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Event:
HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Rose stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Rose gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Rose is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A right hand to the body from Rose.
Rose stalling the fight.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Rose.
#T1#
Jones is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Rose 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. #SUB2#
Rose 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. #SUB2#
Rose working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Rose is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rose 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 wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose 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 is in close to Rose's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it. #T3#
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
Rose seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to control the position.
Rose trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Rose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Jones shoots in.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily#CL2#
and Rose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones looking to stall.
Rose working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Rose improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose avoiding damage.
Jones is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones taking a breather.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Rose cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Rose is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones blocking some punches.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rose after a bit of a struggle.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rose.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. #T4##TD#
Jones is trying to trip Rose. He has hold of a leg but Rose is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rose 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 postures up and lands a big shot to Rose's brow.
Jones trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rose wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Rose.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Rose. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots and misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rose to the mat! Rose manages to get full guard.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drake Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rose has locked up a guillotine! Rose's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Rose must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rose gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Ferriera shoots in.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferriera. #CL2#
Jones clinches.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferriera's elbow.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferriera up against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Jones's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera misses with a punch to the body.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ferriera. #T1#
Ferriera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferriera swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferriera pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferriera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferriera misses with the head strike.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferriera misses with a body punch.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferriera.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferriera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Ferriera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ferriera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferriera has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Ferriera scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ferriera is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Ferriera tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones working over Ferriera with some ground and pound. Ferriera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferriera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferriera's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drake Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ferriera looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Ferriera slips the punch.
Ferriera defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferriera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferriera off to one side.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ferriera.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Ferriera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Jones looks to land a right hand but Ferriera moved out of range.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferriera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Ferriera moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferriera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones slips under a jab.
Ferriera shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Ferriera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Ferriera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Ferriera ducks down to avoid it.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Ferriera blocks the low kick.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferriera throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Ferriera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Ferriera is out of range. #T3#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferriera has time to react.#TD#
Ferriera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Ferriera trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Ferriera has control of the leg. #T4#
Ferriera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferriera's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferriera working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ferriera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferriera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Ferriera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up in Ferriera's guard and throws a big left but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera controlling Jones's posture. #T1#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferriera is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ferriera has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones 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.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Ferriera's brow.
Ferriera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ferriera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Ferriera has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones won't allow Ferriera to sweep him here.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones cracks Ferriera with a solid left hand.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones trying to control but Ferriera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ferriera misses with an uppercut.
Ferriera shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferriera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Ferriera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones wants to control but Ferriera passes easily into half guard.
Ferriera is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#T4#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ferriera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferriera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drake Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferriera is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #SUB#
Ferriera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control but Ferriera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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 Rodrigo Ferriera.
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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Jones! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Mostakaev. Mostakaev maintains the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mostakaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mostakaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mostakaev working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Mostakaev jumps guard.
Mostakaev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mostakaev has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mostakaev has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones pushes down on Mostakaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Mostakaev is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones stands up over Mostakaev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mostakaev keeps moving.
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 Mostakaev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Mostakaev's brow. #SUB2#
Mostakaev 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. Oh but Mostakaev is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mostakaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
Kyril Mostakaev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Drake Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Drake Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Caleb Jones has wrist control.
Caleb Jones pulls Drake Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drake Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caleb Jones controls Drake Jones momentarily but Drake Jones frees himself.
Caleb Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Drake Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Drake Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caleb Jones dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Caleb Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake Jones keeping full guard, as Caleb Jones tries to pass.
Drake Jones controls Caleb Jones momentarily but Caleb Jones frees himself.
Caleb 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. #T2#
Caleb Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Drake Jones.
Caleb Jones passes Drake Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drake Jones trying to hold on to Caleb Jones's head to control him but Caleb Jones postures up.
Caleb Jones trying to control the pace.
Drake Jones is pressing down on Caleb Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB2#
Drake Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caleb Jones defends it easily.
Caleb Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caleb Jones wants to pass the guard but Drake Jones is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drake Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Caleb Jones controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Caleb Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake Jones throws out the jab. #TD2#
Drake Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caleb Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Drake Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Drake Jones wants to control from the top but Caleb Jones keeps moving.
Caleb Jones controls Drake Jones momentarily but Drake Jones frees himself.
