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SFC127: Jones VS McZongo! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cragen comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Cragen. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Better Muller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Better Muller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cragen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Muller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Cragen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Muller feints a jab promting Cragen to slip. Muller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cragen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cragen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cragen somewhat.
Cragen closes the distance and clinches up with Muller, looking for a takedown. Cragen pushes Muller against the cage but Muller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cragen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cragen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Cragen moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cragen is breathing heavily.
Cragen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cragen.
Muller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cragen's half guard.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Cragen is defending well.
Muller slips a nice elbow through Cragen's hands, connecting with Cragen's forehead.
Muller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cragen is refusing to be controlled, as Muller sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cragen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cragen blocks an uppercut.
Cragen blocking some punches.
Cragen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cragen goes for a takedown attempt but Muller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cragen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Muller enables Cragen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Muller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cragen won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Cragen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cragen stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cragen kicks Muller off and gets back to his feet.
Cragen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cragen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cragen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller cracks a nice hook into Cragen's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller connects with a body shot that sends Cragen's belly button to the back.
Cragen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muller throws a right hand that Cragen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cragen also avoids with ease.
Muller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Muller duly obliges.
It looks like Don Cragen has been cut.
Muller walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cragen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Muller swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cragen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Muller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes into the arena with Irish Rebel Song blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Lok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lok fails with the takedown
and Collins counters by clinching up.
Collins controlling the action here for a moment.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lok fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Lok on that attempt.
Max Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lok.
Lok shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Lok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Collins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lok shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Max Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lok did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lok trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins prevents Lok from improving his position.
Lok is not content to let Collins control the position.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Lok is defending the position.
Lok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lok keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Lok trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Collins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lok wants to get back to full guard.
Collins trying to control the action but Lok is working from the bottom.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lok to regain full guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lok looking to control.
Lok keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lok working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a strike but Lok rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lok won't allow Collins to get back to his feet.
Lok looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lok's head.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lok keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Lok trying to control the position.
Kevin Lok has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lok gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lok has a closed guard, preventing Collins from standing up.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Lok.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lok trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Collins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lok off to one side.
Max Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lok takes one to the chin there.
Collins misses with a low kick as Lok jumps back.
Collins tries to bum rush Lok with a series of wild strikes but Lok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lok tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lok closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lok lands in his opponent's guard.
Lok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lok throws a big right hand that misses.
Lok wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lok looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins trying to control but Lok is working from the bottom.
Collins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Collins is looking to pass into half guard but Lok pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lok is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lok stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lok advances nicely into full mount.
Lok looking to finish Collins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Collins!
Lok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Collins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lok thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lok fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lok has hold of Collins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Collins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lok controlling from mount.
Lok goes for an armbar but Collins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Collins.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lok is on top in guard.
Lok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Collins's guard.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Collins pushes Lok off looking to stand but Lok dives back in and keeps control.
Lok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Lok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lok cracks Collins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins checks a low kick from Lok.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lok fails to land the takedown.
Collins throws a low kick, looking for Lok's leg but Lok calmly moves out of range.
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lok keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Lok is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lok is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
Lok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Lok from controlling successfully.
Lok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to control the position but Lok postures up.
Collins wants to stand but Lok is controlling the position.
Lok looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lok can't do much from the bottom here.
Collins looks up at the clock and then as Lok takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Collins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Collins is trying to stand up here but Lok is controlling him well.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lok looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lok will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Lok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lok looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins stands up over Lok, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Collins!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Collins made sure he mentioned Das Labor, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B A Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, B A Ware!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soni moves in looking to clinch but Ware pushes him off.
Soni lands a head shot.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Soni.
Ware swings for the body but Soni moves out of range.
Ware keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Soni shoots in for a takedown but Ware shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soni gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ware is refusing to be controlled, as Soni sits in half guard.
Ware makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ware.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soni is controlling him.
Ware seems keen to control Soni's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soni looks for a takedown but Ware sprawls well.
B A Ware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware misses with a few strikes there.
Ware on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Soni moves into range and clinches up with Ware.
Soni gets through Ware's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ware is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soni is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soni.
Ware throws a punch but it's blocked by Soni.
Soni tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishk Soni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soni wants a takedown but no success here.
Soni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Ware. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ware misses the target.
A punch combination from Ware misses.
Soni moves in looking to clinch but Ware pushes him off.
A combination from Ware does no damage.
Ware throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soni shoots in for a double leg but Ware sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ware thows a body shot but no joy.
Soni shoots in looking for a takedown but Ware manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ware throws a nice looking combination but Soni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ware is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soni.
