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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vito Emerson's chin.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Emerson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emerson tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Emerson is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emerson is trying to get back to full guard.
Emerson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Emerson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Emerson can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Emerson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emerson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Emerson won't let him.
Emerson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emerson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Emerson 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.
Emerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Emerson is working from the bottom.
Emerson is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is in close to Emerson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Emerson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emerson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emerson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looks winded!
Jones working a defensive guard but Emerson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emerson winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emerson.
Emerson 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.
Emerson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emerson.
Nice strikes from Emerson there.
Emerson not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Emerson.
Emerson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Emerson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Emerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Emerson's guard.
Emerson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Emerson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emerson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emerson with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emerson is one step ahead there.
Emerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vito Emerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emerson is controlling him.
Emerson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Emerson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Emerson pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emerson works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emerson has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emerson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Emerson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emerson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Emerson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones working for a triangle but Emerson defends it easily.
Emerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emerson is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emerson stands up from Jones's guard - Emerson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Emerson pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Emerson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Emerson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones clinches up with Emerson and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emerson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones won't allow Emerson to get back to his feet.
Emerson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Emerson up and slammed him! Emerson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Emerson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emerson lands a takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Emerson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Emerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Emerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Emerson manages to retain guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Emerson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emerson keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Emerson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Emerson's guard.
Emerson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Emerson decides to pull guard.
Emerson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Emerson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Emerson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control from Emerson's half guard. Emerson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Emerson is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Emerson manages to retain guard.
Emerson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Emerson keeps him there for the moment.
Emerson goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emerson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson decides to pull guard.
Emerson pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones clinches up with Emerson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Emerson prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Emerson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Emerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emerson, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Emerson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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