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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slither by Velvet Revolver kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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221 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mike Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Pain's defenses.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Pain seems unphased.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Pain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pain. Pain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Pain tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Pain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Brian Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Pain's head and hops out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pain. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Pain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones scores with the left hand. Pain knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones sizes up Pain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pain.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
Pain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Pain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Pain's head back.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pain might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jones jabs at Pain's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Pain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pain on the side of the head.
No luck for Pain with that takedown attempt.
Brian Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Pain shoots in.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones digs a good body shot into Pain's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pain shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pain.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones jabs Pain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones feints a jab promting Pain to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pain. Pain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Pain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a straight right. Pain didn't see that one coming.
Jones punishes Pain's body with a nice straight punch.
Pain walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain has a takedown stuffed.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pain looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Pain drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment.
Pain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pain fails with the takedown.
Pain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones cracks Pain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
Jones leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pain dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Pain's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Jones.
Pain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Pain shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Pain shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones lunges at Pain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pain's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
A left lands for Jones.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pain is defended easily by Jones.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuns Pain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones cracks Pain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Pain's belly button to the back.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
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