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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Tuiplota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sione Tuiplota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuiplota scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Tuiplota trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Tuiplota's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tuiplota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Tuiplota pushes his legs off easily.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuiplota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tuiplota will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tuiplota tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is working an open guard so Tuiplota takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Tuiplota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tuiplota knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Tuiplota controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tuiplota won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Tuiplota is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Tuiplota looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuiplota trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuiplota is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Tuiplota counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuiplota just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tuiplota missing with knees to the body.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuiplota smiles and moves away.
Sione Tuiplota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Jones.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones won't allow Tuiplota to get back to his feet.
Tuiplota can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is working for a kimura but Tuiplota is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Tuiplota defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tuiplota regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tuiplota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to stand but Tuiplota has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones trying to control but Tuiplota is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuiplota looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuiplota, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Tuiplota dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuiplota closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tuiplota lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tuiplota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuiplota sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuiplota gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones blocks a head kick by Tuiplota.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Tuiplota counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Tuiplota trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controls Tuiplota momentarily but Tuiplota frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuiplota trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuiplota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jones is tightening it up a little... Tuiplota has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tuiplota reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tuiplota taps out! nice BJJ there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jacob Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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