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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jones (ranked 179 p4p, 120 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 23 p4p, 16 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lang's choice of entrance music: Каспийский Груз - Табор уходит в небо. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clubber Lang was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Great wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Jones jumps guard and drags Lang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Lang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is not content to let Lang control the position.
Jones tries to buck Lang off but Lang is having none of it.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Lang dominates the positioning.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lang in particular looking to stall.
Lang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Lang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lang controlling the pace for now.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Lang has a good base and remains in mount.
Lang 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.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones throws a strike but Lang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lang escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Lang is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lang controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lang throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Lang misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Lang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Lang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lang has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Lang defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Lang to get to half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lang wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Lang stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Lang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Lang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lang uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard.
Lang controlling the action here.
Lang is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Lang has mounted him!
Lang content just to control the position here.
Lang prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Lang prevents Jones from improving his position.
Lang is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lang prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lang has passed into half guard!
Lang not doing much here.
The adventures of Lang the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Lang has control of the leg.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Lang has mounted him!
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones has a hand on Lang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clubber Lang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones blocks a jab.
Lang jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Lang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Lang swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Lang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones dives in and grabs Lang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lang pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
Lang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Lang thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lang connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lang lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Kevin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lang but Lang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lang misses with a body kick.
As Lang tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Lang manages to avoid the attempt.
Lang thumps Jones with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Lang and move into the clinch.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Lang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lang thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lang - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lang. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang being controlled against the cage.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Lang gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lang 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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