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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jones (ranked 3220 p4p, 2629 weight class) and Long Dong (ranked 394 p4p, 338 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Dong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dong.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong feints the counter takedown.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Dong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones clobbers Dong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Dong with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Dong's guard.
Dong pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dong trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Dong manages to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to advance position but Dong won't allow it.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
Dong wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Dong slips a jab from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong motions for Jones to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Dong wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Dong is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dong tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones controls the position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Jones trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
Dong tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dong, who protects the arm well.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Dong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dong sneaks back into half guard.
Dong is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Dong wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Dong is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Dong avoids it well and moves away.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Dong tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Dong is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Dong's guard.
Dong pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Dong is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Dong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dong slips under a jab from Jones.
Dong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dong shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Dong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Dong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong avoids the body shot from Jones.
Dong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Kevin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Dong.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Dong is being controlled here.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones staying calm.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong is trying to improve his position.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Jones controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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