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones walks into a jab.
Szczęsny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Szczęsny swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#T2##CL#
Szczęsny gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Jones.
Szczęsny misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczęsny pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Jones gets through Szczęsny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Szczęsny trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Szczęsny stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Szczęsny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the cage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4##TD#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Szczęsny can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Szczęsny looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Szczęsny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szczęsny keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C19: Furia vs Sionis
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Gold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#CL#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Gold lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold misses with some punches.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Gold blocks an uppercut.
Gold prevents a body shot from Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Gold working aggressively here.
Jones works on Gold's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones cracks Gold with a good jab.
We've been informed that Gold 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.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Gold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Jones with a jab.#ROC#
Gold is rocked!
Liquid Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gold is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Gold throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Gold defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Gold throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones moves out of range as Gold strikes.
Gold seems to have recovered his senses.
Gold lands with a cross.
Gold throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.#T3#
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gold tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gold to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Gold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gold 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.
Gold stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to keep Gold in close.
Jones has Gold pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones is trying to hold Gold in close to prevent damage but Gold has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold misses with a looping left.
Jones moves away from the strike by Gold.
As Gold tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Gold manages to avoid the attempt.
Gold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones moves out of range as Gold strikes.
The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Gold ducks down to avoid it.
Jones slips under a jab from Gold.
Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gold, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Gold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gold to score with a decent uppercut.
Gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gold on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gold manages to circle out of the way.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones lands a jab to Gold's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Gold moved out of range nicely.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
Jones connects with the punch.
Gold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Gold does it's job there.
Gold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones slips under a jab from Gold.#T3#
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malik Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
Jones takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Gold shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gold lands a head shot.
A low kick from Gold misses #CL#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Gold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gold blocking some punches.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
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 take this one to the mat.#T4##BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Gold finds it's target.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gold prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Gold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones blocks a jab.
Gold misses with a head kick.
Gold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Gold throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones jabs Gold right on the nose. Gold blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Jones clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Gold working aggressively here. #T1#
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones pushes Gold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Gold blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Jones.
Gold lands an uppercut.
Gold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones stalks Gold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gold's face. Gold staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
Gold lands with a shot to the body.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Gold misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Gold breaks away and moves out of range.
Gold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liquid Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gold misses the jab.#CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Gold throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Gold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Jones.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands. #TD#
Jones has picked Gold up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control but Gold is keeping him busy.
Jones throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones is really struggling to control Gold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Gold is defending the position. #T4#
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Gold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of 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 Malik Jones.
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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C16: Aas vs Hyuk
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knight.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Knight moves into the clinch.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Knight has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #T1#
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Knight tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Knight misses with some punches.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T2#
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Knight stalls.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Knight prevents a body shot from Jones.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Knight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage.
Knight blocks a body shot from Jones.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. #T4#
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Knight has Jones pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight wants to stall.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.
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 Shovel Knight 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#
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones blocks a head kick by Knight.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
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.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight slips under a jab.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Knight 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 scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Knight is predictable there
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Knight glances at the clock... BAM! Jones nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Knight crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Knight is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malik Jones!
Malik Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C11: Baker vs Ashton
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Darrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darrow takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Darrow misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Darrow.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darrow throws a hook but Jones blocks it.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Darrow's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Darrow looking to control.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darrow is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shark Tank MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Darrow 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.
Darrow wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darrow is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Darrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darrow is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Darrow is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darrow misses the jab.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Darrow is out of range.
Darrow digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Darrow saw it coming and moves away.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Darrow misses with an uppercut.
Jones lands a jab to Darrow's midsection.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Darrow against the cage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow. #TD2#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Darrow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Darrow wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Darrow wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control the action but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Jones controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Darrow trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Darrow's temple.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Darrow pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Darrow coming out on top.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darrow tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darrow on the side of the head.
Darrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow misses with an uppercut.
Darrow looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darrow sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Darrow avoids it this time.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.#T1#
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
A nice combination there by Darrow.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darrow.
Jones looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Darrow steps away.
Darrow throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Darrow tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darrow throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darrow.
Darrow misses with an uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darrow back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
Darrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jones! Darrow is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Jones!
Malik Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 516
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Tiili steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones wants to clinch.
Tiili 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.
Nice sprawl there from Tiili as Jones shoots in.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Tiili misses the jab.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiili.
Tiili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tiili manages to circle out of the way.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Tiili scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T1#
Tiili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiili is still trying to improve position.
Tiili with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has his hands on Tiili's head, controlling the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiili throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tiili throwing strikes but missing.
Jones managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to bum rush Tiili with a series of wild strikes but Tiili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tiili moves away and avoids it.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiili finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Tiili is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. #T3#
Jones goes for a double leg but Tiili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiili continues to drive forward.
Tiili tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Tiili looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Tiili avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiili lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Tiili blocks a body shot from Jones.
Tiili blocking some punches.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #T4#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tiili.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Tiili tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiilis head.
Jones pushes Tiili back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiili tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tiili back against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones avoiding damage as Tiili throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Tiili blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiili throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Malik Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiili misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiili throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Tiili slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips a jab from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jones misses.
Tiili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Tiili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
That kick from Tiili tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiili misses the jab.
Tiili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tiili cracks Jones with a good jab.
Tiili tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
A big right from Jones misses.
Tiili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Tiili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiili misses the jab.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Tiili avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiili throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Tiili tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiili looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tiili 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 is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tiili.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Tiili changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones shoots in but Tiili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiili.
Jones throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiili. That's going to slow Jones down.
Tiili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Tiili looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiili can pounce on him.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Tiili fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Tiili persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Tiili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiili.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiili is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tiili not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones moves into full guard.
