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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jones (ranked 2017 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Holger Frankborger (ranked 248 p4p, 339 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Holger Frankborger!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Frankborger misses the target.
Frankborger misses the jab.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankborger.
Frankborger throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankborger lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones swings for the body but Frankborger moves out of range.
Frankborger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Frankborger counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankborger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Frankborger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankborger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Frankborger circles away.
A swing and a miss from Frankborger.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frankborger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones checks a low kick from Frankborger.
The fighters circling - Frankborger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to control from the top but Frankborger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Frankborger blocks nicely.
Frankborger has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Frankborger has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frankborger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones moves forwards but Frankborger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frankborger throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Frankborger.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frankborger misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankborger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holger Frankborger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Frankborger had a free shot at his head there.
Frankborger leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frankborger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frankborger throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frankborger.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Holger Frankborger has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frankborger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Frankborger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Frankborger's shoulder, as Frankborger tries to avoid the shot.
Frankborger feints a counter leg kick.
Frankborger tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones connects with a right hand. Frankborger shakes it off.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Frankborger counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones defending well as Frankborger loads up on a big left hand.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frankborger sprawls and moves away.
Frankborger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holger Frankborger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Frankborger moved out of range nicely.
Frankborger lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Frankborger lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Frankborger stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Holger Frankborger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is aggressively charging in as Frankborger backs up avoiding any damage. Frankborger tosses out a jab and Jones runs right into it face first! Jones is out cold! Frankborger dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jones's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holger Frankborger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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