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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bert Jonesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm
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224 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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182 cm
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205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bert Jonesy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dash! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jonesy dodges the punch combination from Dash.
Dash throws a solid leg kick but Jonesy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dash. Jonesy misses with a looping left. Dash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A leg kick checked by Jonesy. Jonesy throws a series of punches but Dash moves out of range. Dash misses with a few strikes there.
Dash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dash lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Dash lands a jab. Dash shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jonesy is trying to defend but Dash finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dash looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dash looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jonesy wants to get back to full guard. Dash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Dash slips a nice elbow through Jonesy's hands, connecting with Jonesy's forehead. Dash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jonesy is just riding it out for now. Dash eventually gives up the hold. Dash seems to be looking for submissions.
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. Jonesy is trying to stand.
Dash seems to be working for a kimura but Jonesy defends the submission attempt. Jonesy won't allow Dash to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jonesy gets back to full guard.
Dash throwing strikes but missing. Dash wants to pass the guard but Jonesy is keeping the position. Dash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jonesy dives on top into guard. Dash wants to sweep but no luck. Dash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dash has his foot on Jonesy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jonesy works his way back into a safe position though. Dash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jonesy passes into side control.
Jonesy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dash's legs. Dash manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jonesy's best efforts. Dash landing rabbit punches to the side of Jonesy's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. Jonesy stalling away here and it's allowed Dash to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dash dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dash misses with a double jab
and Jonesy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Jonesy leaves Dash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A right-left combo lands from Dash. Dash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dash on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dash cracks Jonesy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dash shoots for a takedown but Jonesy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dash listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dash misses with a takedown attempt - Jonesy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bert Jonesy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Dash. Dash throws a shot from downtown. Jonesy moves away and avoids it. Jonesy throws a body kick that misses. Jonesy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dash swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dash misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dash misses with a two punch combination.
Dash throws a nice looking combination but Jonesy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bert Jonesy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jonesy wants to hold on but Dash pushes him away. Jonesy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dash is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jonesy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jonesy! Dash working for a triangle but Jonesy defends it easily.
Jonesy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Dash is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dash working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jonesy has passed into half guard!
Dash is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dash is refusing to be controlled, as Jonesy sits in half guard. Dash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dash missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jonesy defends it easily. Jonesy won't allow Dash to sweep him here. Dash keeping moving, preventing Jonesy from controlling successfully. Dash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jonesy defends it easily. Dash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jonesy's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Dash will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jonesy throws a right hand that Dash ducks under and follows up with a left that Dash also avoids with ease. A punch combination from Dash misses. Jonesy stuffs the takedown attempt from Dash. Dash gets slowly back to his feet. Jonesy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Dash there. Dash closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jonesy did well to prevent Dash getting side control. Jonesy trying to control from the bottom.
Dash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jonesy has managed to free his arm - good work. Dash is trying to work for a kimura but Jonesy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dash wants to free his trapped foot but Jonesy is holding on for dear life with his legs. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jonesy sees it coming and defends easily. Jonesy wants to get back to his feet.
Dash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bert Jonesy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Dash wants to work for an arm triangle but Jonesy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jonesy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dash. Dash is looking to pass Jonesy's guard but actually Jonesy recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jonesy dives on top into guard. Dash working for a triangle but Jonesy defends it easily.
Jim Dash has got the better of the ground game so far. Dash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jonesy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jonesy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jonesy stands and steps away. Dash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jim Dash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonesy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dash looks to land a combination but Jonesy avoids it well. Bert Jonesy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jonesy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dash scores with a three punch combo!
Jim Dash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Dash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dash 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Dash!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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