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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natural Born Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Take my hand. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natural Born Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Killer shrugs it off though.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Killer.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killer looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Killer steps away.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Killer counters by moving into the clinch.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Killer blocking some punches.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones jumps guard but Killer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer slows down the pace here.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones pulls Killer into guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Killer from standing up.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beast Cartel that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Killer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Natural Born Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Killer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones feints and then cracks Killer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killer down.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones dives in and grabs Killer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killer throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shoots and misses
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Killer avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Killer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killer wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killer checks a leg kick.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Killer's guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones is fighting to break Killer's control of his arms but Killer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Killer off balance momentarily.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands a body shot.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Killer's knee but Killer avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Killer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Killer misses the target.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killer's calf.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Killer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killer smiles and moves away.
Natural Born Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Jones pushes Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones goes for a double leg but Killer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killer continues to drive forward.
Killer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with a right hand. Killer shakes it off.
Killer throws a body kick that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Killer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Killer moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Killer counters with a thumping low kick.
Natural Born Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Natural Born Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Killer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Killer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Killer's shoulder, as Killer tries to avoid the shot.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.
Jones throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones thumps Killer with a low kick.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killer doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
A very excited looking Brian Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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