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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Kyle Dillashaw had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Dillashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Dillashaw misses with a looping right.
Jones moves away from the strike by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw is breathing heavily.
Dillashaw throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Dillashaw swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Dillashaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Dillashaw.
Jones slips under a jab from Dillashaw.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Kyle Dillashaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Dillashaw does no damage.
Dillashaw misses the shot to the body.
Dillashaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Dillashaw didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dillashaw looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to stand up but Dillashaw won't let him.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillashaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dillashaw keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dillashaw keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dillashaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Dillashaw looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dillashaw misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Dillashaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Dillashaw throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Dillashaw is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dillashaw keeps moving.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dillashaw is keeping the position.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillashaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Dillashaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dillashaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyle Dillashaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Dillashaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillashaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillashaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillashaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillashaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillashaw won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Dillashaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones thows a huge punch but Dillashaw dodges it nicely.
Jones is looking to advance position but Dillashaw won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jones stalling.
Dillashaw tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dillashaw is not content to let Jones control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dillashaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillashaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Dillashaw throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Dillashaw was not able to check.
Dillashaw looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Dillashaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillashaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillashaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dillashaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillashaw throws an off balance right hand
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dillashaw's guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillashaw keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dillashaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillashaw looking to control.
Dillashaw has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones distracts Dillashaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones stays in close to Dillashaw's body and controls the position.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillashaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw misses with a straight left.
Dillashaw jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dillashaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillashaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Dillashaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Dillashaw up, before dumping him to the ground. Dillashaw manages to land in guard.
Dillashaw is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillashaw is keeping the position for now.
Jones won't allow Dillashaw to sweep him here.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillashaw is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw is trying to keep Jones in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a combination
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones is stalling here.
Kyle Dillashaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones tries for a takedown but Dillashaw manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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