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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go DJ by Lil Wayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangizwe.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bangizwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Bangizwe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones trying to control but Bangizwe is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Bangizwe's guard and throws a big left but Bangizwe blocks it.
Bangizwe keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Bangizwe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Bangizwe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Bangizwe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bangizwe has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Bangizwe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones tries to move to full mount but Bangizwe actually manages to regain half guard.
Jones is looking to pass Bangizwe's guard but actually Bangizwe recovers to full guard.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Bangizwe is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control but Bangizwe is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bangizwe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Bangizwe in his guard.
Bangizwe preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bangizwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangizwe prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones is trying to control the position but Bangizwe postures up.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bangizwe is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangizwe looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to keep Bangizwe in close.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Bangizwe pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mandla Bangizwe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Bangizwe's head back.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangizwe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones throws a jab when Bangizwe was well out of range.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones connects with a right hand. Bangizwe shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangizwe.
Jones throws a hook but Bangizwe blocks it.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bangizwe's waist but Bangizwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Bangizwe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bangizwe wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Bangizwe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bangizwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangizwe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bangizwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two 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.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bangizwe moved out of range nicely.
Bangizwe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Bangizwe.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bangizwe.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangizwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Bangizwe scores with a leg kick.
Bangizwe misses the jab.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Mandla Bangizwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bangizwe moved out of range nicely.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Bangizwe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Bangizwe looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangizwe avoids the body shot from Jones.
Mandla Bangizwe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangizwe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bangizwe moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Bangizwe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bangizwe staying out of range there.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Bangizwe's head but Bangizwe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Bangizwe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones jabs at Bangizwe's body.
Bangizwe slips under a jab.
Jones sizes up Bangizwe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 Mandla Bangizwe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones tries to clinch there but Bangizwe circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
Bangizwe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bangizwe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangizwe.
Dave Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Bangizwe.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bangizwe avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangizwe is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bangizwe. That one must have hurt.
Bangizwe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Bangizwe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Bangizwe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bangizwe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bangizwe cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bangizwe. That one must have hurt.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangizwe.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Bangizwe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses.
Bangizwe scores with a jab.
Bangizwe misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Bangizwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Bangizwe lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a combination
and Bangizwe counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bangizwe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangizwe. That's going to slow Jones down.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bangizwe moved out of range nicely.
Bangizwe throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangizwe!
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Bangizwe ducks down to avoid it.
Bangizwe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bangizwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Bangizwe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Bangizwe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones moves out of range as Bangizwe throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Bangizwe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Bangizwe pushes Jones away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bangizwe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Bangizwe moves away
and Bangizwe counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Bangizwe misses with a looping left.
Bangizwe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bangizwe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Bangizwe looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Bangizwe throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangizwe circles away.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bangizwe slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bangizwe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangizwe avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangizwe. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangizwe connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bangizwe misses with a head kick.
Donk. Jones catches Bangizwe right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangizwe fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones takes a swing at Bangizwe's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Bangizwe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones moves out of range as Bangizwe throws a body kick.
Bangizwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bangizwe slips the punch.
Bangizwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bangizwe.
Jones misses with a hook. Bangizwe ducked under it nicely.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bangizwe counters with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Mandla Bangizwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Bangizwe.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bangizwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bangizwe - that will leave a mark!
Bangizwe connects with an inside leg kick.
Bangizwe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Bangizwe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bangizwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bangizwe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bangizwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe had his way with Dave Jones in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bangizwe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Bangizwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangizwe. That's going to slow Jones down.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
Bangizwe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangizwe. That's going to slow Jones down.
Bangizwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangizwe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bangizwe, right into the meat.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bangizwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Bangizwe.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Bangizwe tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangizwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangizwe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangizwe throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe lands with a nice body kick.
Bangizwe throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Bangizwe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Bangizwe moved out of range.
Bangizwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangizwes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangizwe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones throws a hook but Bangizwe blocks it.
Bangizwe looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Bangizwe ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but Bangizwe circles away easily
and Bangizwe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bangizwe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bangizwe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bangizwe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Bangizwe throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bangizwe.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangizwe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Bangizwe shows good takedown defense.
Bangizwe connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Bangizwe connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones slips under a jab from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Bangizwe is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Dave Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangizwe thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Bangizwe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bangizwe lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Bangizwe counters with a solid body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mandla Bangizwe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bangizwe, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandla Bangizwe!
Mandla Bangizwe retains his heavyweight title!
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