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VFC 13: Jones vs. Smith PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jaques gerard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jaques gerard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jaques gerard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Burger.
gerard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
gerard is rocked!
It looks like jaques gerard has been cut.
Burger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
gerard is still on wobbly legs! Can Burger finish him?
gerard seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Burger shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! gerard is backing up but Burger catches him with a final right hook that drops him! gerard covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Burger Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Burger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between seth the destoyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Motions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, seth the destoyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Motions!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the destoyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motions.
Motions throws a hook but the destoyer blocks it.
the destoyer moves into the clinch.
the destoyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Motions won't allow it.
the destoyer working hard to break the clinch.
the destoyer manages to break the clinch.
the destoyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Motions circles away from the clinch attempt.
the destoyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motions.
Motions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the destoyer.
the destoyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Motions feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends the destoyer sprawling to the canvas! the destoyer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Motions finish him?!
the destoyer is rocked!
It looks like seth the destoyer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the destoyer moves away.
Oh the destoyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
the destoyer tries to clinch but Motions is having none of it.
the destoyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Motions drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of the destoyer's head, knocking him out cold! Motions is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Motions!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Habakuk Tibatong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by There's No Solution. Tibatong has chosen In Flames - Cloud Connected as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Habakuk Tibatong!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tibatong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Tibatong shoots in.
Alvarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Habakuk Tibatong has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Alvarez forces Tibatong back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez working Tibatong over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Tibatong badly! Tibatong tumbles to the floor and Alvarez stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jax Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandt Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellamy has chosen Dead and Gone as his entrance music. Jax Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandt Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a hook.
Jax Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick but Bellamy moves out of range.
Bellamy shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bellamy throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith drops Bellamy with a beautiful combination! Bellamy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Bellamy is rocked!
Smith sends Bellamy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Bellamy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bellamy is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands with a right and another and another! Bellamy is in big trouble! Smith lands again and this time it's lights out for Bellamy! A quality knockout there for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jax Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whack! Batista lands a heavy head kick that drops Slice. The ref tackles Batista to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Slice was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dave Batista!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Oakenhorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oakenhorse is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TechnoViking - TechnoVikiing. Calvin Klein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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261 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Oakenhorse!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein throws a series of punches but Oakenhorse avoids them all with ease.
Oakenhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Oakenhorse avoids the body shot from Klein.
Oakenhorse moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Oakenhorse as the two fighters clinch.
Oakenhorse keeps control of Klein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oakenhorse stalling the fight.
Oakenhorse lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Oakenhorse.
Good body shot from Oakenhorse.
Klein is breathing heavily.
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!
Oakenhorse turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Oakenhorse manages to end up in side control.
Oakenhorse is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Klein looks calm but he's in trouble here. Oakenhorse gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Klein is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Oakenhorse lets go of the hold and Klein can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thor Oakenhorse!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Lighternot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeeJay Request (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lighternot comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Request has chosen Dont Tell Me What to Play as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Lighternot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeeJay Request!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Request connects with a body shot.
Request scores with a hook to the body. Lighternot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Request scores with a jab to the head.
Lighternot needs to keep his hands up - Request had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Duke Lighternot has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lighternot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Request as he avoids it easily.
Lighternot shoots in but Request avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Request swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Request scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lighternot in his tracks.
Request throws a one two combo.
Request connects with a nice cross there... Lighternot is looking wobbly and Request recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lighternot to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Request jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DeeJay Request!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noryuki Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Stone (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noryuki Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ellis Stone!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Takahashi circles away.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ellis Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone lands the left hand.
Takahashi works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takahashi circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Stone gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Stone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to control but Stone manages to pass to mount!
Takahashi tries to hold on but Stone postures up.
Stone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stone misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stone controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
A nice elbow there by Stone.
Takahashi tries to hold on but Stone postures up.
Stone lands a big elbow.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone scoring with strikes but Takahashi is staying in there.
Stone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stone is landing with some decent strikes but Takahashi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone breaks from Takahashi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Stone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Takahashi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Takahashi working to try and regain half guard.
Stone throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Takahashi is trying to escape the mount.
