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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Paul III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sherman Paul III!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul III scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Paul III is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul III makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paul III thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to stand up but Paul III is controlling him.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
Paul III stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones is looking to stand up but Paul III isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul III has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paul III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul III closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paul III lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paul III landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paul III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul III postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Paul III stops Jones from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Paul III changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paul III looks gassed!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paul III counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Paul III thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Paul III unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
Paul III punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Paul III throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Paul III thowing shots but they're missing.
Paul III throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Paul III throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Paul III loaded up on that one.
Paul III prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Paul III won't let Jones get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Paul III unloading with bombs!
Paul III throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paul III on the ground.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Paul III isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Paul III misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul III thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones really wants to buck Paul III off and get back to his feet.
Jones tries to hold on but Paul III postures up.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Paul III is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paul III throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Jones tries to buck Paul III off but he can't manage it.
Paul III pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones can't escape the position.
Paul III throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Paul III punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paul III.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paul III.
Paul III looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paul III sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Paul III throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Paul III is very close to passing his half guard.
Paul III throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones tries to kick Paul III off but Paul III keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Paul III lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman Paul III dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones wants to clinch
and Paul III counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paul III postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul III.
Paul III is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Paul III throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Paul III is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul III.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones looks to clinch
and Paul III counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul III.
Paul III is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is looking to stand up but Paul III isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul III.
Paul III stops Jones from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paul III passes into half guard.
Paul III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones closes the distance but Paul III moves to the side
and Paul III moves into the clinch.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Paul III gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Paul III won't want to take too many of those.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul III gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Paul III is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul III just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paul III gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Paul III stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul III drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paul III gets a takedown into half guard.
Paul III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paul III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paul III thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Paul III throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Paul III is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to clinch
and Paul III counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul III.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paul III is controlling him.
Paul III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul III prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Paul III is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Paul III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sherman Paul III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones wants to clinch but Paul III slips to the side
and Paul III counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Paul III is having none of it.
Paul III throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul III in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Paul III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones has his feet on Paul III's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to clinch
and Paul III counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paul III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paul III throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones wants to clinch but Paul III slips to the side
and Paul III decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman Paul III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jones avoids the head kick by Paul III.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paul III counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Paul III in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paul III misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Paul III throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paul III throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paul III in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Jones is trying to buck Paul III off.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones tries to clinch
and Paul III counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Paul III is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paul III postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones pushes Paul III off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paul III shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paul III showed some decent athleticism there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Paul III. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Paul III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paul III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paul III throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Paul III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paul III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paul III thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Paul III takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paul III wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paul III wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul III thows a big elbow that misses.
Paul III thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Paul III throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Paul III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul III stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paul III has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Paul III circles away.
Paul III moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Paul III blocks it.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Paul III is blocking nicely.
Paul III is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Paul III tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Paul III tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paul III is keeping busy.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Paul III blocks with his arms.
Paul III is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paul III down to the mat. Paul III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sherman Paul III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul III closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as Paul III stalls from top position.
Paul III working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones parries the strikes from Paul III easily there. Paul III is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Paul III in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul III trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paul III swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman Paul III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paul III 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman Paul III!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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