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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 10 p4p, 72 weight class) and Mason Jones (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). Dorado comes to the cage accompanied by MY STORY. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones throws a body punch but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
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.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones is trying to hold Dorado in close to prevent damage but Dorado has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dorado is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dorado prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Dorado content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has given up his back here.
Jones trying to control the action but Dorado just sinks the hooks in.
Dorado really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
Dorado looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dorado off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dorado is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Dorado gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with a nice cross.
Dorado scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones has Dorado pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dorado sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dorado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dorado swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones misses with a hook
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Dorado controlling the position.
Jones is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dorado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado wants to take Jones's back here but Jones is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dorado not allowing Jones to control his hands.
Dorado keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorado controls the position.
Dorado struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dorado controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
Dorado is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones is keeping busy.
Dorado is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Dorado has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dorado moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorado.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dorado has passed into side control.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dorado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dorado wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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