Drake Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Caleb Jones has his foot on Drake Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake Jones works over Caleb Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Caleb Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake Jones defends it easily.
Drake Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Caleb Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake 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#
Drake Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caleb Jones throws a hook but Drake Jones avoids it easily.
Drake Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caleb Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Caleb Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Caleb Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Drake Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Caleb Jones's guard.
Drake Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caleb Jones is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Caleb Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Caleb Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Drake Jones throws a strike but Caleb Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Caleb Jones won't allow Drake Jones to sweep him here.
Caleb Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caleb Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Caleb Jones is thwarting Drake Jones's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caleb Jones in particular looking to stall.
Caleb Jones wants to take a breather but Drake Jones is having none of it.
Drake Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Caleb Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drake Jones is trying to maintain the position but Caleb Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Caleb Jones is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Caleb Jones blocks the low kick.
Drake Jones moves out of range as Caleb Jones strikes.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Drake Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Caleb Jones breaks from the clinch.
Caleb Jones misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Drake Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Caleb Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caleb Jones has his hands on Drake Jones's head, controlling the position.
Drake Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Caleb Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caleb Jones 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Caleb Jones throws a lazy right hand but Drake Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caleb Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drake Jones throws a leg kick but Caleb Jones checks it.
Caleb Jones misses with a hook.
Drake Jones slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caleb Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caleb Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Drake Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caleb Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Drake Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Caleb Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caleb Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Caleb Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drake Jones is working Caleb Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake Jones trying to control but Caleb Jones is working from the bottom. #T2#
Caleb Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Caleb Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Drake Jones to get to half guard.
Caleb Jones tries to get to full guard but Drake Jones has control of the leg.
Drake Jones is keen to just control but Caleb Jones is a slippery customer.
Caleb Jones is looking for a sweep. Drake Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake Jones winds up and cracks Caleb Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Drake Jones trying to control the action but Caleb Jones is working from the bottom.
Drake Jones winds up and cracks Caleb Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake Jones is trying to control. Caleb Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drake Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Caleb Jones is looking to improve his position.
Caleb Jones wants to control but Drake Jones is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Caleb Jones misses with an uppercut.
Drake Jones misses with a straight right.
Drake Jones slips a jab from Caleb Jones.
Drake Jones feints the counter takedown.
Caleb Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake Jones throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Caleb Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drake Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Caleb Jones, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drake 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Drake Jones!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Drake Jones!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Drake Jones!
Drake Jones wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
KIFC 90-
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Bullard throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones slips a straight right by Bullard.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Bullard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bullard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones cracks Bullard with a big elbow.
Jones landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullard is looking for a sweep.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones is working Bullard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones is working Bullard over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Bullard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bullard!
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bullard is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Bullard is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones scoring with strikes but Bullard is staying in there. #T2#
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones landing punches.
Jones loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bullard scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jones land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jones stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Jones! |
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Event:
KIFC 80-
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
Pontimonious Symphony really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 149.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Drake Jones was cancelled. |
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Event:
KIFC 57
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones wants to clinch
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
Drake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws out a leg kick but George moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into George's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
George looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
George is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed George's head. #T1#
Jones wants to take a breather but George is having none of it.
George wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but George does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
George avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones working over George with some ground and pound. George looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but George keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Jones trying to control from half guard but George is working away.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
George is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones thows a huge punch but George dodges it nicely.
Jones trying to control the action but George is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Jones.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as George checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Freaky George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses with a right hand
and George scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! George smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky George! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones avoids the head kick by Ozaki.
Ozaki blocks a leg kick.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ozaki misses with a head kick.
Ozaki lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Ozaki tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Jones is trying to trip Ozaki. He has hold of a leg but Ozaki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Ozaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ozaki keeps moving.
Ozaki has Jones pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Jones stands up over Ozaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ozaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB2#
Ozaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ozaki, into his guard. #REVR#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Jones is working Ozaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ozaki managing to control the position.
Ozaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
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.#T3#
Jones tries to advance to mount but Ozaki denies him.
Ozaki is looking for a sweep.
Jones takes a little break here. Ozaki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ozaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozaki keeps working.
Ozaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozaki taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Ozaki manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Ozaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ozaki's head.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozaki is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ozaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ozaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones winds up and cracks Ozaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Ozaki's temple.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Ozaki's hands, connecting with Ozaki's forehead.
