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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Jones (ranked 805 p4p, 1234 weight class) and Taekn Arrms (ranked 91 p4p, 128 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taekn Arrms!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Arrms.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arrms has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Arrms is out of range.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Caleb Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body punch but Arrms moves out of range.
Arrms walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Arrms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a right hand that Arrms ducks under and follows up with a left that Arrms also avoids with ease.
Arrms shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Arrms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones gets caught napping as Arrms dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arrms has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to control but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Arrms wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arrms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Arrms is trying to keep Jones in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arrms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrms is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones trying to control but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Arrms is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arrms looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones dominated that round.
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.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Arrms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arrms.
Arrms trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones has his hands on Arrms's head, controlling the position.
Arrms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Arrms with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arrms can do to turn this around?
Arrms shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Jones tenderised Arrms's leg. Arrms is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arrms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Arrms moved out of range.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arrms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Arrms moved out of range nicely.
Jones thuds a left hand into Arrms's body.
Arrms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arrms was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Arrms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arrms shoots in but no luck this time.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taekn Arrms.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Arrms takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Arrms takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arrms feints the counter takedown.
Arrms has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Arrms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones looks for the body kick but Arrms saw that one coming.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Arrms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arrms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Arrms fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Arrms persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones takes a swing at Arrms's ribcage but misses.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Arrms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Arrms tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arrms fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Arrms slips the punch.
Arrms feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Arrms with that takedown attempt.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taekn Arrms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Arrms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arrms dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Arrms counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms.
Arrms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arrms is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrms is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Arrms content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arrms is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Arrms is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrms controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones swings for the body but Arrms moves out of range.
Caleb Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Arrms. Arrms gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrms with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Arrms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arrms.
Jones is trying to control the position but Arrms postures up.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Taekn Arrms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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