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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon Jones Ii (ranked 4346 p4p, 4718 weight class) and Night Fright (ranked 247 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lil Jon Jones Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Night Fright!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fright tries to keep at a distance but Jones Ii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fright jumps guard.
Jones Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fright is keeping the position for now.
Jones Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Fright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Ii postures up in Fright's guard and throws a big left but Fright blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones Ii defends well.
Fright pulls Jones Ii in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones Ii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fright working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones Ii wants to pass the guard but Fright is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones Ii defends it easily.
Fright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fright blocks a head kick by Jones Ii.
Fright drives through and clinches with Jones Ii against the cage.
Fright successfully pulls guard.
Fright trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Ii is proving a slippery customer.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Fright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fright controls Jones Ii momentarily but Jones Ii frees himself.
Fright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones Ii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fright's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fright looking for a sweep. Not yet Fright, not yet.
Fright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones Ii throwing strikes but missing.
Fright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Ii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fright keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones Ii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Night Fright will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fright tries to clinch up but Jones Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Fright tries to clinch up but Jones Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones Ii throws a looping overhand right but Fright ducks down to avoid it.
Jones Ii looks for the body kick but Fright saw that one coming.
Jones Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Fright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones Ii.
Fright closes the distance and pushes Jones Ii back into the cage.
Fright blocks an uppercut.
Fright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones Ii uses from the top position.
Fright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones Ii is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones Ii wants to control from the top but Fright keeps moving.
Fright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fright trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Ii is proving a slippery customer.
Fright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones Ii is aware though and is defending well.
Jones Ii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fright has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fright controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two 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.
Fright trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
Jones Ii is looking for a triangle but Fright pushes his legs off easily.
Fright is stalling in the full guard.
Fright trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
Fright sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fright trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fright closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Fright to work.
Fright has Jones Ii pushed against the cage.
Jones Ii is pressed up against the cage. Fright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones Ii down to the mat. Jones Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fright doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones Ii circles away.
Fright moves into the clinch.
Jones Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fright smiles and moves away.
Fright darts in and clinches Jones Ii up against the cage.
Fright slowing the pace effectively.
Fright is struggling to control the position.
Fright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fright jumps guard and drags Jones Ii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Night Fright 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!
Fright clinches.
Night Fright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fright prevents it.
Jones Ii tries to pull guard but Fright won't allow it.
Jones Ii misses with an elbow over the top.
Fright is pushing Jones Ii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii tries to pull guard but Fright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon Jones Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fright stalling the fight.
Jones Ii jumps guard but Fright stands there with Jones Ii around his waist. Jones Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fright's elbow.
Jones Ii letting Fright take a breather here.
Jones Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Ii has Fright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
Fright goes for a takedown attempt but Jones Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones Ii throws out a leg kick but Fright moves out of range and Jones Ii only half commits.
Jones Ii instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fright.
Jones Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fright forces Jones Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Fright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones Ii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fright effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Ii is trying to drag Fright to the mat but Fright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Ii tries for a takedown but Fright manages to get underhooks.
Fright stalling the fight.
Fright stalls.
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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Ii fails to land.
Fright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Night Fright.
Jones Ii throws a low kick but Fright avoids it.
Fright pushes Jones Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Night Fright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fright.
Fright gets control of Jones Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Night Fright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fright 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Night Fright!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Night Fright!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Night Fright!
Night Fright wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
23% |
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