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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen Devil On My Shoulder as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Sydney, Brad Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Brad Jones has been cut.
Bronson misses with the combination.
Jones avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bronson is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Bronson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones pulls Bronson into guard.
Bronson wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pulls Bronson in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bronson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position.
Bronson wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronson is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Bronson is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bronson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Jones down.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
Bronson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bronson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of Bronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bronson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Bronson avoids the damage to the body.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bronson!
Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bronson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bronson counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bronson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bronson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charles Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bronson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones keeps control of Bronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson can't break the clinch.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bronson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones prevents Bronson from breaking the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bronson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronson thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Bronson misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Bronson.
Jones tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones clinches up with Bronson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Charles Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bronson.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones prevents Bronson from breaking the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Bronson stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Bronson is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bronson down to the mat. Bronson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Bronson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Bronson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Bronson didn't expect that.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Bronson wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brad Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones keeps control of Bronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bronson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to pull guard but Bronson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bronson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bronson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bronson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Bronson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Bronson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Brad Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bronson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bronson smiles and moves away.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bronson to the ground. Bronson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bronson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brad Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bronson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bronson!
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energy
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hype
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