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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cj charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). charles has chosen cant be stopped as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cj charles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones pushing down on charles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is looking to advance position but charles won't allow it.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but charles is defending well.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so charles is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
charles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
charles working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
charles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
charles is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
charles is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so charles is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones trying to pass the guard but charles defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
charles is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones prevents charles from improving his position.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but charles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
charles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in charles's guard now.
Jones wants to pass the guard but charles is keeping the position.
charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
charles looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but charles is working from the bottom.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! charles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
charles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
charles advances position into side control!
charles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
charles throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
charles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but charles is retaining full guard.
charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. charles defending well though.
charles manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now charles is on top in guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - charles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
charles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. charles eventually gives up the hold.
charles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
charles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time charles.
Jones wants to control but charles is keeping busy.
charles is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! charles escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
charles tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
charles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
charles tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
charles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
charles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite charles's best efforts.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
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 Paul Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
charles with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and charles dives on top into guard.
charles slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
charles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
charles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paul Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is pressing down on charles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because charles has passed into half guard!
charles trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. charles manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but charles is keeping the position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! charles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is looking for a triangle but charles pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed charles to get to half guard.
charles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
charles seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
charles seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones working for a triangle but charles defends it easily.
Jones wants to sweep here but charles controlling him for the moment.
charles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and charles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
cj charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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