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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones Jr (ranked 300 p4p, 45 weight class) and Dorde Dramicanin (ranked 622 p4p, 96 weight class). 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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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorde Dramicanin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr misses the jab.
Jones Jr clinches with his opponent.
Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Dramicanin.
Jones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dramicanin avoids it by throwing Jones Jr back against the cage.
Jones Jr is leaning against Dramicanin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dramicanin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dramicanin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Jones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dramicanin misses with a punch to the body.
Dramicanin misses with the head strike.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dramicanin.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Jr fails to land.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dramicanin.
Jones Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dramicanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones Jr up against the cage.
Jones Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dramicanin up against the cage.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr working aggressively here.
Dramicanin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dramicanin to the mat! Dramicanin manages to get full guard.
Dramicanin controls Jones Jr momentarily but Jones Jr frees himself.
Jones Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dramicanin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dramicanin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones Jr is working away from the top position though.
Dramicanin has hold of Jones Jr's hands but Jones Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dramicanin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones Jr passes to side control.
Dramicanin is looking to reverse the position.
Jones Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Dramicanin is trying to improve his position.
Jones Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones Jr trying to control the position but Dramicanin is working away.
Dramicanin is looking for a sweep.
Jones Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Dramicanin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones Jr's best efforts.
Jones Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jones Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dramicanin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dramicanin taking some punishment here, with Jones Jr in his half guard.
Jones Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr is keen to just control but Dramicanin is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr is really struggling to control Dramicanin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dramicanin actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr trying to control the action but Dramicanin is working from the bottom.
Dramicanin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones Jr's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, jab by Jones Jr - just one landing.
Dramicanin misses with a double jab
and Jones Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jones Jr moves forwards but Dramicanin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dramicanin digs a good hook to Jones Jr's body.
Jones Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dramicanin throws out the jab.
Dramicanin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Dramicanin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin lands a really nice looking cross but Jones Jr seems unphased.
Dramicanin slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
Dramicanin is looking for the big counter here.
Dramicanin moves out of range as Jones Jr strikes.
Jones Jr throws a hook but Dramicanin avoids it easily.
Dramicanin swings widly with a right hand
and Jones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Dramicanin does no damage.
Dramicanin gets tackled into the cage by Jones Jr. Jones Jr maintains the clinch.
Jones Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dramicanin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dramicanin can turn it around.
Jones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dramicanin avoids it by throwing Jones Jr back against the cage.
Jim Jones Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones Jr gets an underhook and turns Dramicanin into the cage.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dramicanin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones Jr.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin blocks an uppercut.
Jones Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dramicanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dramicanin avoids it by throwing Jones Jr back against the cage.
Jones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dramicanin.
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 Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Dramicanin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
Dramicanin wants to break free but Jones Jr has control.
Dramicanin slowing the pace effectively.
Dramicanin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
Jones Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr blocks an uppercut.
Jones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Dramicanin stalling the fight.
Jones Jr misses with a body punch.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr working aggressively here.
Jones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dramicanin controls his hands.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dramicanin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Dramicanin's head back.
Dramicanin connects with a body shot that sends Jones Jr's belly button to the back.
Jones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Dramicanin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
Dramicanin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones Jr defending well as Dramicanin loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Dramicanin misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramicanin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Dramicanin misses with a hook.
Jones Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dramicanin can do to turn this around?
Dramicanin ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin throws a right hand that misses
and Jones Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Dramicanin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones Jr at a distance.
Dramicanin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Jones Jr is looking to clinch but Dramicanin is avoiding it.
Jones Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dramicanin misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones Jr misses the target.
Dramicanin digs a good body shot into Jones Jr's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Dramicanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dramicanin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Jones Jr coming out on top.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dramicanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dramicanin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dramicanin is leaning against Jones Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to work over Dramicanin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones Jr misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dramicanin.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
Dramicanin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones Jr lands a right hand.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr stalls.
Dramicanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dramicanin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
Jones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Dramicanin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones Jr regains guard.
Dramicanin preventing the sweep.
Jones Jr is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dorde Dramicanin just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dramicanin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a jab to Dramicanin's midsection.
Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body. Dramicanin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Dramicanin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Jones Jr with a jab.
Jones Jr is looking to clinch but Dramicanin is avoiding it.
Dramicanin closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Jones Jr.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr - that landed with a thud.
Jones Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dramicanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dramicanin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr cracks Dramicanin with a nice body shot.
Jones Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dramicanins head.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dramicanin controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dramicanin.
The referee calls for Dramicanin to work.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dramicanin controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr stalling in the clinch.
Jones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut.
Dramicanin blocks an uppercut.
Dramicanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
Dramicanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones Jr.
Dramicanin slows down the pace here.
Jones Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Jr fails to land.
Jones Jr pushes Dramicanin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones Jr lands a shot to the body.
Dramicanin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones Jr blocks a body shot from Dramicanin.
Dramicanin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Jones Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones Jr misses with the head strike.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin blocks an uppercut.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin has a couple of punches blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dramicanin.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dramicanin controls his hands.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dramicanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to work over Dramicanin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dramicanin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dramicanin prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr had his way with Dorde Dramicanin in that 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!
Dramicanin slips a jab from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dramicanin swivels and escapes.
Dorde Dramicanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dramicanin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dramicanin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dramicanin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dramicanin momentarily.
Jones Jr scores with a hook.
Jones Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dramicanin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dramicanin lands a slapping body shot.
Jones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Dramicanin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dramicanin pushes Jones Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin avoiding damage.
Dramicanin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dramicanin misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dramicanin backwards.
Dramicanin stalling in the clinch but Jones Jr improves position.
Jones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dramicanin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr misses with the head strike.
Jones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
A short left from Jones Jr.
Jim Jones Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dramicanin backwards.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a body punch.
Jones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr misses with the head strike.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dramicanin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Dramicanin controls the action.
Dramicanin blocking some punches.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a body punch.
Dramicanin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr blocks a body shot from Dramicanin.
Jones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
Dramicanin has a couple of punches blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones Jr working aggressively here.
Jones Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dramicanin avoids it by throwing Jones Jr back against the cage.
Dorde Dramicanin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dramicanin misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jones Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jim Jones Jr!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jim Jones Jr!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jim Jones Jr!
Jim Jones Jr wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Jones Jr retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Jim Jones Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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