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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gun's choice of entrance music: Bad Ass. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Billy Gun was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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184 cm
18
178 lbs
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190 cm
26
210 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Gun! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jones stuffs the takedown. Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gun to the ground. Jones is now in Gun's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Gun keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Gun. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. Jones trying to control but Gun is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Jones just wasn't active enough. Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gun. Luke Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gun. Gun misses with a takedown attempt and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gun wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones preventing the sweep. Jones slips nicely into half guard. Jones wants to take a breather but Gun is having none of it. Jones is looking for a kimura but Gun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gun's head. Gun manages to get to full guard.
Jones postures up in Gun's guard and throws a big left but Gun blocks it. Gun keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Gun has wrist control. Gun wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gun won't allow Jones to sweep him here. Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gun is looking to get to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gun gets back to half guard. Gun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back! Gun lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Gun gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones is trapped and Gun is scoring with shots to the head and body. Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gun's back! Gun fending off the submission attempt from Jones. Jones looking for the RNC. Jones is breathing heavily. Gun manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Gun.
Gun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones is trying to keep Gun in close.
Gun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gun working the ground and pound from side control. Gun cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty. Gun lands some shots froms side control. Gun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Gun working the head with strikes. Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gun's best efforts. Gun wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. Jones is pressing down on Gun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gun lands a couple of digs. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gun! Gun is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount. 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 Luke Jones will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Gun or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad. Gun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Gun drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Gun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gun stopping the sweep attempt from Jones. Gun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jones is trying to control the position but Gun postures up. This has been an exciting period of action! Gun forces his way into half guard. Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones manages to get to full guard.
Gun is breathing heavily. Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gun is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Gun tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control. Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones blocks Gun's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Gun is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea. Jones lands a heavy elbow. Jones wants to control the pace but Gun is squirming around nicely. Jones with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Gun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jones landing strikes from the mount. Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gun is looking to escape. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gun tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control. Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Gun is in no mood to give up. Gun is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea. Jones misses with a head shot. Gun is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Gun flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gun can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to control the pace but Gun is squirming around nicely. Gun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones looking to control but Gun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gun flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gun avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes. Gun is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Gun is trying desperately to improve position. Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gun is looking to escape. Gun is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gun can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gun is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Luke Jones will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gun. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gun. Gun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Luke Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gun. Gun with a poor takedown and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Gun fights it but they end up in guard. Jones trying to control but Gun is working from the bottom. Jones preventing the sweep. Gun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones. Jones drops back looking for a leg! Gun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gun manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Gun's guard. Gun keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gun looking for a sweep. Not yet Gun, not yet. Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jones wants to control from the top but Gun keeps moving. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Gun wants to sweep but no luck. Billy Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Luke Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jones passes Gun's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jones wants to take a breather but Gun is having none of it. Gun wants to get back to full guard. Gun is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. Gun tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones. The fighters are battling for position here. Gun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jones wants to control from the top but Gun keeps moving. Gun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gun's back! Jones trying to control. Jones working for the choke. Gun rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gun is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gun 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. Gun keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones works over Gun with some ground and pound from guard. Gun wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gun can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Gun gets full guard. Gun lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones! Gun lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones tries to lock up and control but Gun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Jones regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Jones showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jones!
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energy
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