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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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276 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Jones blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stone tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Jones misses the jab.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Stone thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Jones.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stone.
It looks like Keith Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones staying out of range there.
Stone throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stone!
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
Stone motions for Jones to come forward. Stone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones staying out of range there.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone misses with the combination.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone misses the jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Stone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
It looks like Sammy Stone has been cut.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone misses with a double jab
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones slips under a jab.
Stone misses with a double jab.
A big left from Stone misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Stone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Stone misses with a combination
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone misses with a combination
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone misses with a hook.
Stone blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Nice body kick there by Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Stone misses with a hook to the body
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Sammy Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Sammy Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Stone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Stone moves away from the strike by Jones.
Stone throws a body kick the misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones with a nice cross.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Stone throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Stone misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Stone wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stone!
Stone throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Stone misses with a double jab
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone takes one on the button.
Stone throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stone!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
Stone throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones slips a jab from Stone.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keith Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Sammy Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Stone misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Stone takes one to the side of the head.
Stone scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stone throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones scores with a hook.
A head kick by Stone misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Stone throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Stone throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the head kick by Stone.
Stone thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Stone throws a combination that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Stone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Stone misses.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stone misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Jones.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones slips a jab from Stone.
Jones moves away from the strike by Stone.
Stone misses with a body punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone misses with a combination
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Stone off the cage and back into rage.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone misses with a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone walks into a left hand.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stone misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Jones really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Stone misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones blocks a jab.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Stone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A lazy body kick from Stone
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Stone
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone misses with a hook.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones misses the jab.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
Jones lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone misses with a kick to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Stone misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Sammy Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jones works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 37:39
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 37:39
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Jones!
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