Tiili is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Tiili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Tiili wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Tiili cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Tiili trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Tiili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tiili avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones is looking to slow Tiili down with leg kicks.
Tiili shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiili is just out of range.
Tiili misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tiili connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiili throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tiili looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiili counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Tiili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones thumps Tiili with a low kick.
Tiili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiili misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jones misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiili throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Tiili looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Tiili is quick to defend against it.
Tiili feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Tiili looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tiili!
Jones taking a breather here.
Tiili is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Tiili tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Jones throwing strikes but Tiili manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tiili scores with punches from side control.
Tiili landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Tiili lands some shots froms side control.
Tiili fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tiili.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roko Tiili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiili's head.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tiili is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tiili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malik Jones!
In his post fight interview, Malik Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 508
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Tutov misses.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tutov manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Tutov counters with a straight right hand.
Tutov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Tutov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid body kick from Tutov.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tutov. That did some damage!
Jones throws a series of punches but Tutov moves out of range.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Tutov scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones slips under a jab.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CarnEVIL in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tutov at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch but Tutov moves out of range.
It seemed like Tutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tutov thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
We've been informed that Tutov 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.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutov tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Tutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tutov manages to circle out of the way.
Tutov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jab from Tutov.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tutov is out of range.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tutov cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tutov back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov lands a jab.
Tutov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Some wild striking there from Tutov.
Tutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones tests Tutov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Tutov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tutov misses the jab.
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tutov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Tutov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Tutov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tutov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tutov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tutov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Tutov thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Tutov digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones scores with a hook.
Tutov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tutov scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones slips a straight right by Tutov.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
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 Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tutov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrey Tutov 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#
Tutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones misses the jab.
Tutov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tutov thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones moves away from the strike by Tutov.
Tutov looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones connects with a single shot 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!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Tutov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Tutov with an uppercut!
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Tutov's head but Tutov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Tutov is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tutov.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Tutov slips a straight right by Jones.
Tutov moves away from the strike by Jones. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tutov as he connects with a hook.
Tutov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Tutov breaks away and moves out of range.
Tutov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tutov misses with a straight left.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looks to clinch
and Tutov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tutov tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tutov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tutov.
Tutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Tutov's head back.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Tutov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tutov moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Tutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutov.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tutov at a distance.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Tutov.
Jab by Tutov.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Tutov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tutov walks into a left hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
It seemed like Tutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Tutov stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malik 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Tutov finds it's target.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Tutov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tutov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tutov thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Tutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Tutov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutov.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Tutov's belly button to the back.
Tutov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones tests Tutov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tutov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tutov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones checks a low kick from Tutov.#T1#
Tutov lands a front kick.
Tutov throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tutov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Tutov scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tutov.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tutov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Tutov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Tutov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones catches Tutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tutov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutov misses with a body punch
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Tutov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tutov.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Tutov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tutov tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tutov. Tutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Tutov's ribs.
Jones moves to clinch but Tutov breaks away
and Tutov counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Tutov to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Tutov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Tutov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Tutov counters with a right hand to the body.
Tutov sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tutov looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tutov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Tutov misses with a hook.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Tutov misses.
Tutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Tutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tutov lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Tutov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Tutov checks a leg kick. #TD#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tutov to the ground. Jones is now in Tutov's guard.#T4#
Jones stays in close to Tutov's body and controls the position.
Jones postures up.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Tutov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tutov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tutov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Tutov has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Tutov.
I think Tutov 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tutov!
A very excited looking Andrey Tutov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 505
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rain.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Rain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Rain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Rain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rain works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Rain controlling him for the moment.
Rain trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rain is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Rain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain scoring well with a low kick there.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rain.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones jabs at Rain's body.
Rain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones misses with a hook.
Rain shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Rain misses the target.
Rain shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Rain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Rain misses with a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Rain lands with a good body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain 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 wants to counter with a clinch but Rain pushes him away.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain slips a straight right by Jones.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rain, pushing him back against the cage.
Rain blocking some punches.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rain 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rain misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Rain lands a right hand.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Rain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rain showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rain controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain prevents Jones from improving his position.#T1#
Rain working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Rain there.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rain is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Rain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rain is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Rain wants to sweep but no luck.
Rain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Rain.#SUB#
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones content to stall in guard here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rain gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rain stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Rain dominated that second round.
That's time! Rain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Jab by Jones.
Rain is looking to clinch.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rain lands the left hand.
Rain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Rain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase 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!
Rain feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Rain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones staying out of range there.
Rain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rain scrambles back to his feet.
Rain throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Rain.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones lands with a cross. #T2#
Rain avoids the body shot from Jones.
Rain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Rain tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rain tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Rain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rain is in Jones's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Rain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rain 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 trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
Rain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Titan Rain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jones looking to control.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones 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#
Rain gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Rain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rain trying to control the 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 Titan Rain.
I think Rain 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Rain!
A less than humble Titan Rain misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC 503
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Hopkins 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a hook.
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
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!
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Jones.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones working aggressively here.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins stalling the fight.
Hopkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank.
Jones is working Hopkins over against the cage.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins lands a jab 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 swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones slips a jab from Hopkins.
Jones takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones moves forwards but Hopkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Jones has Hopkins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hopkins tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Hopkins's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones won't allow Hopkins to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Hopkins is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones won't allow Hopkins to get back to his feet. #T2#
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopkins wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones 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.
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 wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
Hopkins is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Hopkins is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Hopkins is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.#T3#
Let's hope that Hopkins 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.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Hopkins is defending the position.
Hopkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Jones defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hopkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A short left from Jones.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Hopkins misses with a body punch. #T2#
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malik Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hopkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Jones tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Hopkins tries to tie him up.

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 Malik Jones.
I think Hopkins 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
After winning the bout, Vinny Hopkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 501
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doyle takes a step back to recover.
A lazy left from Doyle finds it's target.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Doyle lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
A jab from Doyle misses.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Doyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to work over Doyle's front leg with a kick but Doyle checks it. #T1#
Jones fails with the takedown.
Doyle 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 looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Doyle misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Doyle misses the target.
Doyle swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Doyle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Doyle moved out of range.
Doyle looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Doyle cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Doyle pushes him off.
Jab from Jones.#CL#
Jones clinches up with Doyle and pushes him back against the cage.
Doyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doyle misses with some punches.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Jones is trying to trip Doyle. He has hold of a leg but Doyle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Doyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones 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.
Doyle sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Doyle connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doyle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doyle controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Doyle 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#
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Doyle's head but Doyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a head kick.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doyle just manages to avoid it.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Doyle had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Doyle there.
Doyle lands a front kick.
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones clobbers Doyle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doyle ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Doyle is out of range.
Doyle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doyle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Doyle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Doyle's guard.
Doyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Doyle is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is fighting to break Doyle's control of his arms but Doyle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Doyle lands a jab.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doyle lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Doyle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones tries to clinch but Doyle is having none of it.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Doyle counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##CL2#
Doyle rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a body punch.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doyles head.
A short uppercut from Doyle.
Doyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Doyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Doyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Doyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doyle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Doyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Doyle working aggressively here.
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Doyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle lands a left hand.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle working aggressively here.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Doyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Doyle 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 half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doyle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doyle sprawls and moves away.
Doyle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Doyle connects with a body shot.
Doyle moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
A thudding body kick lands there by Doyle!
Doyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Doyle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doyle lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Malik 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doyle.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Doyle breaks away and moves out of range.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Doyle misses. #T1#
A slow jab from Doyle misses its intended target.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doyle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Doyle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doyle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doyle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malik Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Doyle misses.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Doyle tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doyle.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Doyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T3#
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
Doyle takes a shot to the head.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doyle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doyle or not.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
Doyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T4#
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Doyle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Doyle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doyle throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Doyle.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Doyle.
I've got Doyle 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: gc112
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Castrello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castrello wants to clinch up but BigBranch keeps it at a distance.
It looked like BigBranch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
BigBranch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Castrello on his heels. He'll look to pass Castrello's guard now, I'm sure.
Castrello is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and BigBranch dives into side control.
BigBranch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BigBranch 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.
Castrello taking a bit of punishment here - BigBranch scoring with strikes.
BigBranch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castrello keeps working.
Castrello is pushing BigBranch's head away, looking to escape. BigBranch manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch working the body and head with strikes.
BigBranch throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
BigBranch wants to control but Castrello is keeping him busy.
An elbow from BigBranch crashes against the mat.
Castrello is pushing BigBranch's head away, looking to escape. BigBranch manages to hold on to the position though.
BigBranch controls the position.
Castrello wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by BigBranch.
BigBranch trying to control the position but Castrello is working away.
Castrello is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, BigBranch asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Castrello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BigBranch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castrello throws a combination that misses
and BigBranch counters with an inside leg kick.
BigBranch defending well as Castrello loads up on a big left hand.
Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BigBranch.
BigBranch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castrello slips under a jab from BigBranch.
Castrello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BigBranch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Castrello.
BigBranch avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Castrello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
BigBranch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
BigBranch prevents a body shot from Castrello. #T3#
BigBranch has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello.
BigBranch takes an elbow to the temple.
BigBranch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castrello lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BigBranch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castrellos head.
Castrello misses with the head strike.
BigBranch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from BigBranch.
BigBranch struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
BigBranch has Castrello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castrello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BigBranch prevents a body shot from Castrello.
A short left from Castrello.
Castrello swings wildly with an uppercut but BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from BigBranch.
Castrello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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!
Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castrello struggles to land a body shot inside as BigBranch controls his hands. #T4#
BigBranch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BigBranch misses with a punch on the inside.
BigBranch digs a right hand into Castrello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castrello's gas tank.
BigBranch misses with a punch on the inside.
Castrello tries to throw a body punch but BigBranch avoids it by throwing Castrello back against the cage.
Castrello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castrello lands with a right to the head.
Castrello swings wildly with an uppercut but BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello throws a head punch that misses.
BigBranch dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello tries a body shot but BigBranch blocks it.
Castrello blocks a body shot from BigBranch.
Nice body punch from Castrello.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BigBranch is defending well for now.
Castrello swings wildly with an uppercut but BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Twiggy BigBranch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Castrello throws a leg kick that misses.
Castrello moves out of range of the strikes.
Castrello fakes a jab and throws a low kick but BigBranch checks it well.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castrello moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castrello missing with a left hand there. BigBranch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castrello sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
BigBranch misses with a low kick.
BigBranch tries to work over Castrello's front leg with a kick but Castrello checks it.
Castrello misses with a hook to the body
and BigBranch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castrello thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Castrello clinches up with BigBranch and pushes him back against the cage.
BigBranch lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castrello.
BigBranch digs a right hand into Castrello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castrello's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Castrello.
Castrello tries a body shot but BigBranch blocks it. #T1#
Castrello blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from BigBranch.
BigBranch takes an elbow to the temple.
Castrello works on BigBranch's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from BigBranch fails to land.
BigBranch struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
BigBranch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BigBranch lands a nice uppercut.
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BigBranch is defending well for now.
Castrello lands an elbow just above BigBranch 's eye.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BigBranch is defending well for now.
BigBranch scores with a hook to the body.
Castrello throws a knee to the head but misses.
