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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kim (ranked 4734 p4p, 4031 weight class) and Damon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jesse Kim has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jesse Kim seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kim throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones working away.
Kim prevents Jones from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kim is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kim's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kim tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesse Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Jones.
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Kim ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Kim's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kim regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Kim tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kim could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Kim appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kim throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Kim backing up. Kim nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Kim tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim throws a combination that misses
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Kim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones just leaning against Kim, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Kim back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones has one foot on Kim's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Kim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim fails with the takedown
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones forces Kim back against the cage and clinches.
Jones stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Kim is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kim tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kim uses from the top position.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Kim wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Damon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones rushes Kim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Kim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kim wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Kim decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Kim closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jesse Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damon Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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