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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Jones (ranked 6988 p4p, 5089 weight class) and Lawrence Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orlando Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lawrence Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels fails to land the takedown.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Daniels misses
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Daniels rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daniels up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daniels up against the cage.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Daniels.
Orlando Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Daniels.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daniels looking for a takedown.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Orlando Jones.
Daniels has managed to clinch.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Daniels rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniels drops back down to his feet.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniels drops back down to his feet.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Orlando Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daniels.
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lawrence Daniels has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has Daniels pushed against the cage.
Daniels can't get the takedown.
Jones stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Orlando Jones.
Daniels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Daniels takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daniels sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Lawrence Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Jones throws a push kick but Daniels slaps the foot to one side.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones tests Daniels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniels takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Daniels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daniels's head.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daniels on the side of the head.
Daniels is rocked!
A good leg kick by Jones.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Daniels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Daniels blocks the body kick.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Daniels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daniels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daniels there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice combination there by Daniels.
A big left from Jones misses.
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Daniels being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daniels will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Daniels has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Orlando Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels forces his way into half guard.
Jones has a hand on Daniels's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Daniels takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jones tries to improve his position but instead Daniels has taken his back!
Jones tries to break free.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Daniels has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jones is in real trouble here. Daniels gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Daniels wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lawrence Daniels!
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energy
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hype
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