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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikuru Asakura (ranked 2374 p4p, 2505 weight class) and Jackson Jones (ranked 201 p4p, 212 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikuru Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones thuds his right hand into Asakura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asakura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asakura with a jab.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asakura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Jones digs a good hook to Asakura's body.
Asakura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
Jones 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.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asakura slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asakura's hands.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asakura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Asakura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura feinted with a counter takedown.
Asakura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Asakura's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Asakura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura staying out of range there.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Asakura appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Jones misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jones catches Asakura right on the button with a cross.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Asakura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asakura.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Asakura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Asakura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Asakura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a body kick that stops Jones in his tracks momentarily.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asakura's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asakura.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asakura in his tracks.
Jackson Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Asakura's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones with a hook.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Asakura moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jackson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones connects with a right hand. Asakura shakes it off.
Asakura throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab from Jones.
Asakura staying out of range there.
Asakura throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice cross by Jones.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asakura under the eye.
Jones misses with a hook.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asakura ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asakura is defended easily by Jones.
Jones with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones gets caught napping as Asakura dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones prevents Asakura from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura is not content to let Jones control the position.
Asakura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones wants to stand up but Asakura has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Asakura is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Asakura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura actively working from the bottom here.
Asakura misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Asakura throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Asakura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Jones stalling.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asakura's head.
Jones is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asakura is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asakura is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asakura avoid being mounted?
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Mikuru Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asakura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Jones!
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energy
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RATING
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