BigBranch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
A short left from BigBranch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from BigBranch.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
BigBranch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castrello blocking some punches. #BC#
BigBranch breaks the clinch.
Castrello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch but BigBranch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castrello scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
BigBranch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Castrello's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
BigBranch connects with a body shot.
BigBranch closes the distance and clinches up with Castrello, looking for a takedown. BigBranch pushes Castrello against the cage but Castrello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castrello swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BigBranch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BigBranch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castrello lands a nice shot that snaps BigBranch's head back.
BigBranch is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
BigBranch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castrello's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Castrello wants to stand and escape but BigBranch is having none of it.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
BigBranch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castrello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst BigBranch is controlling him.
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Castrello is looking to stand up but BigBranch isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BigBranch is working Castrello over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Castrello preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BigBranch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castrello wants to stand but BigBranch is controlling the position.
Castrello avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Castrello wants to stand and escape but BigBranch is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Castrello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twiggy BigBranch 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
BigBranch tries a low kick but Castrello avoids it.
Castrello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castrello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BigBranch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Castrello just manages to avoid it.
BigBranch connects with a solid leg kick.
Castrello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BigBranch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BigBranch has his takedown stuffed
and Castrello counters with a straight right hand.
BigBranch throws out a loose jab but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello swinging wildly here.
BigBranch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
BigBranch tries to keep at a distance but Castrello has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from BigBranch - that landed with a thud.
Castrello pushes BigBranch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Castrello. #T1#
BigBranch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BigBranch working aggressively here.
Cullen Castrello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
BigBranch working aggressively here.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Castrello putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has BigBranch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castrello throws an elbow that misses.
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BigBranch throws a head punch that misses.
BigBranch misses with a body punch.
Castrello lands an elbow that stopped BigBranch in his tracks for a moment.
Castrello misses with a hook from the clinch.
BigBranch takes a knee right on the jaw!
BigBranch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
BigBranch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BigBranch misses with a hook to the ribs.
BigBranch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BigBranch trying to control the position but instead, Castrello has worked for underhooks and has pushed BigBranch into the cage.
Cullen Castrello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castrello crunches a lovely knee into BigBranch's ribcage.
BigBranch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castrello has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BigBranch can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for BigBranch.
Castrello putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has BigBranch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castrello working BigBranch over with knees to the body.
BigBranch tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BigBranch takes a shot to the head.
Castrello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castrello lands a nice elbow.
Castrello works on BigBranch's body with a couple of short punches.
Castrello scores with a shot to the side of BigBranch's head.
BigBranch misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BigBranch is defending well for now.
Castrello lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through BigBranch's defenses. #T3#
BigBranch tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing BigBranch back against the cage.
Castrello looking to stall.
Castrello misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castrello lands an elbow just above BigBranch 's eye.
BigBranch can't break the clinch.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Castrello using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
BigBranch blocks a body shot from Castrello.
BigBranch digs a right hand into Castrello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castrello's gas tank.
Castrello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castrello as BigBranch tries to tie him up.
Castrello prevents a body shot from BigBranch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castrello throws an elbow but misses.
Castrello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BigBranch blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
BigBranch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BigBranch.
Castrello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castrello lands a knee to the body.
BigBranch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castrello prevents a body shot from BigBranch.
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BigBranch.
Castrello is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castrello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BigBranchs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello prevents a body shot from BigBranch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
BigBranch swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twiggy BigBranch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BigBranch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cullen Castrello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think BigBranch 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
Twiggy BigBranch decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: gc109
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
A jab from BigBranch misses.
BigBranch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toriyama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toriyama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
BigBranch thuds a left hand into Toriyama's body.
BigBranch misses with a body shot.
BigBranch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
BigBranch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toriyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Toriyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BigBranch, pushing him back against the cage.
BigBranch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toriyama is defending well.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through BigBranch's defenses.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
BigBranch can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Toriyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as BigBranch controls his hands.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
BigBranch misses with a body punch. #BC#
BigBranch breaks the clinch. #T1#
Toriyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BigBranch was well out of range. Poor timing from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a high kick!
BigBranch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toriyama's calf.
Toriyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BigBranch.
BigBranch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toriyama.#CL2#
Toriyama moves into the clinch.
BigBranch tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing BigBranch back against the cage.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as BigBranch controls the action.
BigBranch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BigBranch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from BigBranch.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
BigBranch lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama tries to stall but BigBranch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
BigBranch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from BigBranch.
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!
BigBranch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BigBranch pushes Toriyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Toriyama presses BigBranch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toriyama stalling in the clinch but BigBranch improves position.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama looking to stall.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
BigBranch dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Nice body punch from BigBranch - that landed with a thud. #TD#
BigBranch has clasped his hands together around Toriyama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Toriyama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BigBranch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
BigBranch is chipping away with strikes.
Toriyama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BigBranch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
BigBranch cracks Toriyama with a big elbow.
Toriyama is looking for a sweep.
Toriyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on BigBranch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toriyama trying to control but BigBranch postures up. #T3#
BigBranch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toriyama wants to control but BigBranch is keeping busy.
BigBranch is looking to advance position but Toriyama won't allow it.
BigBranch wants to control but Toriyama is keeping him busy.
BigBranch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with BigBranch in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toriyama keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
BigBranch drops an elbow to the side of Toriyama's head.
Toriyama taking some punishment here, with BigBranch in his half guard. #T4#
BigBranch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Toriyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toriyama.
Toriyama pulls BigBranch in close to his closed guard and prevents BigBranch from doing any damage or advancing position.
BigBranch landing with the ground and pound.
BigBranch connects with a couple of short punches.
BigBranch sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toriyama is on top in guard. #REVB#
BigBranch looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Toriyama lands a high kick!
Toriyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toriyama checks the leg kick.
BigBranch checks a low kick from Toriyama.
BigBranch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toriyama.
BigBranch slips a jab from Toriyama.
BigBranch blocks a low kick nicely.
BigBranch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a hook but BigBranch blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toriyama.
BigBranch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toriyama scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BigBranch connects with a leg kick. Toriyama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
BigBranch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. BigBranch showed some decent athleticism there.
BigBranch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toriyama can do to turn this around?
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!
Toriyama is looking for a sweep. BigBranch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Toriyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
BigBranch works over Toriyama with some ground and pound from guard.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
BigBranch preventing the sweep.
BigBranch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
BigBranch wants to control but Toriyama is keeping him busy.
BigBranch scoring with punches and elbows.
BigBranch working the head with strikes.
BigBranch looks up at the clock and then as Toriyama takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, BigBranch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
BigBranch landing a few strikes. #T2#
Toriyama is looking to reverse the position.
Toriyama is working to avoid the ground and pound but BigBranch connects with a decent elbow.
Toriyama wants to control but BigBranch postures up.
BigBranch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Toriyama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Toriyama taking punishment in the form of punches.
BigBranch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toriyama keeps working.
Toriyama is trying to improve his position.
Toriyama looks to move to half guard but instead BigBranch has passed into mount! Damn!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toriyama is desperately trying to improve his position but BigBranch has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Toriyama is squirming around, avoiding BigBranch's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigBranch controlling from mount.
Toriyama working to try and regain half guard.
Toriyama wants to control but BigBranch is having none of it.
BigBranch is landing with some decent strikes but Toriyama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BigBranch wants to control the pace but Toriyama is squirming around nicely.
Toriyama 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.
Toriyama trying to control here. #T4#
BigBranch lands strikes from half guard.
Toriyama is not content to let BigBranch control the position.
Toriyama is trying to control but can't.
Toriyama wants to get back to full guard.
BigBranch is trying to control the action in half guard but Toriyama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toriyama has hold of BigBranch's hands but BigBranch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Toriyama controlling the position for now.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toriyama taking some punishment here, with BigBranch in his half guard. #ROC#
Toriyama is rocked!
BigBranch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toriyama keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twiggy BigBranch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
BigBranch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toriyama's waist but Toriyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BigBranch off to one side.
BigBranch misses with a wild body shot.
BigBranch throws an overhand right that lands on Toriyama's shoulder, as Toriyama tries to avoid the shot.
BigBranch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toriyama misses with a double jab.
BigBranch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toriyama.
BigBranch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Toriyama throws a hook to the side of BigBranch's head but BigBranch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BigBranch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BigBranch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BigBranch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toriyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toriyama's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toriyama.
BigBranch darts in looking for a takedown but Toriyama gets double underhooks and turns BigBranch into the cage. #TD#
BigBranch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. BigBranch showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
BigBranch wants to take a breather but Toriyama is having none of it.
Toriyama blocking the ground and pound attempt from BigBranch.
Toriyama is trying to maintain the position but BigBranch is very close to passing his half guard.
Toriyama 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.
BigBranch is stalling here. Toriyama is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! BigBranch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Toriyama has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Toriyama is looking to take a break and control but BigBranch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
BigBranch is trying to get back to half guard.
Toriyama advances to mount. #T2#
BigBranch reaches up and holds on to Toriyama to control the position.#SUB2#
Toriyama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force BigBranch to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so BigBranch shrugs it off.
Toriyama tries to control but BigBranch wriggling away.
BigBranch tries to reverse the position but Toriyama maintains control.
BigBranch tries to hold on but Toriyama pushes him away.
BigBranch is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Toriyama is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But BigBranch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from BigBranch!
Toriyama trying to control the position. #T3#
BigBranch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toriyama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Toriyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
BigBranch trying to control but Toriyama is working from the bottom.
BigBranch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toriyama looking to control but BigBranch passes into half guard.
BigBranch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toriyama keeps working.
BigBranch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Twiggy BigBranch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BigBranch is trying to control. Toriyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toriyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Akira Toriyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Toriyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BigBranch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toriyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
BigBranch lands a couple of digs.
BigBranch looking to pass the guard.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
BigBranch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Toriyama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Toriyama has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
BigBranch keeping full guard, as Toriyama tries to pass.

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 Twiggy BigBranch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BigBranch, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
Twiggy BigBranch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: gc105
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Atkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkins cracks BigBranch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
BigBranch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. BigBranch is in Atkins's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from BigBranch'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.#SUB2#
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Atkins wants to sweep here but BigBranch controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Atkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
Atkins keeping full guard, as BigBranch tries to pass. #SUB2#
Atkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. BigBranch defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells BigBranch's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BigBranch defends well.#SUB2#
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
BigBranch landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Atkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but BigBranch is one step ahead there.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch is working Atkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for a guillotine here but BigBranch defends easily.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
BigBranch is in close to Atkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigBranch chips away with some ground and pound.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Atkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
BigBranch 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. #T4#
BigBranch connects with a couple of short punches.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigBranch 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.#SUB2#
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
Atkins controls BigBranch momentarily but BigBranch frees himself.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BigBranch connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch distracts Atkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Atkins has his foot on BigBranch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. BigBranch works his way back into a safe position though.
BigBranch works over Atkins with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Atkins stuffs the takedown.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BigBranch paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
BigBranch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom here.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
BigBranch lands a few punches from side control.
Atkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
BigBranch trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
BigBranch scores with punches from side control.
Atkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BigBranch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a big elbow.
BigBranch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Atkins some visible discomfort.
Atkins tries to bench press BigBranch off him but BigBranch keeps the position.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.
Atkins gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from BigBranch there.
