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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Stojnic (ranked 2529 p4p, 3694 weight class) and Raynor Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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192 cm 25 188 9 - 8 - 0 |
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188 cm 27 192 3 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns Brawler Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Stojnic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raynor Anderson Jones! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stojnic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Stojnic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Anderson Jones kicks off Stojnic and gets to his feet. Stojnic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Anderson Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Anderson Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson Jones instigates a clinch. Stojnic is working for takedown but Anderson Jones is calmly controlling the position for now. Anderson Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stojnic after a bit of a struggle. Anderson Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stojnic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Stojnic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Anderson Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stojnic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson Jones stalling the fight.
Anderson Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stojnic. Anderson Jones pulls Stojnic into guard.
Stojnic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stojnic wants to control from the top but Anderson Jones keeps moving. The fighters are working up against the cage. Anderson Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Anderson Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stojnic after a bit of a struggle. Stojnic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Stojnic looking for a takedown. Anderson Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anderson Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Stojnic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stojnic passes Anderson Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard. Anderson Jones is not content to let Stojnic control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson Jones is trying to get back to full guard. Anderson Jones looks winded! Stojnic is looking to take a break and control but Anderson Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stojnic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Stojnic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stojnic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojnic. Anderson Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stojnic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stojnic is looking to take a break and control but Anderson Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stojnic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson Jones defends it well. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Anderson Jones controlling the position well. Stojnic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stojnic seems to be looking for submissions.
Stojnic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stojnic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Anderson Jones pushes Stojnic off looking to stand but Stojnic dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson Jones is looking to control Stojnic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson Jones avoid being mounted? Stojnic is working for a submission of some sort.
Stojnic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojnic. Stojnic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson Jones keeps working. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raynor Anderson 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. Anderson Jones motions for Stojnic to come forward. Anderson Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stojnic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Anderson Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stojnic is fending him off so far but Anderson Jones persists. Nope, Stojnic circles away and we're back to standing. Anderson Jones moves into the clinch. Stojnic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Stojnic is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Stojnic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Anderson Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stojnic smiles and moves away.
Anderson Jones fails with the takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stojnic is defended easily by Anderson Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson Jones clinches up with Stojnic and pushes him back against the cage. Stojnic is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson Jones breaks the clinch.
Anderson Jones moves into the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson Jones. Anderson Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stojnic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson Jones is defending well. The referee calls for Anderson Jones to work.
Anderson Jones is trying to break free. Anderson Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stojnic.
Stojnic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks. Anderson Jones slowing the pace effectively. Stojnic wants a takedown.
Stojnic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stojnic darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson Jones gets double underhooks and turns Stojnic into the cage. Anderson Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stojnic shoots in for a takedown but Anderson Jones shows good takedown defense. Horrible takedown attempt by Stojnic or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson Jones, which made it look bad. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stojnic is defended easily by Anderson Jones. Stojnic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson Jones but Anderson Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one. Anderson Jones dives in and grabs Stojnic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stojnic pushes down on Anderson Jones's head and hops out. Stojnic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Anderson Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Anderson Jones lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stojnic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Anderson Jones jumps guard.
Stojnic trying to control but Anderson Jones is working from the bottom. Anderson Jones is pulling down on Stojnic's head to control his posture. Anderson Jones keeping moving, preventing Stojnic from controlling successfully. Anderson Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stojnic trying to control but Anderson Jones is working from the bottom.
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. Stojnic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Anderson Jones tries to buck Stojnic off but Stojnic is having none of it. Stojnic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Anderson Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stojnic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Stojnic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stojnic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stojnic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raynor Anderson Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Stojnic fails with the takedown. Anderson Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson Jones duly obliges. Stojnic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson Jones's waist but Anderson Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stojnic off to one side. Stojnic gets tackled into the cage by Anderson Jones. Anderson Jones maintains the clinch. Anderson Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stojnic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Stojnic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Anderson Jones successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stojnic is pushing down on Anderson Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Stojnic has managed to sneak the leg through. Stojnic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stojnic seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson Jones defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stojnic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. Anderson Jones is looking to escape. Anderson Jones kicks Stojnic off and gets back to his feet. Stojnic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stojnic somewhat. Anderson Jones clinches up against the cage. Stojnic is working for takedown but Anderson Jones is calmly controlling the position for now. Anderson Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stojnic. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Anderson Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Raynor Anderson Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stojnic shoots and misses and Anderson Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Anderson Jones manages to break the clinch.
Anderson Jones fails with a takedown attempt. Stojnic goes for a double leg but Anderson Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson Jones continues to drive forward. Anderson Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stojnic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stojnic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stojnic looking for a takedown. Anderson Jones pulls guard successfully.
Anderson Jones keeping full guard, as Stojnic tries to pass. Stojnic trying to control but Anderson Jones is working from the bottom. Stojnic forces his way into half guard. Stojnic is working for a kimura but Anderson Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Stojnic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stojnic wants to pass to mount but Anderson Jones is defending the position. Stojnic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson Jones is just riding it out for now. Stojnic eventually gives up the hold. Stojnic wants to control but Anderson Jones is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stojnic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stojnic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson Jones keeps working. Denis Stojnic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Raynor Anderson Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stojnic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Raynor Anderson Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Anderson Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raynor Anderson Jones!
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energy
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RATING
37% |
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