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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ses Jaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 London, Ses Jaman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henri Jones! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jaman tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Jaman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jaman throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Jaman tries to clinch but Jones moves away and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Jaman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jaman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jaman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones throwing strikes from guard but Jaman blocks nicely. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Jaman is looking for a sweep. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaman keeps working. Jones controlling the position from side mount. Jones trying to control the action but Jaman is working from the bottom. Jaman is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though. Jaman is trying to get back to half guard. Jones is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones trying to control the action but Jaman is working from the bottom. Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Jaman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Jones is working Jaman over with some ground and pound from side control. Jaman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Jones is staying tight to Jaman's torso, preventing him from escaping. Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Jaman. This has been an exciting period of action! Jaman wants to control for a moment but Jones uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Jones tries to roll over but Jaman keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaman wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Jaman slows the pace down in half guard. Jones tries to roll over but Jaman keeps him under control. Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ses Jaman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Jaman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Jaman settles back down. Jaman throws a one two combo.
Jaman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jaman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jaman drags the fight down to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jaman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Jaman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jones dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaman swivels and escapes. Jaman shoots in but no luck this time. Nice sprawl there from Jaman as Jones shoots in. Jaman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick by Jaman misses and Jones counters with a takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jaman is trying to get back to half guard. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Jones scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones controls the position from side control. Jaman can't do much from the bottom here. Jaman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Jaman manages to get back to half guard. Jaman trying to control here.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Jaman's hands, connecting with Jaman's forehead. Jones wants to control but Jaman is keeping him busy. Jones content to control rather than advance. Jaman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Jaman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henri Jones wasn't active enough on the ground. Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ses Jaman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Jones. Jaman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Jaman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jaman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaman shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Jaman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jaman stuffs the takedown. Jones shoots in but no luck this time. Jones is breathing heavily. Jones shoots in but no luck this time. Jaman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaman somewhat. Jaman shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Jaman 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. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaman has managed to clinch.
Jaman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaman is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jaman jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Jones wants to stand but Jaman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jaman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henri Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!
Jaman darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Jaman can't get the takedown.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely. Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaman is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Jaman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaman avoids it really well and circles away. Ses Jaman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Jones. Jaman clinches with his opponent.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Jaman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jaman is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jaman tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jaman is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Jaman manages to get underhooks.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jaman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaman tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. Jaman is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position. Jones has Jaman pressed against the cage, preventing Jaman from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jaman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jaman 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. Jaman tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Jaman drops back down to his feet.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jaman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jaman tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Jaman. The fight moves into the clinch position. Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaman.
And that's the end of the fight! Ses Jaman 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 Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri 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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RATING
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