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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by ADIDAS. The crowd seem to be enjoying Black's choice of entrance music: Jedward - Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Black!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Black stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
Black preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Black trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Black wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Black is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Black wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Black looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to break free but Black pushes him back against the cage.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones wants to break free but Black has control.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black advances to half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Black wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Black winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones keeping hold of Black's head, controlling as best he can.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Black.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Black wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Black working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Black wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Black is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black working Jones over with strikes.
Black is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arthur Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Black connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Black working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black preventing the sweep.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Alex Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Black.
Black has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
Black keeping his opponent close.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Black trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Black gets back to full guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
Jones tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Black fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Arthur Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Black's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is fighting to break Black's control of his arms but Black is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Black working a defensive guard here.
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.
Black 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.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jones clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Black tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Black fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Black has his takedown stuffed
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Alex Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Black.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black 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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Black can't get the takedown.
Black can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two 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 wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Black goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Alex Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black prevents Jones from improving his position.
Black winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones is trying to keep Black in close.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Black distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jones had his way with Arthur Black in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Black looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Black prevents Jones from improving his position.
Black wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black preventing the sweep.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Black is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Black is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Black cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
Jones working for a submission but Black is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Black has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Black!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones 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.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Black!
Arthur Black is the new welterweight champion!
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