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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 663 p4p, 1724 weight class) and Jayson Tatum (ranked 85 p4p, 229 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatum's waist but Tatum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatum is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Tatum circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Tatum.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones is working for takedown but Tatum is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Tatum blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatum lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Tatum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Tatum dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Tatum.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Tatum pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Tatum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tatum.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Tatum taking a breather.
Jones tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tatum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Tatum manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tatum.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Jones.
Tatum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Good body shot from Tatum.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tatum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones dives in and grabs Tatum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Jones takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Tatum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tatum misses.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatum defends well and Jones ends up having to push Tatum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Tatum manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Tatum dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Jones.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Tatum is struggling to control the position.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Tatum in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Jayson Tatum's cut even more.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Jayson Tatum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tatum is defending well.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Tatum.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Tatum is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Jones blocking some punches.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
The cut above Jayson Tatum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatum's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Tatum.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum leaning against his opponent.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatum lands an uppercut.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Jones.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
and Tatum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tatum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Tatum breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Tatum.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tatum lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatum circles away.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jayson Tatum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tatum circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Tatum scores with a body shot.
Tatum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Tatum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from Tatum as Jones shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatum sprawls well. Tatum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Tatum misses.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Tatum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatum lands with a light punch inside.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tatum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tatum's brow.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Tatum is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tatum 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Tatum!
A victorious Jayson Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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