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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Jones (ranked 4618 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Joshi Dell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Drag Racer. A fine choice. Joshi Dell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshi Dell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Casey Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dell's head backwards.
Dell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dell feints the counter takedown.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Dell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Dell is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Dell throws a big elbow that misses.
Dell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dell preventing the sweep.
Dell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dell wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Dell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones has control of Dell's left arm, preventing Dell from doing any damage.
Dell landing with the ground and pound.
Dell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a hook but Dell blocks it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dell moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Dell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dell misses with some punches.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dell.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dell uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dell stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Dell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dell throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dell trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Dell counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dell but great work by Jones.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Dell struggling a bit here.
Dell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dell wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working Dell over with strikes.
Dell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dell is trying to control but can't.
Jones thows a huge punch but Dell dodges it nicely.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dell on the ground.
Dell is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dell avoid being mounted?
Dell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dell trying to control here.
Dell gets back to full guard.
Dell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dell wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his hands on Dell's head, controlling the position.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pulls Dell in close to prevent any damage.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dell tries to pass.
Dell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dell cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Joshi Dell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dell trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshi Dell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dell moved out of range nicely.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Dell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Dell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dell slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dell moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones tests Dell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dell throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Dell.
Dell ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Dell instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Dell's takedown attempt.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Dell stalling.
Dell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Dell's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dell.
Dell has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Dell dives into Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dell from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Dell pulled in close to control his posture.
Dell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dell from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dell pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Dell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dell is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Dell is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dell is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dell is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is not content to let Dell control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dell is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshi Dell.
I've got Dell 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Joshi Dell!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Joshi Dell!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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