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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Korn - Lets Do This Now. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Snake Jones enters the cage!
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200 cm
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245 lbs
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190 cm
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suck Liddel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Jones! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Liddel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away. Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Liddel fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Liddel leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Liddel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liddel gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suck Liddel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Liddel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Liddel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Liddel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Liddel tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Liddel is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Liddel eventually gives up the hold. Jones trying to hold on to Liddel's head to control him but Liddel postures up.
Liddel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jones wants to control but Liddel is keeping busy.
That's two 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. Liddel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jones tries to keep at a distance but Liddel has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Liddel. Liddel gets a trip takedown into half guard. Jones trying to control but Liddel postures up.
Liddel is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jones is trying to maintain the position but Liddel is very close to passing his half guard. Liddel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Liddel is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liddel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Liddel eventually gives up the hold. Liddel seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddel pinned against the cage. Liddel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Liddel shoots and misses and Jones counters by clinching up. Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Liddel shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jones wants a takedown.
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 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddel walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jones leaves Liddel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Liddel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones leaves Liddel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Liddel shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Liddel with a poor takedown and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Liddel looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liddel is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Liddel. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Snake Jones will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Liddel takes the fight into the clinch. Jones stops a takedown attempt from Liddel.
Liddel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Liddel manages to get underhooks.
Liddel pulls guard effortlessly. Liddel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily. Liddel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddel tries to get out of the position. Liddel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Liddel has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though. Liddel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Liddel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Liddel moves into the clinch. Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liddel lands a shoulder strike. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Liddel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suck Liddel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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. Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liddel.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Come on Liddel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Liddel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liddel just stands there and leans against the cage. Liddel looking for a takedown. Liddel tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Liddel drops back down to his feet.
Jones looking for a takedown. Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Liddel shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Liddel pulls guard effortlessly. Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddel is retaining full guard. Liddel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liddel looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jones throwing strikes but missing. Liddel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liddel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well. Jones postures up in Liddel's guard and throws a big left but Liddel blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Liddel shoots in but no luck this time. Liddel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liddel somewhat. Liddel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Liddel persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing. Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liddel to the mat! Liddel manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving. Liddel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Liddel has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle. Jones looking to pass the guard. Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Liddel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Liddel's legs - danger averted. Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Liddel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Liddel's legs - danger averted. Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liddel's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Suck Liddel will probably get the nod. That's time! Liddel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liddel. Liddel misses with a takedown and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suck Liddel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liddel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Liddel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard. Liddel manages to get to full guard.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones thows a big elbow that misses. Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Liddel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liddel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well. Liddel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well. Liddel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Liddel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Snake Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suck Liddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Liddel pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch. Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liddel tries to clinch up and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
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. Liddel tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard. Liddel postures up.
Liddel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones trying to control the position.
Liddel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liddel stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Liddel shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddel tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddel to the ground. Liddel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Liddel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Jones can't do much from the bottom here. Liddel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Jones tries to bench press Liddel off him but Liddel keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones can't do much from the bottom here. Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Liddel is staying active.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Liddel feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Liddel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Liddel trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones pulls Liddel in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Suck Liddel showed his dominance in that final round. I think Liddel 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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