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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Dos Santos lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dos Santos lands the left hand.
Dos Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Dos Santos.
A jab from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
William Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Dos Santos lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dos Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dos Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Dos Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to strike off his back.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones stands and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is not content to let Jones control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dos Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dos Santos finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Dos Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Dos Santos cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Santos throws a shot to the body.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Dos Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dos Santos jabs at Jones's body.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos jabs at Jones's body.
Jones fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Dos Santos lands with a cross.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Santos lands with a nice body punch.
Dos Santos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
William Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
William Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Dos Santos misses.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Dos Santos moved out of range.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Dos Santos throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A lazy left from Dos Santos finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dos Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Dos Santos coming out on top.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Santos throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dos Santos tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Jones just wasn't active enough.
Jones jabs Dos Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dos Santos cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Santos punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos misses with a hook.
Dos Santos cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but William Dos Santos just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Santos scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Nice uppercut there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Dos Santos stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Dos Santos tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dos Santos can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Dos Santos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luke Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Dos Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Luke Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones stops Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Dos Santos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Dos Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dos Santos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Dos Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones throwing shots but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dos Santos has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dos Santos is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dos Santos avoid being mounted?
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dos Santos missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Luke Jones retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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