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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jhonny Cage's chin.
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186 cm
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171 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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189 cm
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236 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jhonny Cage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cage's guard. Cage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cage 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. Cage striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems. Jones trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. 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! Cage is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. Jones stops Cage from standing up. Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving. Jones won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones working some strikes from top position. Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones is working Cage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jones prevents Cage from getting back to his feet. Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jones postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it. Jones passes Cage's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Cage is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well. Nice strikes from Jones there. Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Cage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cage wants to get back to full guard. Cage has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Cage tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. Cage gets back to full guard.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Cage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cage manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Cage's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cage trying to strike off his back.
Cage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones throws a strike but Cage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Cage with a flurry of punches that miss. Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cage is aware though and is defending well. Cage wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Cage pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jones is trying to get back to full guard. Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. Jones moves into full guard.
Cage trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Cage advances position into side control! Cage decides to stand back up. Cage steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet. Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones. Cage throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Cage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cage! Cage is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cage is working to get back to half guard.
Cage wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones won't let Cage get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cage looks a forlorn figure.
Cage working to try and regain half guard.
Jones postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Cage out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jones goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh 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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FIGHT
RATING
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