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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Aisa (ranked 24650 p4p, 6185 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 584 p4p, 575 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dance Wiv Me (Radio Edit). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Aisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aisa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aisa gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aisa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aisa forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Aisa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones postures up in Aisa's guard and throws a big left but Aisa blocks it.
Aisa tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aisa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aisa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aisa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aisa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Aisa from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aisa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aisa somewhat.
Antonio Aisa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aisa rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aisa has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Aisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is trying to push Aisa away but Aisa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aisa manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisa clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Aisa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Aisa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aisa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Aisa misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aisa misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisa has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Aisa is controlling him.
Come on Aisa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Aisa's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aisa.
Aisa tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Aisa manages to break the clinch.
Aisa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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.
Aisa clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Aisa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aisa looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Aisa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aisa manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Aisa's guard.
Aisa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Aisa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Antonio Aisa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Aisa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisa with a nice head shot there.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Aisa from controlling successfully.
Aisa wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisa stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aisa throws a nice head kick!
Aisa misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Aisa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aisa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Aisa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Aisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aisa moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aisa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aisa jumps guard.
Aisa looking to control.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones postures up.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aisa is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones works over Aisa with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aisa drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aisa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aisa tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Aisa drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Aisa.
Aisa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aisa lands a high kick!
Aisa misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Aisa has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisa drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Aisa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Aisa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aisa clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Aisa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Antonio Aisa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Aisa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Aisa instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisa pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aisa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aisa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aisa landing with the ground and pound.
Aisa stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aisa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aisa is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Aisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones tries to pull guard but Aisa won't allow it.
Aisa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aisa obliges.
Aisa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aisa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aisa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aisa rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jack Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aisa breaks the clinch.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aisa.
Aisa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aisa manages to break the clinch.
Aisa pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aisa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aisa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antonio Aisa is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aisa.
Aisa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Aisa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Aisa circles away.
Aisa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aisa attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Aisa with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aisa shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aisa looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Aisa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Aisa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aisa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Aisa!
The defeated Jack Jones had this to say: 'Look! I pulled a hamstring yesterday and it's yet to recover so shut up and get out my face!'.
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hype
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