Takahashi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stone with shots to the head and body - Takahashi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stone throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
Noryuki Takahashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone is looking to clinch but Takahashi is avoiding it.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stone content to stall in guard here.
Stone works over Takahashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Stone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stone postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Stone content to stall in guard here.
Takahashi is trying to keep Stone in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Stone seems content to control.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Takahashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Takahashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - Takahashi scores with a four punch combination!
Stone blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Takahashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Stone which made him look bad.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body kick there by Takahashi.
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Takahashi in a clinch.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takahashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takahashi avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takahashi seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Stone is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takahashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takahashi's guard.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
Stone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.
Ellis Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Takahashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ellis Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Takahashi wants to stand and escape but instead Stone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stone passes Takahashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
Stone controlling the action here.
Takahashi is trying to stand up here but Stone is controlling him well.
Noryuki Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ellis Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ellis Stone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hippity Hop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Mistry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mistry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hurt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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270 lbs
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232 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hippity Hop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mistry!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mistry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mistry throws a big right hand that misses.
Mistry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mistry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mistry is looking to work some ground and pound but Hop has wrist control.
Mistry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mistry wants to control from the top but Hop keeps moving.
Mistry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mistry.
Hop wants to get back to his feet but Mistry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mistry lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mistry throws a strike but Hop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hop stands and steps away. Mistry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Kieran Mistry has been cut.
Mistry fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Hop does no damage.
Mistry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mistry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mistry.
Mistry prevents Hop from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mistry.
Hop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop is refusing to be controlled, as Mistry sits in half guard.
Hop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mistry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hop is breathing heavily.
Mistry trying to pass the guard but Hop defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop wants to get back to his feet.
Mistry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hop's head.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mistry.
Hop taking some punishment here, with Mistry in his half guard.
Hop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mistry.
Mistry misses with a head shot. Hop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mistry landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry is looking to work some ground and pound but Hop has wrist control.
Mistry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mistry thows a big elbow that misses.
Hop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mistry shoots in for a double leg but Hop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mistry misses with a takedown attempt - Hop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hop looks to land a left hand but Mistry moved out of range nicely.
Mistry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mistry shoots in for a takedown but Hop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hippity Hop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Mistry.
Mistry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hop circles away.
Mistry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mistry shoots in but no luck this time.
Hop slaps away a takedown attempt from Mistry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mistry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mistry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hop lands a jab to Mistry's midsection.
A combination from Hop does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Hop.
Nice uppercut there from Hop.
Mistry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hop.
Kieran Mistry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hop jabs Mistry right on the nose. Mistry blinks but takes it well.
Hop throws a shot to the body.
Hop with a nice cross.
Hop cracks Mistry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mistry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mistry shoots in for a double leg but Hop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Mistry or perhaps it was just good defense by Hop which made him look bad.
Mistry misses with a takedown attempt - Hop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hop stuns Mistry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hop scores with a nice right hand.
Mistry dives in and grabs Hop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hop pushes down on Mistry's head and hops out.
Hop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hop throws the left hand but Mistry avoids the punch easily.
Mistry shoots in for a double leg but Hop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hop works over Mistry's head and body with a nice combination.
Hop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hop wants it to stay on the feet.
Mistry fails with the takedown.
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!
Hop throws a lazy right hand but Mistry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hippity Hop is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mistry.
Hop scores with a punch to the head.
Horrible takedown by Mistry or perhaps it was just good defense by Hop which made him look bad.
Hop sizes up Mistry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mistry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hop sprawls well initially but Mistry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hop regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mistry.
Mistry throws a big right hand that misses.
Mistry thows a big elbow that misses.
Mistry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mistry looking to sit in guard and control but Hop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mistry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hop postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hop wants to stand but Mistry is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Mistry or perhaps it was just good defense by Hop which made him look bad.
Hop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mistry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hop's waist but Hop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mistry off to one side.
Hop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hop.
Mistry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mistry tries for a takedown but Hop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mistry tries to move into range but Hop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mistry shoots in looking for a takedown. Hop tries to sprawl out of it but Mistry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mistry.
