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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinnie Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with DJ Flores's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Flores fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vinnie Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones drops Flores with a left and a right! Oh, Flores is hurt - Jones dives into side control looking to finish!
Flores is rocked!
Flores is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oh Flores is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flores seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flores to his feet.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a one two! Flores had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Flores takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones tries to bum rush Flores with a series of wild strikes but Flores uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Flores closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Flores pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flores gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flores on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Flores backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones cracks Flores with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Flores is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones with a hook.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flores. Flores circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Flores is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones throws a combination. Flores tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones looks to land a combination. Flores sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donk. Jones catches Flores right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flores.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Flores shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Flores backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Flores clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Flores jumps guard.
Flores wants to sweep but no luck.
Flores is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Flores looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Flores is controlling him.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flores gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Flores's head to control him but Flores postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flores doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flores manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flores manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wanted to stand there but Flores had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Flores has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Flores pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Flores has double underhooks.
Jones tries to break free but Flores pushes him back against the cage.
Flores jumps guard but Jones stands there with Flores around his waist. Flores gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flores is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flores keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to circle away but Flores has him pinned against the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Flores is controlling the position.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Flores keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to break free but Flores has control.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Flores is controlling him.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flores.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flores goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Flores keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flores keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Flores has double underhooks.
Flores successfully pulls guard.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Flores has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flores stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Flores stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
DJ Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flores has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Flores breaks from the clinch.
Flores has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flores gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Flores tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is pressing down on Flores's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flores throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Flores defends easily.
Flores drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flores jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant 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.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flores.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flores is controlling him.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Flores dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones clobbers Flores with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flores moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flores.
Flores takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Flores closes the distance and clinches.
Flores looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flores pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones tests Flores's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Flores keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Flores off the cage and back into rage.
Vinnie Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Flores with an uppercut!
A left lands for Jones.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Flores backpedaling.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Flores takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flores is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flores is defended easily by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flores moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Jones.
Flores changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flores looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Flores throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Flores pushes his legs off easily.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flores controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Flores slips an elbow through the middle.
Flores throws a big right hand that misses.
Flores might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flores postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flores tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flores somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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.
Flores avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Flores closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Flores wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Flores stands up from Jones's guard - Flores perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Jones!
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