BigBranch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
BigBranch is trying to control. Atkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
BigBranch lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BigBranch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
Atkins wants to control but BigBranch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkins is pressing down on BigBranch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
Atkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
BigBranch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch stands up over Atkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BigBranch is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch won't allow Atkins to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BigBranch is aware though and is defending well.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BigBranch defends well.
Atkins is breathing heavily.
BigBranch with a nice head shot there.
BigBranch is in close to Atkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch working some strikes from top position.
Twiggy BigBranch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BigBranch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BigBranch stands up over Atkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Atkins is rocked!
Atkins has momentary wrist control but BigBranch slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkins is still in real trouble! Can BigBranch finish him?
BigBranch throws a big elbow that misses.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Atkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. BigBranch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Atkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twiggy BigBranch dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atkins throws a hook but BigBranch avoids it easily.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins misses with an uppercut. BigBranch saw that one coming.#CL2#
Atkins darts in and clinches BigBranch up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from BigBranch.
BigBranch tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it. #BC#
BigBranch manages to break the clinch.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
BigBranch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atkins tries to clinch
and BigBranch counters with a straight right hand.
Atkins wants to clinch but BigBranch slips to the side#TD#
and BigBranch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BigBranch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Atkins's 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!
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
BigBranch working some strikes from top position.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a solid left hand.
BigBranch content to stall in guard here.
BigBranch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
BigBranch landing some decent shots from guard.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Atkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BigBranch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BigBranch scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Atkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Atkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BigBranch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BigBranch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BigBranch works over Atkins with some ground and pound from guard.
BigBranch landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Atkins has an active guard here but BigBranch has managed to pass into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BigBranch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atkins taking some punishment here, with BigBranch in his half guard.
BigBranch lands strikes from half guard.
BigBranch is nestled in close to Atkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
BigBranch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
BigBranch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
BigBranch trying to control the action but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twiggy BigBranch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BigBranch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twiggy BigBranch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BigBranch, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
Twiggy BigBranch spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: gc102
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Husky misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by BigBranch.
Husky lands a nice hook to BigBranch's body. BigBranch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. BigBranch catches Husky right on the button with a cross.
Husky shoots in but no luck this time.
Husky throws a head kick but BigBranch moves out of range.
Husky's coach down at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Husky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
BigBranch scores with a sloppy right hand. Husky should have avoided that one.
Husky tries to close the distance and clinch up but BigBranch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Husky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by BigBranch.
Husky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BigBranch.
Husky throws a hook but BigBranch avoids it easily.
A low kick from BigBranch misses #TD2#
and Husky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
BigBranch is pressing down on Husky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BigBranch keeping moving, preventing Husky from controlling successfully.
BigBranch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
BigBranch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
BigBranch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BigBranch looking to control.
Husky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Husky throwing strikes but missing.
BigBranch trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BigBranch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Husky misses with a low kick.
Husky throws a hook to the side of BigBranch's head but BigBranch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BigBranch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Husky pinned against the cage. Husky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Husky motions for BigBranch to come forward. Husky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Husky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BigBranch can pounce on him.
Husky moves in looking to clinch but BigBranch pushes him off.
Husky tries to clinch up but BigBranch circles away and keeps his distance.
BigBranch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Husky manages to circle out of the way.
BigBranch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Husky manages to avoid it.
BigBranch staying out of range there.
Husky misses with a looping left.
BigBranch feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
BigBranch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
BigBranch misses with a body shot.
A combination from BigBranch does no damage.
Husky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Husky lands with a nice body kick. #TD#
BigBranch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Husky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. BigBranch is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Husky actively working from the bottom here.
Husky tries to get to full guard but BigBranch has control of the leg.
BigBranch slips a nice elbow through Husky's hands, connecting with Husky's forehead.
Husky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Husky looking for a guillotine here but BigBranch defends easily.
Husky looking to hit a scissor sweep but BigBranch is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Husky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BigBranch defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Husky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BigBranch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
BigBranch looking to pass the guard.
Husky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BigBranch tries to free his leg and advance position but Husky is retaining full guard.
Husky 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konrad Husky will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
BigBranch is looking to chop away at Husky's legs.
Husky throws a wild body kick that BigBranch sees coming a mile off.
BigBranch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Husky.
BigBranch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Husky.
Husky misses with the combination.
Husky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Husky throws a sloppy head kick and BigBranch moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by BigBranch.
Husky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BigBranch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BigBranch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Husky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Husky misses.
Husky missing with a left hand there. BigBranch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BigBranch stuns Husky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
BigBranch throws out a loose jab but Husky uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Husky tries to counter it with a takedown but BigBranch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Husky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
BigBranch scores with a sloppy right hand. Husky should have avoided that one.
It looks like BigBranch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
BigBranch moves out of range of the body kick from Husky.
A low kick from Husky misses
and BigBranch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Husky misses with a leg kick
and BigBranch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
BigBranch throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Husky does it's job there.
Husky tries a low kick but BigBranch avoids it.
BigBranch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Husky leaves BigBranch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
BigBranch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Husky.
Husky jabs BigBranch right on the nose. BigBranch blinks but takes it well.
Husky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BigBranch as he avoids it easily.
BigBranch tried to counter with a leg kick but Husky avoided it.
Twiggy BigBranch is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Husky. #TD#
BigBranch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BigBranch working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Husky actively working from the bottom here.
Husky is not content to let BigBranch control the position.
BigBranch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Husky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
Twiggy BigBranch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BigBranch working Husky over with strikes.
BigBranch prevents Husky from improving his position.
Husky trying to hold on to BigBranch's head to control him but BigBranch postures up.
Husky wants to improve his position but BigBranch is controlling well.
BigBranch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BigBranch working Husky over with strikes.
