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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John McLane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Joncs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLane comes to the cage accompanied by Summer In The City. Buster Joncs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John McLane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Joncs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joncs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McLane somewhat.
Joncs scores with a takedown into McLane's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joncs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McLane wants to get back to his feet but Joncs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joncs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Buster Joncs.
Joncs misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joncs slaps away a takedown attempt from McLane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joncs instigates a clinch.
Joncs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McLane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLane is fighting off a takedown attempt but Joncs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McLane to the mat. McLane regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Joncs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McLane has his foot on Joncs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joncs works his way back into a safe position though.
Joncs slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joncs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McLane moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joncs defends well.
Joncs wants to control from the top but McLane keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLane has his foot on Joncs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joncs works his way back into a safe position though.
Joncs stays in close to McLane's body and controls the position.
McLane keeping moving, preventing Joncs from controlling successfully.
McLane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joncs defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLane thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McLane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McLane wants to control the pace but Joncs is squirming around nicely.
Joncs is trying desperately to improve position.
McLane is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joncs to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joncs shrugs it off.
Joncs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joncs is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joncs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McLane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McLane goes for an armbar but Joncs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joncs.
Joncs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joncs got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joncs has managed to get both his arms back between McLane's legs - danger averted.
McLane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLane working for submissions but it's allowed Joncs to get to half guard.
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!
McLane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buster Joncs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for McLane with that takedown attempt.
McLane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joncs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joncs showed some decent athleticism there.
McLane wants to improve his position but Joncs is controlling well.
Joncs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McLane wants to improve his position but Joncs is controlling well.
Joncs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Buster Joncs.
McLane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joncs as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McLane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joncs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McLane tries for a takedown but Joncs manages to get underhooks.
McLane jumps guard but Joncs stands there with McLane around his waist. McLane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McLane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joncs to keep the fight standing.
Joncs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joncs pushes McLane up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joncs gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Joncs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McLane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joncs controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLane is looking to improve his position but Joncs isn't that keen on the idea.
Buster Joncs has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joncs controlling his opponent.
Joncs cracks McLane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joncs controlling the pace for now.
McLane is working to get back to half guard.
Joncs cracks McLane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joncs looking to control but McLane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joncs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McLane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McLane is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLane wants to hold on but Joncs pushes him away.
Joncs content just to control the position here.
McLane is working to get back to half guard.
McLane tries to lock up and control but Joncs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McLane somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Joncs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Joncs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McLane's guard.
Joncs controlling from the top position.
Joncs won't allow McLane to sweep him here.
McLane working a defensive guard here.
McLane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Joncs advances position into side control!
McLane is looking for a sweep.
McLane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joncs has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McLane throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joncs 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 McLane's shoulder. That is not cool.
McLane struggling a bit here.
Joncs slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on McLane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Joncs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McLane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee asks Joncs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joncs prefers to stall for the moment though.
Joncs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLane is trying to get back to half guard.
Joncs advances nicely into full mount.
Joncs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joncs prevents McLane from getting the reversal.
John McLane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLane wants to control but Joncs is having none of it.
Joncs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joncs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joncs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McLane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McLane wants to hold on but Joncs pushes him away.
Joncs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McLane hang on?
McLane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joncs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Joncs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Buster Joncs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLane is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Joncs avoids the attempt from McLane to control.
Joncs prevents McLane from getting the reversal.
Joncs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joncs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLane is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Joncs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joncs 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Joncs!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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