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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Longson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Jafar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longson comes to the cage accompanied by its a fight. Anthony Longson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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197 cm
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297 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Longson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jafar misses the jab.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longson manages to avoid it.
Jafar throws a series of punches but Longson moves out of range.
Longson misses with a takedown attempt - Jafar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jafar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Longson moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jafar tries for a takedown but Longson circles away easily
and Longson counters with a shoot takedown. Jafar fights it but they end up in guard.
Longson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jafar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Longson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jafar fails with the takedown
and Longson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jafar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longson is in close to Jafar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jafar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Longson lands a couple of digs.
Longson drops back looking for a leg! Jafar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jafar manages to kick Longson off! Longson jumps back into Jafar's guard.
Jafar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jafar working for a triangle but Longson defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jafar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jafar looks gassed!
Jafar working a defensive guard here.
Longson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longson lands a couple of digs.
Longson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longson throwing strikes but missing.
Longson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Longson postures up in Jafar's guard and throws a big left but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar working a defensive guard here.
Longson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jafar trying to keep a closed guard but Longson is proving a slippery customer.
Jafar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Longson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jafar tries to avoid it but Longson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jafar to the ground. Jafar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Jafar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jafar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Longson counters with a single leg into guard. Jafar didn't expect that.
Anthony Longson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Jafar.
Longson 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.
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Longson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar postures up in Longson's guard and throws a big left but Longson blocks it.
Longson has a closed guard, preventing Jafar from standing up.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Longson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Longson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jafar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Longson counters with a shoot takedown. Jafar fights it but they end up in guard.
Jafar has Longson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jafar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longson is controlling him.
Longson with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Longson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jafar is trying to keep Longson in close.
Jafar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longson is controlling him.
Jafar has momentary wrist control but Longson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longson scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jafar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jafar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longson.
Jafar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longson lands a couple of elbows.
Longson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Longson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jafar has wrist control.
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longson's guard.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Longson is retaining full guard.
Longson keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jafar throws a big right hand that misses.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jafar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jafar tries to stand but Longson is controlling from the bottom.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Longson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar wants to stand but Longson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jafar misses with a takedown attempt
and Longson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jafar won't be happy with that.
Longson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jafar is looking for a sweep.
Longson lands a nice forearm strike.
Longson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Longson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jafar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Longson but great work by Jafar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jafar working the strikes but Longson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jafar escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jafar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jafar!
Anthony Longson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Jafar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Longson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anthony Longson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longson raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Longson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Longson scores with a takedown into Jafar's guard.
Jafar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jafar trying to keep a closed guard but Longson is proving a slippery customer.
Longson stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar stands up over Longson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jafar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar is looking to stand up but Longson won't let him.
Jafar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Longson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jafar has Longson in his guard.
Longson is in close to Jafar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jafar wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Longson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jafar trying to keep a closed guard but Longson is proving a slippery customer.
Longson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jafar pushes Longson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jafar tries for a takedown but Longson circles away easily
and Longson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jafar's guard now.
Longson distracts Jafar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jafar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longson.
Longson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Longson distracts Jafar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Longson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Longson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jafar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longson is one step ahead there.
Longson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jafar misses with a body shot
and Longson counters with a shoot takedown. Jafar fights it but they end up in guard.
Jafar 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.
Longson throwing strikes from guard but Jafar blocks nicely.
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longson keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Longson keeps moving.
Longson is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Longson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jafar stands and steps away. Longson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jorge Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jafar misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Longson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Longson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Longson!
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hype
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