Hop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hippity Hop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
That's time! Hop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mistry scores a takedown into full mount!
Mistry sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mistry looking to ground and pound but Hop is blocking nicely.
Mistry misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mistry looking to ground and pound but Hop is blocking nicely.
Hop is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry with the ground and pound from mount.
Mistry pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hop manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hop's head.
Mistry thows a huge punch but Hop dodges it nicely.
Hop looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mistry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mistry.
Mistry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mistry working over Hop with some ground and pound. Hop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mistry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mistry thows a huge punch but Hop dodges it nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mistry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hop throws a nice looking combination but Mistry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mistry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mistry wants to control from the top but Hop keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mistry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry thows a big elbow that misses.
Mistry cracks Hop with a solid left hand.
Hop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mistry postures up in Hop's guard and throws a big left but Hop blocks it.
Hop wants to stand up but Mistry is controlling him.
Mistry lands a couple of digs.
Mistry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mistry distracts Hop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hop keeping full guard, as Mistry tries to pass.
Mistry postures up and lands a big shot to Hop's brow.
Mistry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mistry slips nicely into half guard.
Hop tries to kick Mistry off but Mistry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hop is staying active underneath Mistry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hop stuffs the takedown attempt from Mistry. Mistry gets slowly back to his feet.
Hop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hop throws a shot from downtown. Mistry moves away and avoids it.
Hop scores with a one two! Mistry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mistry shoots in but Hop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hippity Hop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Mistry.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hop.
Hop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mistry on the side of the head.
Mistry closes the distance and clinches up with Hop, looking for a takedown. Mistry pushes Hop against the cage but Hop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hop scores with a hook to the body. Mistry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hop throws a one two combo.
Mistry tries to move into range but Hop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mistry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mistry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mistry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hop tries to avoid it but Mistry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hop to the ground. Hop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Hop there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hop. No joy for Mistry on that attempt.
Hop tests Mistry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mistry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hop.
Mistry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mistry with the ground and pound but Hop uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mistry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mistry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mistry thows a big elbow that misses.
Mistry is looking to work some ground and pound but Hop has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry looking to sit in guard and control but Hop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mistry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hop is one step ahead there.
Mistry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mistry has a closed guard, preventing Hop from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mistry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mistry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mistry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mistry is trying to control the action in half guard but Hop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mistry thows a huge punch but Hop dodges it nicely.
Mistry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hop has hold of Mistry's hands but Mistry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mistry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hop is refusing to be controlled, as Mistry sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mistry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mistry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hippity Hop had his way with Kieran Mistry in that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran Mistry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Mistry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hop is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mistry connects with a decent elbow.
Mistry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hop works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mistry thows a huge punch but Hop dodges it nicely.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hop has hold of Mistry's hands but Mistry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mistry throwing shots but Hop is blocking nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mistry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mistry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mistry wants to pass the guard but Hop is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mistry shoots in for a takedown but Hop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mistry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mistry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mistry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mistry throws a strike but Hop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mistry is trying to keep Hop in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hop puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mistry wants to get back to full guard.
Mistry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hop has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mistry regains half guard.
Mistry strikes from the bottom but Hop uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Kieran Mistry has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mistry tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mistry is looking to reverse the position.
Mistry is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hop is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hop blocks Mistry's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mistry is looking to get to half guard.
Mistry throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mistry tries to improve his position but instead Hop has taken his back!
Hop controlling the position well here. Mistry rolled but Hop kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mistry tries to escape but Hop has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hop is looking to control Mistry but Mistry is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hop not allowing Mistry to control his hands.
Hop is hanging on to Mistry's back as he tries to escape.
Mistry prevents Hop from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mistry manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hop's guard. Nice work there by Mistry.
Mistry is looking to work some ground and pound but Hop has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Mistry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mistry 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Mistry!
Kieran Mistry is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Barroom Hero as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Jones tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeff Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Smith slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith 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.
Jones misses with a combination
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Jones misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeff Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with the combination.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith wants to clinch.
Jones throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jones had his way with Joe Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jeff Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
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 Jeff Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jones!
Jeff Jones retains his lightweight title!
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