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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Messi (ranked 1912 p4p, 1948 weight class) and Midget Mode Jones (ranked 164 p4p, 166 weight class). Messi comes to the cage accompanied by The spark. Leonard Messi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Midget Mode Jones's chin.
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145
8 - 2 - 1 |
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170 cm
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157
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Midget Mode Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Messi manages to get to full guard.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Messi looking to control.
Messi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Messi striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Messi leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Messi is trying to keep Jones in close.
Messi pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Messi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messi tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Messi is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Messi is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Messi's guard.
Messi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Messi looking for a sweep. Not yet Messi, not yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Messi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Messi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Messi trying to control here.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Messi is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midget Mode Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Messi blocks the leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Messi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones tries to buck Messi off but Messi is having none of it.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Messi's best efforts.
Messi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Messi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Messi works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Messi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Messi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Messi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones trying to control but Messi postures up.
Leonard Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Messi sits in half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Messi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Messi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Messi is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Messi defends easily.
Messi postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
That's four 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.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Messi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Messi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to improve his position but Messi is controlling well.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Messi pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Messi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
Messi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Messi has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones is trying to keep Messi in close.
Messi passes into half guard.
Messi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control but Messi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Messi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Messi doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Messi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Midget Mode Jones!
The defeated Leonard Messi had this to say: 'I appreciate all my fans, I will come back even stronger'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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