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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andika Rusli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusli has chosen Akatsuki as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andika Rusli!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rusli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rusli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Rusli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rusli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rusli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rusli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Rusli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Rusli manages to break the clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rusli moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Rusli digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rusli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rusli lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rusli obliges.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rusli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Rusli counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rusli forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is trying to stall.
Rusli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rusli.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rusli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rusli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Rusli's takedown attempt.
George Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andika Rusli.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rusli.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rusli.
Rusli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Rusli fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rusli.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Rusli shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andika Rusli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Rusli goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Rusli looks winded!
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 working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rusli breaks from the clinch.
Rusli rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Rusli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Rusli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rusli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rusli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rusli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Rusli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andika Rusli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rusli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a head kick but Rusli moves out of range.
Jones avoids the head kick by Rusli.
Jones throws a hook but Rusli blocks it.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Rusli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rusli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
George Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones looks for the body kick but Rusli saw that one coming.
Rusli is breathing heavily.
Rusli walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Andika Rusli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a leg kick but Rusli sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusli avoids a kick to the body.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Rusli seems unphased.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones cracks Rusli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rusli moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
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 is trying to break the clinch but Rusli is controlling him.
Jones misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rusli is keeping busy.
Rusli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rusli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rusli pulls guard effortlessly.
Rusli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones postures up in Rusli's guard and throws a big left but Rusli blocks it.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones working Rusli over with strikes.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Rusli is working away.
Rusli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing shots but Rusli is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusli wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rusli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones wants to take a breather but Rusli is having none of it.
Rusli moves into full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rusli keeps moving.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusli is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rusli keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rusli keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rusli keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick from Jones lands but Rusli takes it in his stride.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rusli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rusli circles away quickly and effectively.
Rusli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rusli fails to land the takedown.
Rusli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rusli tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andika Rusli.
Rusli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusli misses with a few strikes there.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rusli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rusli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Rusli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rusli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones cracks Rusli with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rusli to stand back up!
Rusli is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Rusli is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Nice defenses there by Rusli.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruslis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Rusli seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rusli is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Rusli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a hook but Rusli blocks it.
George Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rusli shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Rusli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rusli needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Rusli walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Rusli moves out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Rusli's head but Rusli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Rusli's head back.
Rusli wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Rusli is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusli misses with a head kick.
Jones jabs Rusli right on the nose. Rusli blinks but takes it well.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rusli.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Rusli.
Andika Rusli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rusli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones cracks Rusli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a right and a left that Rusli avoids nicely.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rusli. That did some damage!
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight for George Jones!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for George Jones!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for George Jones!
George Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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