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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coconut Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Water misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Water or not.
Water is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Water.
Water is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Water definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones tries a body shot but Water blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Water.
Water swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Water takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Water into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Water.
Water blocks a body shot from Jones.
Water blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Water's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Water tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Water tries to tie him up.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Water tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Water back against the cage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Water controls the action.
Water misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Water.
Water prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Water.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Water tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coconut Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Water.
Jones tries to work over Water's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Water.
Jones tries to work over Water's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Water gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Water blocks it.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Water prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Water.
Jones tries a body shot but Water blocks it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Water's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Water controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Water jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Water keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Water 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.
Jones trying to control but Water is working from the bottom.
Water has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Water trying to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Water is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paul Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch but Water moves away
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Water misses with a looping left.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Water paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Coconut Water will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Water counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch up but Water circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Water controls the action.
A short right from Water.
Nice body punch from Water - that landed with a thud.
Water is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Water has his back to the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Water blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Water blocking some punches.
Water pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paul Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Water.
Water is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Water lands a shot to the body.
Water tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Water tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Water trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Water into the cage.
Water is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
A short right from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Water.
Water tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coconut Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Water.
Good body shot from Water.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries a body shot but Water blocks it.
Water tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Water tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Water's elbow.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Water swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Water looking to slow down the pace here.
Water throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Water.
Water trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Water into the cage.
Water throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Water lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Water working aggressively here.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Water throws a head punch that misses.
Water wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Water controls the action.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Water controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Water's head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Water.
Water tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with some punches.
Water wants to stall.
Water takes a shot to the head.
Water is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Water blocking some punches.
Water misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Water avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Water is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Coconut Water will probably get the nod.
That's time! Water's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Water keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Water blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Water lands a shot to the body.
Water misses with a hook from the clinch.
Water throws a head punch that misses.
Water misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Water throws a head punch that misses.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Water controls the action.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Water controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Water controls his hands.
Water blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Water trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones has Water pressed against the cage, preventing Water from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Water blocks an uppercut.
Jones gets through Water's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Water tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Water controls his hands.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Water trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Water avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Water is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Water taking a breather.
Water tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Water to work.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coconut Water is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water prevents a body shot from Jones.
Water looking to slow down the pace here.
Water blocks an uppercut.
Water blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Water blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Water has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to work over Water's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Water controls the action.
Water using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Water.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Water controls the action.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Water avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Paul Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Water blocks a body shot from Jones.
Water blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Water throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Water trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones tries to work over Water's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Water controls the action.
Jones blocks a body shot from Water.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Water lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Water prevents a body shot from Jones.
Water working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Water misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Water misses with the head strike.
Water scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Water's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Jones.
I think Water 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Coconut Water!
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