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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Ponzinibbio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Santiago Ponzinibbio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponzinibbio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Ponzinibbio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ponzinibbio misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ponzinibbio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponzinibbio misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Ponzinibbio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ponzinibbio but Ponzinibbio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Ponzinibbio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Ponzinibbio.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Ponzinibbio sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ponzinibbio does no damage.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Ponzinibbio has him pressed against the cage.
Ponzinibbio is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Ponzinibbio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ponzinibbio manages to get underhooks.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
A combination from Ponzinibbio does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Ponzinibbio.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ponzinibbio misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Santiago Ponzinibbio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponzinibbio misses with the combination.
Ponzinibbio fails to land with a series of punches.
Ponzinibbio tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones has Ponzinibbio pressed against the cage, preventing Ponzinibbio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Ponzinibbio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ponzinibbio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ponzinibbio misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponzinibbio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Ponzinibbio in a clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ponzinibbio or not.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ponzinibbio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones stalls.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ponzinibbio circles away.
Ponzinibbio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Ponzinibbio.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponzinibbio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones breaks the clinch.
A combination from Ponzinibbio does no damage.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ponzinibbio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ponzinibbio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Ponzinibbio fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponzinibbio throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ponzinibbio throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ponzinibbio but Ponzinibbio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ponzinibbio misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ponzinibbio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ponzinibbio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ponzinibbio misses with a few strikes there.
Ponzinibbio throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Ponzinibbio misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jake Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ponzinibbio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ponzinibbio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ponzinibbio as Jones shoots in.
Jones tries to clinch up but Ponzinibbio circles away and keeps his distance.
Ponzinibbio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ponzinibbio but Ponzinibbio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponzinibbio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponzinibbio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ponzinibbio wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponzinibbio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ponzinibbio.
Ponzinibbio misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Ponzinibbio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ponzinibbio throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Ponzinibbio throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Ponzinibbio circles away and keeps his distance.
Ponzinibbio throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones stalls.
Jones is trying to stall.
Ponzinibbio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ponzinibbio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ponzinibbio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponzinibbio swinging wildly here.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Ponzinibbio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ponzinibbio.
Ponzinibbio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Ponzinibbio sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ponzinibbio misses with a double jab
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ponzinibbio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ponzinibbio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ponzinibbio is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Ponzinibbio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ponzinibbio fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Ponzinibbio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones pushes Ponzinibbio up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ponzinibbio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponzinibbio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ponzinibbio tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ponzinibbio swivels and escapes.
Ponzinibbio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponzinibbio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ponzinibbio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ponzinibbio misses with a wild combination.
Ponzinibbio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ponzinibbio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a head kick but Ponzinibbio moves out of range.
Ponzinibbio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ponzinibbio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponzinibbio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones prevents Ponzinibbio from breaking the clinch.
Ponzinibbio is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ponzinibbio working hard to break the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponzinibbio can't break the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Ponzinibbio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Ponzinibbio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ponzinibbio is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Ponzinibbio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ponzinibbio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ponzinibbio controlling him for the moment.
Ponzinibbio landing with the ground and pound.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ponzinibbio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponzinibbio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponzinibbio postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Ponzinibbio lands a couple of elbows.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponzinibbio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ponzinibbio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ponzinibbio connects with a couple of short punches.
Ponzinibbio throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ponzinibbio's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Ponzinibbio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones trying to control but Ponzinibbio is working from the bottom.
Ponzinibbio pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponzinibbio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ponzinibbio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Ponzinibbio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ponzinibbio breaks the clinch.
Ponzinibbio tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ponzinibbio takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponzinibbio stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponzinibbio tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Ponzinibbio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Jones!
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FIGHT
RATING
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