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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Rise Against -Prayer Of The Refugee. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gump as he jumps to the side.
Gump defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gump sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Good work by Gump as he checks the leg kick.
Gump stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gump manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gump manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Gump in his guard.
Gump has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Gump in close.
That's four 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Forest Gump will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gump as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Liam Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones stops Gump from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Gump trying to control here.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gump's thigh. Gump counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gump is retaining full guard.
Jones is pushing down on Gump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gump is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gump trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
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 is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gump's thigh. Gump counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gump is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gump has escaped and now he's on top!
Gump stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Liam Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gump has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
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!
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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones tries to advance position but instead Gump slips a leg back in to half guard.
Gump is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Gump has one foot on Jones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is pressing down on Gump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gump is holding on for now.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gump is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gump is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Gump pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Gump tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones shoots in but Gump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Gump slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Gump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Gump.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Jones!
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FIGHT
RATING
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