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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brownstone. Idea has chosen Boss of All Bosses as his entrance music. Jupiter Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Idea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Idea ducks down to avoid it.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Idea connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idea scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones tests Idea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Idea.
Idea walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idea swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Idea off to one side.
Jupiter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hook but Idea blocks it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idea.
Jones misses with a hook. Idea ducked under it nicely.
Idea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Idea slips under a jab.
Idea does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Idea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.
Idea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Idea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Idea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Idea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Idea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idea throws out the jab.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Idea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Nice body punch from Idea.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Idea moved out of range.
Idea blocks a head kick by Jones.
Idea throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jupiter Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idea connects with a body shot.
Jones works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Idea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idea.
Idea darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Idea into the cage.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Idea throws a one two combo.
Idea throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Idea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idea blocks a low kick nicely.
Idea blocks a jab.
Idea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Idea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idea scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Idea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Idea wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
As Idea backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Idea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Idea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Idea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Idea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Gutz Gym inform me that Idea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bad Idea will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Idea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Idea checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Idea.
Idea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones clobbers Idea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Jones lands but Idea takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Idea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Idea scores with a punch to the head.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones slips a jab from Idea.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Idea is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Idea is out of range.
Idea throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Idea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jupiter Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Idea punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Idea just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Idea's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Idea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Idea counters with a straight right hand.
Idea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
A slow jab from Idea misses its intended target.
Idea takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Idea misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Idea throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idea tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones thuds a left hand into Idea's body.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Idea. Idea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones throws a push kick but Idea slaps the foot to one side.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Idea slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Idea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Idea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idea wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Idea throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Idea blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones scores with a one two! Idea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Idea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Idea does no damage.
Idea throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Idea throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Idea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Idea moved out of range.
Idea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Idea is able to avoid easily.
Jones moves away from the strike by Idea.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Idea checks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Idea tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Idea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Idea just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
Jones slips a jab from Idea.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Idea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Idea as he connects with a hook.
Idea misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Idea under the eye.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Idea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
Idea avoids a kick to the body.
Idea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Idea is just out of range.
Idea keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones cracks Idea with an open hand slap.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Idea counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Idea throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Idea works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is not content to let Idea control the position.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Idea is trying to ground and pound but Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Idea to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Idea.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Idea is working away from the top position though.
Idea not doing much here.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Idea 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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea really dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Idea misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Idea is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Idea slips under a jab.
Idea looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Idea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
A jab from Idea misses.
Idea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones works Idea's body with a nice hook.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Idea shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Idea throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Idea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Idea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances to full mount.
Bad Idea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Idea sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Idea defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Idea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Idea trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Idea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Idea misses with a hook.
As Idea backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Idea's front leg but catches the back leg as Idea tries to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idea.
Good shot there by Idea.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jupiter Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Idea throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Idea breaks away and moves out of range.
Idea jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Idea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones defending well as Idea loads up on a big left hand.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Idea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Idea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Idea down.
Idea scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Idea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Idea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Idea moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Idea shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Idea shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones feints and then cracks Idea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idea down.
Idea throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Idea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Idea moves his leg out of the way.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Idea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idea throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Idea drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Idea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Idea is proving a slippery customer.
Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Idea throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Idea's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Idea wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Idea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Idea misses with a body kick.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Idea has time to react.
Jones tries a low kick but Idea avoids it.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Idea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Idea cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Idea circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Idea walks into a jab.
Idea motions for Jones to come forward. Idea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idea slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea lands with a nice body punch.
Idea feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Idea with a nice head shot there.
Jones trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jupiter Jones.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jupiter Jones!
Jupiter Jones retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Jupiter Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bad Idea spoke after the fight, saying 'My time will come.. I just got unlucky today.. '.
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