Husky trying to control here. #T3#
BigBranch working over Husky with some ground and pound. Husky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Husky tries to get to full guard but BigBranch has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Husky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BigBranch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
BigBranch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
BigBranch is thwarting Husky's attempts to control the position.
Husky controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
BigBranch wants to take a breather but Husky is having none of it. #SUB2#
Husky looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
BigBranch is trying to control the action in half guard but Husky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
BigBranch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Husky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Husky wants to control but BigBranch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Husky tries to get to full guard but BigBranch has control of the leg.
Husky is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from BigBranch there. #SUB2#
Husky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
BigBranch seems to be working for a kimura but Husky defends the submission attempt.
Husky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BigBranch scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twiggy BigBranch 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Husky pivots, looking for a leg kick but BigBranch is out of range and Husky settles back down.
Husky is looking to chop away at BigBranch's legs.
Husky misses the jab.
Husky is looking to score with low kicks.
Husky misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and BigBranch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Husky has his foot on BigBranch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. BigBranch works his way back into a safe position though.
BigBranch stands up over Husky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
BigBranch cracks Husky with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Husky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BigBranch forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch winds up and cracks Husky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
BigBranch drops an elbow to the side of Husky's head. #SUB#
BigBranch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Husky is just riding it out for now. BigBranch eventually gives up the hold.
BigBranch works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
BigBranch avoids the attempt from Husky to control.
BigBranch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Husky can't escape the position.
BigBranch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BigBranch lands a big elbow.
Husky taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Husky is rocked!#T2#
A nice elbow there by BigBranch.
Husky is still in real trouble! Can BigBranch finish him?
Husky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BigBranch cracks Husky with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twiggy BigBranch!
In his post fight interview, Twiggy BigBranch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: hc97
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Beltran as BigBranch shoots in.
Beltran throws out a loose jab but BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid it.
BigBranch is looking to counter punch.
Beltran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beltran misses with a body kick.
BigBranch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BigBranch lands a jab to Beltran's midsection.
Beltran looks to land a left hand but BigBranch moved out of range nicely.
BigBranch moves out of range as Beltran strikes.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BigBranch moves away.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from BigBranch misses the target.
Beltran staying out of range there.
Beltran tried to score with a low kick but BigBranch checks it.
Beltran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and BigBranch counters with a straight right hand.
Twiggy BigBranch 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.
BigBranch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BigBranch.
Nice defenses there by BigBranch.
It looked like BigBranch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beltran.
Beltran lands with a nice body punch.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BigBranch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beltran is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Beltran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BigBranch.
Beltran only half commits to the counter leg kick.
BigBranch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beltran defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twiggy BigBranch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BigBranch needs to keep his hands up - Beltran had a free shot at his head there.
Beltran throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and BigBranch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
BigBranch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BigBranch is working for takedown but Beltran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beltran misses with some punches.
BigBranch stalling.
Beltran swings wildly with an uppercut but BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BigBranch keeps control of Beltran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
BigBranch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
BigBranch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BigBranch can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
Beltran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BigBranch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beltran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beltran lands with a right to the head.
Beltran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BigBranch throws a head punch that misses.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Beltran.
BigBranch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beltran misses with some punches. #BC2#
Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran throws a lazy body kick
and BigBranch counters with a low kick, right behind Beltran 's knee. #TD#
BigBranch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beltran is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
BigBranch working the head and body with strikes.
BigBranch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
BigBranch trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Beltran is trying to improve his position.
Beltran throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
An elbow from BigBranch crashes against the mat. #T4#
Beltran is trying to control BigBranch's posture but BigBranch avoids it.
BigBranch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beltran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BigBranch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beltran is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
BigBranch working the body and head with strikes.
BigBranch throws a strike aimed at the side of Beltran's head but Beltran avoids it well.
Beltran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BigBranch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BigBranch working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran controls the position for a moment.
BigBranch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working.
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 Twiggy BigBranch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
BigBranch avoids the body shot from Beltran.
BigBranch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beltran just manages to avoid it.
BigBranch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BigBranch goes for a double leg but Beltran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beltran continues to drive forward.
Beltran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beltran throws a low kick but it's checked well by BigBranch.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but BigBranch is out of range.
Beltran cracks the inside of BigBranch's front leg.
BigBranch misses with a leg kick
and Beltran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BigBranch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beltran.
BigBranch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beltran's calf.
BigBranch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beltran 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.
Beltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BigBranch. BigBranch obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for BigBranch.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BigBranch manages to avoid it.
BigBranch takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Beltran.
Beltran lands a nice shot that snaps BigBranch's head back.
Beltran checks a leg kick.
BigBranch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twiggy BigBranch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BigBranch.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BigBranch moves away.
Beltran misses with a low kick.
BigBranch throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
BigBranch throws a leg kick but Beltran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beltran throws a leg kick but BigBranch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
BigBranch lands a nice shot to the body.
Beltran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beltran throws a leg kick
and BigBranch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
BigBranch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beltran.
Carlos Beltran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on BigBranch's shoulder, as BigBranch tries to avoid the shot.
Beltran is looking to score with low kicks.
As Beltran tries to get set, BigBranch tries to push him back and clinch up but Beltran manages to avoid the attempt.
BigBranch goes for a double leg but Beltran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beltran continues to drive forward.
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!
BigBranch connects with a looping right hand.
BigBranch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beltran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BigBranch on the side of the head.
Beltran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beltran cracks BigBranch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beltran throws a body shot but no joy.
BigBranch throws a leg kick
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Beltran checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
BigBranch connects with a crisp jab.
Beltran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BigBranch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BigBranch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beltran takes a swing at BigBranch's ribcage but misses.
