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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Macho Fantastico (ranked 1037 p4p, 673 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 116 p4p, 81 weight class). Fantastico comes to the cage accompanied by Macho. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 cm 23 160 6 - 3 - 0 |
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179 cm 23 165 5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class MT Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Macho Fantastico! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Jones! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fantastico is looking to chop away at Jones's legs. Jones clinches. Fantastico is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Fantastico slowing the pace effectively. Fantastico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Fantastico misses with some punches.
Fantastico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantastico. Fantastico lands with a light punch inside. Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow. The referee calls for Fantastico to work.
A head punch on the inside from Fantastico fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow. Jones working aggressively here.
Fantastico blocks an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Fantastico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantastico. Still in the clinch, Fantastico scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries a body shot but Fantastico blocks it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastico controls the action.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head. Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastico swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fantastico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Fantastico misses with a body punch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Fantastico. Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones. Fantastico pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jones scores with a nice hook to the head. Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow. Fantastico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastico is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Fantastico fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to throw a body punch but Fantastico avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Fantastico.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fantastico. Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. Jones misses with some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastico misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones letting Fantastico take a breather here. Jones misses with a body punch.
Fantastico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastico controls the action.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head. Fantastico lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones digs a right hand into Fantastico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fantastico's gas tank. Jones misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Fantastico blocking some punches.
Fantastico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fantastico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Fantastico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones slips a jab from Fantastico. Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Fantastico is wise to it. Jones scores with a jab. Fantastico works Jones's body with a nice hook. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Fantastico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fantastico tries a head kick but it misses.
Macho Fantastico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fantastico turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fantastico lands with a shot to the body. Fantastico throws a sloppy head kick and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fantastico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away. Fantastico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fantastico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fantastico. Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Fantastico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Decent striking displayed by Fantastico there. Fantastico misses with a body shot
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caleb Jones will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Fantastico connects with a solid leg kick. Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to work over Fantastico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fantastico stalling against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Fantastico avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. Jones lands with a light punch inside. Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards. Fantastico breaks the clinch.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Fantastico in a clinch.
Fantastico working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones wants to stall.
Fantastico slows down the pace here.
Fantastico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Fantastico.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. Fantastico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caleb Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fantastico tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Fantastico fails to land. A shot in the inside from Fantastico. Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jones working aggressively here.
Jones digs a right hand into Fantastico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fantastico's gas tank. Fantastico is stalling here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastico blocks a body shot from Jones. Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Fantastico. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards. Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Fantastico. Fantastico misses with a hook from the clinch. Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastico trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fantastico into the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones lands a body punch in the clinch. Jones lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Fantastico fails to land. Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fantastico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fantastico is keeping busy. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fantasticos head. Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jones. Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fantastico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fantastico manages to break the clinch.
Fantastico swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Fantastico cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head. Fantastico misses the shot to the body. Fantastico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastico misses with the head strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Fantastico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Jones misses with some punches.
Fantastico has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Fantastico blocks an uppercut.
Fantastico breaks the clinch.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fantastico, pushing him back against the cage. Fantastico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jones working aggressively here.
Fantastico breaks the clinch.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fantastico needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there. Fantastico throws a nice inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Jones moves in looking to clinch but Fantastico pushes him off. Fantastico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantastico. Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Fantastico half committed to a counter leg kick. Jones misses with a head kick.
Fantastico misses with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick. Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with a wild body shot. Fantastico misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones gets a clinch. Jones lands an uppercut. Fantastico misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. A hook to the body from Fantastico.
Fantastico blocks an uppercut.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastico pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Fantastico. Fantastico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jones tries to clinch there but Fantastico circles away.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Fantastico moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Fantastico connects with a solid leg kick. Jones moves into range and clinches up with Fantastico. Fantastico swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow. Jones tries a body shot but Fantastico blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Still in the clinch, Fantastico scores with a nice short uppercut. Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand into Fantastico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fantastico's gas tank. Fantastico takes a shot to the head. Fantastico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a body shot. Fantastico breaks the clinch.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Fantastico in the body. Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fantastico. Fantastico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Fantastico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jones misses with a hook
and Fantastico counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check. Fantastico instigates a clinch. Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards. Fantastico breaks the clinch.
Fantastico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantastico. Fantastico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jones tries to clinch up but Fantastico circles away and keeps his distance. Fantastico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a hook but Fantastico avoids it easily. Jones tries to clinch but Fantastico moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Fantastico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily. Fantastico moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastico lands a body punch in the clinch. Jones throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Jones. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fantastico breaks from the clinch.
Fantastico takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jones dips to his left and cracks Fantastico with an uppercut! Fantastico slips under a jab from Jones. Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fantastico can pounce on him.
Fantastico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jones rushes Fantastico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Macho Fantastico did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fantastico clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastico lands a shoulder strike. Fantastico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastico avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones defending well as Fantastico loads up on a big left hand. Jones slips a jab and a cross from Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with a body shot.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A solid body kick from Fantastico. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fantastico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastico was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jones blocks a head kick by Fantastico.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fantastico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A cross from Jones lands. Jones throws a leg kick and Fantastico counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jones has Fantastico up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Fantastico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jones thuds his right hand into Fantastico's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fantastico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastico thows a leg kick but Jones checks it and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Fantastico misses with a shot to the body and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy. Fantastico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones misses with a hook. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fantastico paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice body punch from Fantastico. Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantastico circles away.
Fantastico throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A punch combination from Jones misses. Fantastico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fight moves into the clinch position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fantastico.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to throw a body punch but Fantastico avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. Fantastico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Fantastico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones closes the distance but Fantastico moves to the side and Fantastico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jones scores with a nice strike. Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy. Fantastico connects with a solid leg kick. Fantastico tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance. Fantastico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jones is looking to score with low kicks. Fantastico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastico looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastico misses with a low kick. Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones works on Fantastico's body with a couple of short punches. Fantastico misses with a short punch on the inside. A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Fantastico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Macho Fantastico will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! Fantastico moves away from the strike by Jones. Fantastico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws out a counter right but Fantastico avoids it with no problem. Fantastico keeps the fight on the outside. Fantastico misses with a double jab.
Fantastico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A swing and a miss from Jones. Fantastico jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fantastico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fantastico scores with a punch to the head. Fantastico throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick. Fantastico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fantastico is out of range and Jones settles back down. As Jones looks to move away, Fantastico throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones clinches. Fantastico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fantastico fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws out a counter right but Fantastico avoids it with no problem. Jones misses with an uppercut
enabling Fantastico to counter with a crisp jab. Jones moves in looking to clinch but Fantastico pushes him off. Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFantastico. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fantastico throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. A slow jab from Fantastico misses its intended target. Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jones pushes Fantastico up against the cage in a clinch. Jones scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Fantastico scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastico working aggressively here.
Fantastico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastico prevents a body shot from Jones. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fantastico has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Fantastico struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. Fantastico swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fantastico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fantastico scores with a hook. Macho Fantastico is winning the standup battle so far. Fantastico takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fantastico throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. Fantastico lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones. Fantastico leaning his opponent against the cage. Jones takes a shot to the head. Jones blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut. Fantastico working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones pushes Fantastico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones. Fantastico lands a right hand. Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastico controls the action.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastico misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastico lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastico lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantastico. Fantastico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fantastico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fantastico lands a right hand. Fantastico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones presses Fantastico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fantastico connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Macho Fantastico. I think Fantastico has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Macho Fantastico! Macho Fantastico is the new lightweight champion! A victorious Macho Fantastico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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