Ware lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soni misses with a looping right.
That kick from Soni tenderised Ware's leg. Ware is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soni tries to clinch but Ware moves away
and Ware counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Ware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ware throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soni misses with an uppercut
and Ware counters with a series of strikes. Soni will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ware lands with a nice body punch.
Soni walks into a straight right hand from Ware.
Soni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ware paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ware misses the jab.
Soni keeps Ware at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B A Ware dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ware lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ware throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooh a lovely combination from Ware sends Soni down but not out. Ware dives into side control looking to finish.
Tanishk Soni's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here as Ware stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B A Ware has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ware misses with an uppercut
and Soni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ware cracks a nice hook into Soni's ribs.
Soni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ware as he avoids it easily.
B A Ware seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ware connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soni momentarily.
Soni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ware fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ware avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishk Soni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soni misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soni misses with a double jab
letting Ware counter with a right hand.
Tanishk Soni's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ware throws a jab but it's blocked by Soni.
Soni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Ware finds it's target.
Soni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanishk Soni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ware fails to land with a series of punches.
Soni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soni moves out of range of the strikes.
Ware takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni throws a right and a left that Ware avoids nicely.
Ware waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ware. Soni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ware tests Soni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jeez, Tanishk Soni's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ware misses with an uppercut. Soni saw that one coming.
Ware looks to land a combination. Soni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). B A Ware!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McZongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McZongo's choice of entrance music: Skiltron- Sword and Shield. Jimbo Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus McZongo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McZongo throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McZongo but McZongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from McZongo.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but McZongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by McZongo.
McZongo connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones looks for a takedown but McZongo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch up but McZongo circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McZongo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones is putting a hurting on McZongo here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones controls the position from side control.
Jones looking to control but instead McZongo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jones wants to control but McZongo is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes to side control.
McZongo is looking to reverse the position.
Jones taking a break here but McZongo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jones passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to move to mount but McZongo reverses beautifully and ends up in Jones's guard.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McZongo defends it easily.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McZongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McZongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but McZongo is one step ahead there.
McZongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McZongo 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.
McZongo pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from McZongo tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
McZongo clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McZongo motions for Jones to come forward. McZongo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McZongo as he jumps to the side.
That kick from McZongo tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
McZongo checks a leg kick.
McZongo lands a jab-cross combination.
McZongo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from McZongo does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from McZongo.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and McZongo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McZongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots in and drives through. McZongo sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McZongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jimbo Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McZongo can pounce on him.
Jones checks a low kick from McZongo.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McZongo. That's going to slow Jones down.
Angus McZongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McZongo.
McZongo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McZongo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
McZongo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McZongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McZongo.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McZongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McZongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
McZongo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McZongo lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
McZongo looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but McZongo shows good takedown defense.
McZongo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McZongo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McZongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
McZongo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Angus McZongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for McZongo.
McZongo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McZongo scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from McZongo tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by McZongo. That's going to slow Jones down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McZongo throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
McZongo thumps Jones with a low kick.
McZongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
McZongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McZongo throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McZongo can pounce on him.
Jones avoids the head kick by McZongo.
McZongo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McZongo throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McZongo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McZongo connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by McZongo.
McZongo connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from McZongo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McZongo motions for Jones to come forward. McZongo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McZongo lands an overhand right.
Jimbo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McZongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for McZongo. That snapped Jones's head back.
McZongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McZongo throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
McZongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
McZongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and McZongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McZongo.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McZongo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
McZongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McZongo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McZongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McZongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McZongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McZongo throws a leg kick
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McZongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McZongo is keeping the position.
Jones prevents McZongo from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McZongo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McZongo controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McZongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones fails with the takedown
and McZongo counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
McZongo feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
McZongo lands a jab.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McZongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McZongo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McZongo thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McZongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones shoots and misses
and McZongo counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McZongo lands a two punch combo.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McZongo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
McZongo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by McZongo.
McZongo connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by McZongo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McZongo.
McZongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McZongo scoring well with a low kick there.
McZongo throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McZongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McZongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but McZongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McZongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
McZongo lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McZongo to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones looks for a takedown but McZongo sprawls well.
McZongo misses with the combination.
McZongo lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
McZongo with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McZongo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones shoots and misses
and McZongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by McZongo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McZongo.
McZongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
McZongo feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
McZongo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McZongo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones thows a leg kick but McZongo checks it
and McZongo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McZongo scoring well with a low kick there.
McZongo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from McZongo.
McZongo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus McZongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McZongo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus McZongo!
After winning the bout, Angus McZongo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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