BigBranch throws a hook to the side of Beltran's head but Beltran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beltran tests BigBranch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran misses with a hook. BigBranch ducked under it nicely.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BigBranch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BigBranch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran tries to land a leg kick but BigBranch saw it coming and moves away.
BigBranch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
BigBranch has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Beltran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BigBranch.
Beltran pivots, looking for a leg kick but BigBranch is out of range and Beltran settles back down.
BigBranch is looking to counter the offense by Beltran and move into the clinch.
That kick from BigBranch tenderised Beltran's leg. Beltran is trying to keep his angry face on.
BigBranch tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BigBranch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran scores with the left hand. BigBranch knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from BigBranch.
BigBranch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beltran momentarily.
BigBranch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BigBranch.
BigBranch throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Beltran misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beltran 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 BigBranch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from BigBranch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but BigBranch is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
BigBranch cracks a nice hook into Beltran's ribs.
BigBranch throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
BigBranch checks a low kick from Beltran.
BigBranch lands a head kick. Beltran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beltran's corner calls for a 1-2. Beltran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beltran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
BigBranch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BigBranch moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beltran, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by BigBranch.
Beltran takes a swing at BigBranch's ribcage but misses.
BigBranch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can BigBranch finish him?
Beltran misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran avoids the body shot from BigBranch.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Beltran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Beltran lands a nice hook to BigBranch's body. BigBranch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BigBranch throws a body shot but no joy.
Beltran misses with a looping right.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BigBranch manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Beltran.
BigBranch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beltran.
Donk. BigBranch catches Beltran right on the button with a cross.
Beltran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BigBranch.
BigBranch with a nice cross.
Beltran misses with a kick to the body.
BigBranch throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Beltran.
Beltran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
BigBranch moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran tried to score with a low kick but BigBranch checks it.
Beltran connects with a good right hand that stumbles BigBranch. BigBranch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beltran checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
Beltran lands with a cross.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BigBranch throws a jab when Beltran was well out of range.
Beltran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Beltran throws a solid leg kick but BigBranch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beltran.
BigBranch just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
BigBranch blocks a head kick by Beltran.
BigBranch half committed to a counter leg kick.
BigBranch takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Beltran moves forwards but BigBranch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
BigBranch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beltran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Beltran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beltran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BigBranch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BigBranch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beltran throws a leg kick which misses BigBranch's front leg but catches the back leg as BigBranch tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beltran checks a leg kick.
Beltran avoids the body shot from BigBranch.
BigBranch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beltran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beltran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BigBranch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beltran has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Beltran blocks the low kick.#T4#
BigBranch misses with a looping left.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BigBranch.
Beltran lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Beltran.
BigBranch feints and then cracks Beltran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beltran down.
BigBranch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
BigBranch shoots and misses
and Beltran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Beltran misses its intended target.
Beltran lands a front kick.
BigBranch defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like BigBranch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beltran.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from BigBranch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Beltran.
I think Beltran 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: gc93
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
BigBranch throws a low kick, looking for Toriyama's leg but Toriyama calmly moves out of range.
BigBranch moves away from the strike by Toriyama.
BigBranch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BigBranch throws a lazy right hand but Toriyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
Toriyama throws a leg kick which misses BigBranch's front leg but catches the back leg as BigBranch tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toriyama, right into the meat. #CL2#
Toriyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
BigBranch lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to BigBranch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Toriyama stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
BigBranch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
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!#BC#
BigBranch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A low kick from BigBranch misses
and Toriyama counters with a straight right hand.
BigBranch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BigBranch throws an off balance right hand
and Toriyama counters with a thumping low kick.
Toriyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BigBranch missing with a left hand there. Toriyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BigBranch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toriyama cracks the inside of BigBranch's front leg.
Toriyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BigBranch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
BigBranch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toriyama dodges the punch combination from BigBranch.
Toriyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from BigBranch.
A shot to the body from BigBranch misses
and Toriyama counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch looks to throw the jab but Toriyama is out of range.
Toriyama ducks under a wild hook from BigBranch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toriyama. #T2#
Toriyama connects with a solid leg kick.
BigBranch lands a lovely overhand right.
BigBranch misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Toriyama counters by moving into the clinch.
Toriyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from BigBranch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toriyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
BigBranch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama looking to stall.
Toriyama has BigBranch pushed against the cage.#BC#
BigBranch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Toriyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from BigBranch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
BigBranch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
BigBranch misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that BigBranch shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BigBranch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Toriyama just leaning against BigBranch, taking a breather.
Toriyama is trying to maintain a safe position but BigBranch gets an underhook and turns Toriyama into the cage.
Toriyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through BigBranch's defenses.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
BigBranch lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama trying to stall but BigBranch improves his position.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama. #T4#
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Toriyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
BigBranch digs a right hand into Toriyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toriyama's gas tank.
Toriyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Toriyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BigBranch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BigBranch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BigBranch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
BigBranch takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BigBranch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BigBranch blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
BigBranch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toriyama moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Toriyama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
BigBranch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toriyama.
Toriyama scores with a leg kick.
BigBranch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BigBranch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toriyama throws out the jab.
BigBranch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BigBranch there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Toriyama enables BigBranch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Toriyama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigBranch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toriyama is keeping the position for now.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Toriyama, not yet.
Toriyama has momentary wrist control but BigBranch slips an elbow through the middle.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toriyama's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toriyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but BigBranch is one step ahead there. #T1#
Toriyama is trying to keep BigBranch in close.
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Toriyama working a defensive guard here.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toriyama's head.
Toriyama is trying to control the position but BigBranch postures up.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Toriyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
BigBranch is working Toriyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
BigBranch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
BigBranch is sitting in close to Toriyama's body. Toriyama has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! BigBranch is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, BigBranch is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Toriyama.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akira Toriyama!
Akira Toriyama thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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