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GAMMA: Rookies #201 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Melvin Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Belcher had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ollie Melvin Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belcher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Belcher trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up.
Griffin striking from the bottom here.
Belcher stands up over Griffin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belcher works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belcher seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Griffin for as long as he can get away with.
Griffin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belcher.
Belcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin is controlling Belcher's posture.
Belcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belcher.
Belcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Belcher.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griffin was covering up waiting for the punch and Belcher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belcher connects with a couple of short punches.
Belcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin has momentary wrist control but Belcher slips an elbow through the middle.
Belcher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Belcher just wasn't active enough.
Belcher leaves Griffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belcher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Belcher circles away.
Belcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belcher wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin jumps guard but Belcher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher manages to break the clinch.
Belcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Belcher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belcher is in Griffin's guard.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belcher is controlling him.
Griffin looks gassed!
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin has momentary wrist control but Belcher slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belcher stands up from Griffin's guard - Belcher perhaps looking for a knockout.
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Belcher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Belcher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belcher turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Belcher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Griffin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belcher landing a few strikes.
Belcher working the head with strikes.
The referee asks Belcher politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Belcher prefers to stall for the moment though.
Belcher decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belcher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin is rocked!
Belcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin wants to control but Belcher postures up.
Belcher landing a few strikes.
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher cracks Griffin with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Belcher immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Griffin is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Belcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Belcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Pitts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Pitts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitts misses with the combination.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitts, pushing him back against the cage.
Pitts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pitts decides to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pitts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pitts on the ground.
Pitts pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith is not content to let Pitts control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smith has one foot on Pitts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pitts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pitts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitts fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pitts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Pitts.
Pitts tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Pitts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Pitts.
Pitts stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Pitts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pitts off to one side.
Pitts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Pitts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeff Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Pitts.
Pitts throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Pitts looks gassed!
Pitts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
It looks like Harry Pitts has been cut.
Pitts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Pitts struggling a bit here.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pitts to see if he's OK.
Pitts is trying to improve his position.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Pitts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitts tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Pitts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pitts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pitts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pitts seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Pitts is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pitts can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pitts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jeff Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pitts is looking for a sweep.
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pitts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harry Pitts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith clinches.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pitts jumps guard but Smith stands there with Pitts around his waist. Pitts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Pitts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pitts just misses with a punch 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!
Pitts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pitts somewhat.
Pitts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pitts somewhat.
Jeff Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Pitts.
Smith rushes Pitts and presses him up against the cage.
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pitts rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Pitts!
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pitts wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Pitts scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to stand up but Pitts is controlling him.
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pitts wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Pitts wants to clinch.
Pitts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pitts.
Pitts gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitts wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith gets to his feet - Pitts follows without any prompting.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pitts to the mat! Pitts manages to get full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitts controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith wants to control from the top but Pitts keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Pitts's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pitts fails with the takedown.
Pitts lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith is rocked!
Jeff Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitts fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pitts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pitts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Pitts's guard.
Pitts has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Pitts's guard and throws a big left but Pitts blocks it.
Pitts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith pushing down on Pitts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Pitts is defending the position.
Pitts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pitts misses with a two punch combination.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Pitts back into the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pitts tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith jumps guard and drags Pitts to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pitts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Pitts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pitts has Smith in his guard.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Pitts is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pitts working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitts is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Jeff Smith!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jeff Smith!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jeff Smith!
Jeff Smith wins by unanimous decision!
Jeff Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Crazy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Adams!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crazy counters with an outside leg kick.
Crazy throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crazy.
Crazy misses with a two punch combination.
Crazy throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
BOOM! Crazy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Adams. Adams tries to recover but Crazy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Adams lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Crazy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sierra Leone. Marley has chosen Bob Marley-One Love as his entrance music. Russell Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marley throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids the head kick by Marley.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Marley.
Marley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones closes the distance but Marley moves to the side
and Marley counters with a head kick.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marley, right into the meat.
Jones wants to clinch up but Marley keeps it at a distance.
Russell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marley was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones prevents Marley from getting back to his feet.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Marley managing to control the position.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
Marley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
Marley tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Marley tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Marley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Bob Marley has been cut.
Marley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Marley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Bob Marley's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marley regains half guard.
Marley trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Marley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Marley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marley throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marley jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Marley connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Marley pushes him off.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marley circles away.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley scores with a spinning back kick!
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marley can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russell Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marley is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones stands up over Marley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marley controlling the position.
Marley wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Marley is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
Marley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Marley wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones throwing shots but Marley is blocking nicely.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
Marley pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marley defending well though.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones thows a huge punch but Marley dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Marley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marley misses with a head kick.
Russell Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Marley.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones wants to clinch
and Marley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marley.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Marley as Jones shoots in.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Marley leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marley throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Marley throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marley tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marley to the ground. Marley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marley defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
Marley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Bob Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A head kick by Marley misses
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley manages to break the clinch.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marley.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Marley as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looks to clinch
and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bob Marley!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Bob Marley!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bob Marley!
Bob Marley wins by unanimous decision!
Bob Marley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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