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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Denn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Denn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denn stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Denn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Denn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Denn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denn.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Denn.
Denn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is pulling down on Denn's head. It's preventing any offense from Denn, at least for the moment.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Denn pushes his legs off easily.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones keeping full guard, as Denn tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denn throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denn 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.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Denn has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Denn to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Denn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Denn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones tries to stand but Denn is controlling from the bottom.
Denn 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.
Denn is breathing heavily.
Jones cracks Denn with a solid left hand.
Denn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denn keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to control from the top but Denn keeps moving.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denn keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Denn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Denn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Denn manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Denn's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denn misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denn tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones lands a high kick!
Denn dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Denn's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Denn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Denn misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones has Denn up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants the takedown. Denn is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Denn's guard against the cage.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones is working Denn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Denn 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 distracts Denn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones is working Denn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Denn to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Denn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Denn wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Denn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denn sneaks back into half guard.
Denn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones working over Denn with some ground and pound. Denn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Denn taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Denn defends it.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Denn won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones throwing shots but Denn is blocking nicely.
Denn is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is nestled in close to Denn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Denn blocks a head kick by Jones.
Denn stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Denn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch up but Denn circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denn is defended easily by Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Denn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denn fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Denn backing up. Denn nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Jones lands but Denn takes it in his stride.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Denn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Denn shrugs off.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Denn shrugs off.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Denn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Denn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denn is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Denn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Denn shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Denn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Denn misses with a takedown
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Denn really felt that one!
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denn blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denn moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Denn throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a push kick but Denn slaps the foot to one side.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws a head kick but Denn moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Denn stuffs the takedown.
Carl Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Denn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones is in close to Denn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denn looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Denn is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Denn is defending well.
Denn throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
DJ Denn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Denn is trying to improve his position.
Carl Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Denn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carl Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denn tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denn some visible discomfort.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Denn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Denn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Denn gets full guard.
Denn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones 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 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones cracks Denn with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Jones!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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