Ozaki tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Ozaki keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Drake Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Ozaki is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozaki tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is nestled in close to Ozaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ozaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ozaki trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ozaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Ozaki is squirming around nicely.
Ozaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones looking to control but Ozaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones wants to control the action but instead Ozaki gets a body lock and reverses into Jones's guard! Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ozaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Ozaki 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.
Ozaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ozaki working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Ozaki is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones controlling the action here. #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.
Ozaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ozaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozaki seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Jones stands up over Ozaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones cracks Ozaki with a solid left hand.
Jones cracks Ozaki with a solid left hand.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ozaki is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stands up over Ozaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ozaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#CL#
Jones has Ozaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ozaki.
Ozaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Jones wants the takedown. Ozaki is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ozaki's guard against the cage.
Jones postures up.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Ozaki pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones distracts Ozaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones cracks Ozaki with a solid left hand.#T1#
Ozaki managing to control the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ozaki keeps moving.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ozaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ozaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is working Ozaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Ozaki is rocked!
Jones postures up.
Ozaki is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ozaki's head.
Jones arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ozaki's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drake Jones! |
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Event:
KIFC 19
Date: Mar 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Ferriera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones goes for a double leg but Ferriera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferriera continues to drive forward.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferriera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferriera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferriera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferriera tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drake Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Ferriera.#T1##TD#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Ferriera to the mat.
Jones pulls Ferriera in close to prevent any damage.
Ferriera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferriera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferriera looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones wants to control from the top but Ferriera keeps moving.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Jones content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ferriera 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 sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ferriera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Ferriera working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Ferriera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Ferriera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Ferriera's brow.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been informed that Ferriera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferriera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ferriera checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferriera slows down the pace here.
Ferriera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera stalling in the clinch.
Ferriera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Ferriera manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Ferriera misses.
Jones slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera checks a leg kick.
Ferriera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferriera throws out the jab.
Ferriera throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Ferriera tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones goes for a double leg but Ferriera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferriera continues to drive forward.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Ferriera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2##TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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 is trying to keep Ferriera in close.
Ferriera passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones gets full guard.#T3#
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Ferriera has passed into half guard.
Ferriera is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ferriera is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ferriera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is not content to let Ferriera control the position.
Ferriera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Ferriera is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferriera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferriera's guard.
Ferriera can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferriera tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jones shoots for a takedown but Ferriera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferriera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferriera or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Ferriera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferriera wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferriera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferriera.
Ferriera slips a jab from Jones.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Ferriera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
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.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferriera looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ferriera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ferriera prevents Jones from improving his position.
Ferriera is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ferriera controlling him for the moment.
Ferriera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferriera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3##SUB2#
Ferriera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones 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 Ferriera.
Ferriera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones is working Ferriera over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones is putting a hurting on Ferriera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ferriera 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.
Ferriera keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferriera some visible discomfort.
Drake Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones taking a breather here.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Jones pushes Do Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones blocks a body shot from Do Souza.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Do Souza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Do Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Do Souza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Do Souza is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Do Souza keeps moving.
Jones stands up over Do Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Do Souza has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Do Souza has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Do Souza on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anderson Do Souza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Andolini throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andolini won't be happy with that.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Andolini is working from the bottom.
Andolini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andolini wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Andolini is looking for a sweep.
Jones advances to mount.
The referee warns Andolini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones working Andolini over with strikes here.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones throws a sloppy strike and Andolini uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Andolini has ended up in Jones's guard.
#T2#
Andolini stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to keep Andolini in close.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving. #T3#
Andolini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Andolini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is working Andolini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andolini's head.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Andolini has wrist control.#T4#
Jones trying to control but Andolini is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Andolini's guard and throws a big left but Andolini blocks it.
Jones postures up in Andolini's guard and throws a big left but Andolini blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andolini to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Andolini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andolini lands a jab to the head.
Andolini thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Nice body punch from Andolini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andolini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andolini drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jones right on the button. Jones goes down! Andolini follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Andolini gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Andolini! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Muzzi throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Muzzi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Muzzi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Muzzi has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Muzzi is rocked!
Muzzi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
Jones lands a big shot to the head and Muzzi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Drake Jones! |
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