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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordon Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordon Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Jones shoots in.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wright.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
As Jones looks to move away, Wright throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jordon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries to circle away but Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Wright won't want to take too many of those.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Wright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright slowing the pace effectively.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Wright.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Wright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wright successfully pulls guard.
Wright wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Wright!
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Wright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.
Wright attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jordon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Wright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wright slows down the pace here.
Wright tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones jumps guard but Wright stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Wright.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones stalling the fight.
Wright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Wright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Wright.
Tom Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wright gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Wright jumps guard but Jones stands there with Wright around his waist. Wright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wright has Jones pushed against the cage.
Wright working Jones over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wright smiles and moves away.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jordon Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordon Wright dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jordon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Jones shoots in.
Jordon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Wright tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wright as Jones tries to tie him up.
Wright blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wright leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Wright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Wright wants to clinch.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Jones looking to stall.
Wright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Wright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Wright - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
Wright 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. Wright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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