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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brockington (ranked 3897 p4p, 23811 weight class) and Jure Jez (ranked 499 p4p, 762 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jure Jez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jez rushes Brockington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brockington blocks a head kick by Jez.
Jez swinging wildly here.
Brockington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Kevin Brockington has been cut.
Jez forces Brockington back against the cage and clinches.
Brockington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brockington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brockington goes for a takedown attempt but Jez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jez misses with a head kick.
Jure Jez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brockington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez tries to bench press Brockington off him but Brockington keeps the position.
Brockington goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brockington's guard! Nice work there by Jez!
Jez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brockington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jez tries to stand but Brockington is controlling from the bottom.
Jez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brockington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jez defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brockington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jez is one step ahead there.
Jez tries to stand but Brockington is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington is looking for a triangle but Jez pushes his legs off easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jez wants to stand but Brockington is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brockington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jez tries to stand but Brockington is controlling from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brockington is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brockington trying to control but Jez is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Jez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Brockington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jez gets a clinch.
Brockington manages to break the clinch.
Jez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brockington.
Jez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jez decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jez keeping full guard, as Brockington tries to pass.
Brockington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brockington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez wants to stand up but Brockington is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jez wants to stand up but Brockington is controlling him.
Brockington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jez wants to stand up but Brockington is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jez is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brockington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockington can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brockington wants to take the fight to the mat but Jez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brockington has Jez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brockington has Jez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jez avoids the elbow strike from Brockington, against the cage.
Jez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brockington has a takedown stuffed.
Jez throws a head kick but Brockington moves out of range.
Brockington avoids the head kick by Jez.
Brockington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Brockington with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brockington checks it well.
Brockington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jez misses with a kick to the body.
Kevin Brockington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Jez. No joy for Brockington on that attempt.
Jez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brockington.
Jez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brockington if he has to take too many more of those.
Jure Jez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jez throws a head kick that misses.
Jez throws a lazy head kick
and Brockington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brockington won't allow Jez to get back to his feet.
Brockington throws an elbow that misses. Jez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockington's guard. Nice move by Jez!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockington trying to control the position here.
Brockington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brockington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Jez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Brockington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Brockington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Jez does no damage.
Jez is looking to land body kicks.
Brockington attempts a counter takedown but Jez avoids it well and moves away.
Jez throws a leg kick
and Brockington counters with a takedown into side control.
Brockington tries for a kimura but Jez is defending well.
Brockington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington swings around for an armbar but Jez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brockington's guard.
Jez wants to stand but Brockington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez stands up and waves to Brockington to follow him.
Jez misses with a head kick.
Brockington slips a jab and a cross from Jez.
Brockington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brockington sprawls well initially but Jez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brockington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brockington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brockington trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brockington!
Brockington tries to reverse the position but Jez maintains control.
Brockington tries to hold on but Jez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington holds on for dear life, controlling Jez's posture momentarily.
Jez controlling the position easily from mount.
Jure Jez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brockington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brockington is trying is best to control the position here.
Jez tries to stand and escape but Brockington is controlling the position.
Brockington is looking to control Jez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brockington avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brockington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brockington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jez pinned against the cage. Jez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jez loads up on a big right hand but Brockington slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Brockington with that takedown attempt.
Kevin Brockington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jez showed some decent athleticism there.
Brockington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jez is on him like a limpet, forcing Brockington back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Brockington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jure Jez!
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energy
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RATING
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