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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akaboshi Aida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aida comes to the cage accompanied by The Passenger - Iggy Pop. Jones has chosen what's new pussycat as his entrance music. Akaboshi Aida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
10 - 10 - 1 |
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akaboshi Aida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aida shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones pushes Aida up against the cage in a clinch.
Aida is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aida persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Aida is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Aida is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones is trying to control the position but Aida postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aida swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Aida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Aida pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Aida in a clinch.
Aida struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Aida is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Aida tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akaboshi Aida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aidas head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Aida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Aida's takedown attempt.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Aida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Aida trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aida into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Jones.
Aida is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Nice elbow from Jones.
It looks like Akaboshi Aida has been cut.
Jones lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Aida has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jones tries a body shot but Aida blocks it.
Aida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aida jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aida is keeping the position for now.
Aida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Aida's brow.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Aida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aida keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Aida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position but Aida is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akaboshi Aida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Aida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Aida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aida misses with a body kick.
Jones pushes Aida up against the cage in a clinch.
Aida is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Aida into the cage.
Aida fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Aida controls the action.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Aida avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Aida tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Aida drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akaboshi Aida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Aida.
Aida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones is looking to clinch but Aida is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes Aida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tom Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aida is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aida avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
A short left from Jones.
Aida blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a left hand.
Aida is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Jones.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Aida 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 minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Aida shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Aida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aida is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Aida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones tries to hold on but Aida postures up.
Jones regains half guard.
Aida trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Aida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aida is working hard here to advance position.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aida's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Aida looking for a sweep. Not yet Aida, not yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Aida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akaboshi Aida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jones tries to clinch up
and Aida counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aida moves into full guard.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Aida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Aida!
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aida is now in half guard.
Tom Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aida wants to advance to full mount but Jones doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones looking to control but Aida passes into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Aida keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aida is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Aida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aida tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Aida is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aida is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll over but Aida keeps him under control.
Aida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Aida from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aida!
Aida is looking to get to half guard.
Jones avoids the attempt from Aida to control.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aida looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aida tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aida looks a forlorn figure.
Aida regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aida's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Aida's temple.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akaboshi Aida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones working over Aida with some ground and pound. Aida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
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