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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Numb - Linkin Park. Marlon Drake has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlon Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Jones catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Drake scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Drake lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake misses with a head kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Jones looks winded!
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Drake counters with a head kick.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drake is defended easily by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
A head kick misses from Drake.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Drake has Jones pressed against the cage.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Drake has Jones pushed against the cage.
Drake is stalling here.
Drake tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake 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. Drake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drake jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Drake is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
It looked like Drake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Jones misses.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Drake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake avoids the body shot from Jones.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Marlon Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Drake defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Jones leaves Drake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drake staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake slips under a jab from Jones.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jones misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drake staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones jabs at Drake's body.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Drake slips under a jab.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Drake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Drake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab by Drake.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a jab. Drake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones lands the left hand.
Drake defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Drake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drake.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drake jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drake controlling the action here for a moment.
Drake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Drake jumps guard but Jones stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Jones avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Drake jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Drake jumps guard but Jones stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake stalling.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Drake has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake taking a breather.
Drake drags the fight down to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Jones.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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