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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nasir Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 cm
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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182 cm
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasir Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Green! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Green throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green. Green staying out of range there. Green thows a body shot but no joy. Green throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. Green thows a body shot but no joy. Green lands a jab. Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones slips under a jab from Green. Green looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green blocks a head kick by Jones.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones is looking to chop away at Green's legs. Jones feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Jones stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jones stops Green from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head. Jones is taking a breather. Green 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. Green is looking to escape. Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jones lands strikes from half guard. Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Green wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Jones dominated that round. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Green. Left hook, right uppercut from Jones. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively. Green looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Green looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. Green fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range. Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jones feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Green wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nasir Jones just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jones blocks a head kick by Green.
Jones thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones slips a jab from Green. Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jones postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Jones dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nasir Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green lands with a slapping head kick. Green connects with a solid leg kick. Mike Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones throws a front kick aimed at Green's knee but Green avoids it well. A swing and a miss from Green. A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target. Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away. Jones throws a jab when Green was well out of range. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Green connects with a single shot there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. A cross from Green lands. Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green. Mike Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination! Green misses with a wild body shot. Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it. Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green. Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Green manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Jones postures up.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones throwing strikes but missing. Mike Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones is stalling in the full guard. Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones controlling from the top position.
That's four 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Jones!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
26% |
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