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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang Ding Ow (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 Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leandro Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bang Ding Ow!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ow misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ow blocks a head kick by Jones.
Ow unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Ow throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ow misses with a head kick.
Ow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ow connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ow blocks the body kick.
Ow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Total Impact that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ow misses with a head kick.
Ow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones lands a head kick. Ow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ow is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ow tries a head kick but it misses.
Ow motions for Jones to come forward. Ow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones rushes Ow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Ow is stalling in the full guard.
Ow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ow prevents Jones from improving his position.
Ow is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Ow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ow.
Ow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Ow eventually gives up the hold.
Ow is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ow to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones tries to roll over but Ow keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A solid body kick from Ow.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones has Ow up against the cage in a clinch.
Ow goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a body punch but Ow moves out of range.
Jones wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones blocks a head kick by Ow.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ow can do to turn this around?
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Ow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ow on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ow throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ow.
Ow misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Ow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ow misses with a looping right.
Leandro Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Ow misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lands a front kick.
Ow shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones darts in and clinches Ow up against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Ow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ow throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Ow manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ow misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Ow.
Jones rushes Ow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Ow's ribcage. Ow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leandro Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bang Ding Ow.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ow is breathing heavily.
Ow throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones blocks a head kick by Ow.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to clinch but Ow is having none of it.
Ow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ow persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Ow misses with a straight right.
Bang Ding Ow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Ow tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Ow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ow is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Ow moves out of range easily.
Ow seems to have recovered his senses.
Ow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Ow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Ow tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Ow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ow throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Ow throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ow doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ow throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Ow keeps the fight on the outside.
Ow throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Ow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ow keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Ow's ribs.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ow is defended easily by Jones.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ow just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Ow pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ow trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones moves out of range as Ow strikes.
Ow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ow swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Ow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Ow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Ow throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones digs a good body shot into Ow's ribs.
Ow misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Ow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ow.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Ow keeps the fight on the outside.
Ow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ow circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Ow.
Jones gets control of Ow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Ow preventing the sweep.
Jones has control of Ow's left arm, preventing Ow from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ow wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Ow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ow from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ow thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ow at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ow throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Ow avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ow.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ow.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Ow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Ow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leandro Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ow momentarily.
Jones pushes Ow up against the cage in a clinch.
Ow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leandro Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bang Ding Ow.
Ow can't get the takedown.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang Ding Ow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ow.
Jones sizes up Ow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Ow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Ow is having none of it.
Ow tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ow misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones forces Ow back against the cage and clinches.
Ow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Jones!
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energy
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