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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Hoist the Colours. Kossu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Holy Diver - Dio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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212 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Kossu looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Kossu manages to break the clinch.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Kossu misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Kossu 's knee.
Jones slips a jab from Kossu.
Kossu avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kossu lands with a slapping head kick.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu lands with a good body shot.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kossu sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kossu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kossu wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kossu's head.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kossu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kossu keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Kossu.
Jones cracks Kossu with a solid left hand.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kossu looking for a sweep. Not yet Kossu, not yet.
Kossu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Kossu has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Kossu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones won't allow Kossu to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kossu's head.
Kossu wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kossu 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.
Kossu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kossu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Kossu keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kossu's head.
Jones won't allow Kossu to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kossu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kossu keeps moving.
Kossu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kossu trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Kossu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kossu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kossu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kossu tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kossu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kossu.
Jab, jab by Kossu - just one landing.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Kossu.
Jones wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
David Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kossu connects with a body shot.
Kossu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A nice combination there by Kossu.
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!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kossu on his heels. He'll look to pass Kossu's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones cracks Kossu with a solid left hand.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kossu keeps moving.
Kossu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Kossu has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Kossu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Kossu is breathing heavily.
Jones is working Kossu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kossu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kossu working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Kossu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kossu's head.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kossu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kossu keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kossu wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kossu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Kossu's legs - danger averted.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones won't allow Kossu to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones distracts Kossu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kossu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Kossu blocks nicely.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kossu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Kossu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kossu postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu throwing strikes but missing.
Kossu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kossu has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Kossu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Kossu defends easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kossu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kossu swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Kossu's leg but Kossu calmly moves out of range.
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kossu checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kossu shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kossu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kossu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kossu is proving a slippery customer.
Kossu is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones has an active guard here but Kossu has managed to pass into half guard.
Kossu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Kossu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kossu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kossu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Kossu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kossu passes to side control.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kossu off and has taken his back!
Kossu trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Jones throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kossu could be in trouble here!
Jones has Kossu flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu is in bad spot here.
Kossu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kossu is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Kossu tries to break free.
Jones is landing with strikes. Kossu can't take much more of this.
Jones is trying to stick to Kossu's back but Kossu is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kossu.
Kossu pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kossu is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Kossu wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll over but Kossu keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Kossu is looking to pass Jones's guard but actually Jones recovers to full guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kossu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kossu trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kossu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Litran Kossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for David Jones!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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