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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Chavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 cm
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203 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
26
204 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Chavalo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Jones! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chavalo throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Chavalo misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to clinch but Chavalo moves away and Chavalo counters with an inside leg kick. Chavalo misses with a straight right. Chavalo thows a left - swing and a miss! Jones blocks a jab. Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chavalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Chavalo counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check. Chavalo ducks under a wild hook from Jones. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chavalo is defended easily by Jones. Chavalo with a nice cross. Jones tries to clinch but Chavalo moves away and Chavalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chavalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage. Chavalo fails with a takedown attempt. Jones looks to clinch and Chavalo counters with a left to the body. Chavalo throws a leg kick that is checked and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Chavalo blocks an elbow strike. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chavalo dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Chavalo is trying to stall.
Chavalo stalling the fight.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Chavalo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Chavalo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chavalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Chavalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Chavalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Chavalo has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A short left from Chavalo. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Chavalo blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Chavalo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones lands a nice elbow. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavalo's brow. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jones stalling against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Chavalo blocks an elbow strike. Chavalo blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones lands an elbow that stopped Chavalo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like George Chavalo has been cut. Jones has Chavalo pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Chavalo dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Chavalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavalo is struggling to control the position. Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Chavalo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Chavalo avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Chavalo takes an elbow to the temple. Chavalo dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavalo's brow. Chavalo blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Chavalo takes an elbow to the forehead. Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Chavalo blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Chavalo's takedown attempt.
Chavalo controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Come on Chavalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allen Jones will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on George Chavalo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chavalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavalo scores with a nice strike. Chavalo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. George Chavalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chavalo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavalo throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it. Chavalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones. Chavalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Chavalo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick. Jones gets a clinch. Chavalo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Chavalo scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. Chavalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Chavalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones taking a breather. Chavalo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Chavalo avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Chavalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chavalo looking for a takedown. Jones taking a breather. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Chavalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chavalo tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Chavalo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two 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. Jones is looking to control Chavalo's arms but Chavalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage. Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Chavalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavalo's brow. Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Chavalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Chavalo into the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavalo's brow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavalo's brow. Chavalo misses with the head strike.
Chavalo pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Chavalo into the cage. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Chavalo dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Chavalo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Chavalo blocks an elbow strike. Chavalo just leaning against Jones, taking a breather. Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Chavalo is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chavalo has his back to the cage. Jones is looking to control Chavalo's arms but Chavalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage. Chavalo takes an elbow to the forehead. Chavalo lands an uppercut. George Chavalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Chavalo slowing the pace effectively. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Chavalo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nice elbow from Jones. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavalo's brow. Jones tries to stall but Chavalo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Chavalo lands a nice uppercut. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chavalo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jones misses with an elbow over the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on George Chavalo's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chavalo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones wants to clinch enabling Chavalo to counter with a crisp jab. Chavalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chavalo looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Chavalo.
No luck for Chavalo with that takedown attempt. Chavalo stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Chavalo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Chavalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavalo blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Chavalo moves out of range. Chavalo misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back. Chavalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones wants to clinch up but Chavalo keeps it at a distance. Chavalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones wants to clinch up but Chavalo keeps it at a distance. Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Allen Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. Jones closes the distance looking to clinch and Chavalo counters with a straight right hand. Chavalo cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jones tries to clinch but Chavalo moves out of range. Chavalo misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones. Chavalo misses with a head kick.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jones ducks under a wild hook from Chavalo. Jones throws a solid leg kick but Chavalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones. Jones closes the distance looking to clinch and Chavalo counters with a nice uppercut. Jones closes the distance but Chavalo moves to the side and Chavalo counters with a nice leg kick. Chavalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably and Chavalo counters with a left to the body. Jones tries to clinch up. Chavalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head. Chavalo scores with a body shot.
Chavalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jones closes the distance but Chavalo moves to the side and Chavalo counters with a left and a right that stings Jones. Chavalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Chavalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though. Chavalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavalo shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well. Chavalo misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back. Chavalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jones tries to clinch but Chavalo moves out of range. Chavalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chavalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chavalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chavalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Jones letting Chavalo take a breather here. Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Chavalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Chavalo blocks an elbow strike. Chavalo blocks the elbow strike.
Chavalo blocks the elbow strike.
Chavalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Chavalo lands a left hand.
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. Chavalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Chavalo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Chavalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Chavalo is trying to stall.
Chavalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavalo is struggling to control the position. Chavalo blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavalo's brow. Jones looking to slow down the pace here. Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! George Chavalo showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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