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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sezorro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Sezorro's guard.#SUB#
Sezorro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sezorro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Sezorro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sezorro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Sezorro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ellison did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
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 Ellison's temple.
Ellison is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ellison wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones passes to side control.
Ellison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Ellison's face as Jones controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Ellison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones advances to full mount. #T1#
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ellison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#
Ellison is rocked!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Ellison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ellison wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jones cracks Ellison with a big right hand from the back mount! Ellison immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Jones takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Owens's guard.
Owens controlling Jones's posture.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Owens 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 is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Owens is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones pushing down on Owens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Owens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Owens trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Owens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Owens trying to control but Jones postures up.
Owens tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Owens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Owens is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
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.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Owens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Owens gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Owens manages to retain guard.
Jones stops Owens from standing up.
Jones 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.
Owens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is nestled in close to Owens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Owens trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
#SUB#
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Owens.
Owens is breathing heavily.#T4#
Owens struggling a bit here.
Jones cracks Owens with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Owens is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Owens gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Owens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Owens is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Owens can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Owens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position but Owens is working away.
Owens is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.#T2#
Jones working away.
Jones is putting a hurting on Owens here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones trying to control the position but Owens is working away.
Owens struggling a bit here.
Owens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Owens struggling a bit here.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Owens is in trouble! #T3#
Jones controlling his opponent.
Owens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Owens tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Owens frees his head quite easily.
Jones looking to control but Owens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Owens tries to hold on but Jones postures up.#T4#
Owens is looking to get to half guard.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carlos Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owens sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Owens.
Owens wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones slips a nice elbow through Owens's hands, connecting with Owens's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Owens to the ground. Jones is now in Owens's guard.#SUB#
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Owens 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 controlling from the top position.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him. #SUB#
Owens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Owens is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Owens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owens manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Owens's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Owens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Owens is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
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 scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Owens trying to control but Jones postures up.
#T3#
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Owens moves into full guard.
Jones is in close to Owens's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Owens is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones distracts Owens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones 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.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.#T4##SUB#
Owens has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Owens wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Owens defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Kidd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kidd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kidd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kidd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Kidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kidd works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidd.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidd is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kidd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones is trying to keep Kidd in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kidd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Kidd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Kidd keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Kidd decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kidd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Kidd persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kidd was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones looks winded!
Jones wants to pass the guard but Kidd is keeping the position.
Jones advances to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Kidd actively working from the bottom here.
Jones throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kidd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kidd is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kidd tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Jones wants the takedown. Kidd is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kidd's guard against the cage.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand but Kidd has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Kidd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Kidd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Jones pulls Kidd in close to prevent any damage.
Kidd throwing strikes but missing.
Kidd connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones is pulling down on Kidd's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kidd is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kidd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kidd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Kidd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kidd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kidd is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Kidd is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Kidd's guard.#SUB2#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kidd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kidd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kidd! #REVR##T3#
Jones is trying to control Kidd's posture but Kidd avoids it.
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kidd is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kidd 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.
Kidd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kidd throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Kidd maintains control.
Kidd scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Kidd lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Kidd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Kidd throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Kidd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Kidd jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Kidd has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Kidd tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrick Kidd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kidd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kidd fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Kidd tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
#TD2#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kidd uses from the top position.
Kidd prevents Jones from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Kidd pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Kidd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kidd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones controls Kidd momentarily but Kidd frees himself.
Kidd won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kidd is defended easily by Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Kidd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Kidd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Kidd. Kidd gets slowly back to his feet.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Kidd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kidd is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3##SU2#
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kidd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Jones wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving. #SUB#
Kidd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Nguyen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nguyen misses with a wild combination.
Nguyen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nguyen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nguyen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nguyen throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Nguyen misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1##TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nguyen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nguyen is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones is thwarting Nguyen's attempts to control the position.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nguyen controls his leg.
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.
#T2#
Nguyen gets back to full guard.
Nguyen wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Nguyen controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nguyen keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Nguyen is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nguyen avoid being mounted?
Nguyen is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nguyen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Nguyen is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nguyen is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nguyen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones with the counter takedown but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Nguyen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nguyen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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 Leroy Nguyen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nguyen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
Nguyen tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nguyen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nguyen and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the position but Nguyen is working away.
Jones cracks Nguyen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Nguyen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nguyen is trying to buck Jones off.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Nguyen is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nguyen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Nguyen is defending well.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nguyen tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Nguyen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nguyen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is keen to just control but Nguyen is a slippery customer.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones prevents Nguyen from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones is thwarting Nguyen's attempts 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.
Nguyen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nguyen tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nguyen to the ground. Nguyen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nguyen attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Nguyen scores with a three punch combo!
Nguyen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nguyen throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Nguyen does no damage.
Leroy Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Nguyen up against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nguyen counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nguyen tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throws an elbow but Nguyen slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Nguyen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nguyen is letting Jones control him for a moment.
Nguyen is trying to get back to his feet.
Nguyen is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Nguyen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones takes a little break here. Nguyen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nguyen is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nguyen's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a fast counter high kick but Nguyen manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Jones rushes Nguyen and presses him up against the cage.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguyen tries to clinch up.
Nguyen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Nguyen shows good takedown defense.
Nguyen is looking for a counter combo.
Nguyen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1##CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nguyen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leroy Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Jones.
Nguyen can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Nguyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Nguyen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nguyen is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Nguyen trying to control but Jones postures up.
Nguyen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nguyen has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Nguyen is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Nguyen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones stays in close to Nguyen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Leroy Nguyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jones scores with a takedown into Nguyen's guard.#ES#
Nguyen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Nguyen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Nguyen tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nguyen misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Nguyen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Nguyen swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Nguyen in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nguyen 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Nguyen!
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