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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Fu Tu (ranked 114 p4p, 17 weight class) and Malik Jones (ranked 220 p4p, 28 weight class). Fu Tu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Klendathu drop. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Shi Fu Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Fu Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones won't allow Fu Tu to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones distracts Fu Tu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fu Tu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fu Tu's guard.
Fu Tu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.
Fu Tu tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fu Tu keeps working.
Fu Tu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the strikes from the bottom by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fu Tu tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Fu Tu is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones cracks Fu Tu with a big elbow.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fu Tu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fu Tu some visible discomfort.
Fu Tu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Fu Tu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fu Tu gets full guard.
Fu Tu 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.
Fu Tu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working Fu Tu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fu Tu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Fu Tu tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fu Tu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fu Tu keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Fu Tu is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Fu Tu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fu Tu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fu Tu is on top in guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Fu Tu controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fu Tu throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fu Tu manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fu Tu wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fu Tu there!
Jones looking to control but Fu Tu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik 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.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
Fu Tu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones tries a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it.
Jones cracks the inside of Fu Tu's front leg.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malik Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fu Tu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fu Tu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu Tu punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones catches Fu Tu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fu Tu connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones with a nice cross.
Fu Tu throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fu Tu. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Fu Tu 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 throws a leg kick but Fu Tu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fu Tu circles away quickly and effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu Tu moves away.
Fu Tu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Fu Tu throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Fu Tu shakes him off and moves away.
Fu Tu checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Jones stuns Fu Tu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a straight right. Fu Tu didn't see that one coming.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fu Tu checks a leg kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Fu Tu lands a body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fu Tu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones shoots in but Fu Tu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fu Tu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Fu Tu's knee but Fu Tu avoids it well.
Fu Tu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones tries a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu Tu.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Fu Tu fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Fu Tu slips the punch.
Fu Tu takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu slips a jab from Jones.
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu Tu lands a jab-cross combination.
Fu Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fu Tu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malik Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Fu Tu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Fu Tu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fu Tu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fu Tu misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
Fu Tu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Fu Tu wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones has hold of one of Fu Tu's legs. Fu Tu is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu Tu is keeping the position for now.
Fu Tu being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones stands up over Fu Tu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.
Fu Tu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fu Tu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Fu Tu is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Fu Tu wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fu Tu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fu Tu is one step ahead there.
Fu Tu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones won't allow Fu Tu to sweep him here.
Fu Tu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fu Tu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fu Tu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Fu Tu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fu Tu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Fu Tu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Fu Tu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Jones!
Malik Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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