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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cullaine Dubhcuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Do You Really Want To Hurt Me. Cullaine Dubhcuan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cullaine Dubhcuan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dubhcuan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Dubhcuan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Dubhcuan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dubhcuan is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dubhcuan avoid being mounted?
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dubhcuan looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubhcuan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dubhcuan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Dubhcuan shoots in.
Dubhcuan looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Dubhcuan misses
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Dubhcuan.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Dubhcuan wants a takedown.
Maximo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cullaine Dubhcuan.
Dubhcuan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dubhcuan fails to pull guard.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Dubhcuan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones is looking to stand up but Dubhcuan isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Dubhcuan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dubhcuan stands up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dubhcuan but Dubhcuan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Dubhcuan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dubhcuan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubhcuan manages to avoid it.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Dubhcuan to the mat.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dubhcuan defends well.
Dubhcuan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dubhcuan uses it to pass to side control.
Dubhcuan working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is not content to let Dubhcuan control the position.
Jones misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dubhcuan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dubhcuan wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubhcuan taking a breather here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dubhcuan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is not content to let Dubhcuan control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cullaine Dubhcuan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dubhcuan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dubhcuan tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubhcuan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Dubhcuan.
Jones looks for a takedown but Dubhcuan sprawls well.
Dubhcuan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Maximo Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubhcuan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dubhcuan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones sizes up Dubhcuan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Jones dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Dubhcuan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Dubhcuan gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Dubhcuan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dubhcuan is being controlled here.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dubhcuan to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Dubhcuan on that attempt.
Maximo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cullaine Dubhcuan.
Dubhcuan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dubhcuan as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dubhcuan. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones works over Dubhcuan's head and body with a nice combination.
Dubhcuan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Dubhcuan tries to clinch
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Dubhcuan is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubhcuan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Dubhcuan tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Maximo Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maximo Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Dubhcuan sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dubhcuan is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Dubhcuan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dubhcuan tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Dubhcuan.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dubhcuan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dubhcuan is defended easily by Jones.
Jones throws a combination. Dubhcuan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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