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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trans Ite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 cm
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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168 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Trans Ite! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones throws a leg kick that is checked and Ite counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ite is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely. Jones misses with a right hand and Ite counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Ite dominates the positioning. You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jones tries to bench press Ite off him but Ite keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ite misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Ite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. Ite trying to control the position but Jones is working away. Jones tries to buck Ite off but Ite is having none of it. Ite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ite is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ite is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. Ite trying to control the position but Jones is working away. Ite is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. An elbow from Ite crashes against the mat.
Ite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ite tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones can't do much from the bottom here. Jones tries to buck Ite off but Ite is having none of it. Ite thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones is trying to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trans Ite dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ite persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing. Jones tries to score with a low kick but Ite moves his leg out of the way. No luck for Ite with that takedown attempt. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ite was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Jones avoids the head kick by Ite.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ite moved out of range nicely. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ite under the eye. Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A head kick misses from Ite. Jones tries to land a leg kick but Ite saw it coming and moves away.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones thows a leg kick but Ite checks it and Ite counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ite tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ite. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ite. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trans Ite. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones misses with an uppercut. Ite plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ite throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Ite fails with a takedown attempt. Ite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ite momentarily.
Jones throws a low kick but Ite avoids it. Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jones has Ite up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ite backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ite jumps guard but Jones stands there with Ite around his waist. Ite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Ite's head. A short right from Jones. Ite wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ite up against the cage. The crowd are getting on Jones's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Jones continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Ite looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones lands a shoulder strike. Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ite.
Jones 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. Jones scores with a shot to the side of Ite's head. Ite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage. Jones works on Ite's body with a couple of short punches. Ite is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ite has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment. Ite tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage. Jones lands a body punch in the clinch. A body shot lands from Jones.
Ite is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones effectively controlling the action here. Jones working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones lands a nice uppercut. Ite drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones tries to break the clinch but Ite is controlling the position. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ite's brow. Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Ite backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Ite is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now. Ite tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jones lands with a light punch inside. Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A battle for position here, against the cage. Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Ite backwards. Ite avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Jones tries to break the clinch but Ite is controlling the position. Ite fails to pull guard.
Jones lands a shoulder strike. Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jones lands a hook to the side of the head. Ite is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Ite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ite tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones connects with a jab. Ite tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Ite's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ite scrambles back to his feet. Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ite sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ite tries to clinch but Jones moves away and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. Ite shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trans Ite. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Ite shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ite takes one to the side of the head.
Ite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Jones. This has been an exciting period of action! Ite checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ite, pushing him back against the cage. Ite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Jones. Jones works on Ite's body with a couple of short punches. Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones scores with a shot to the side of Ite's head. Ite is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jones lands a nice uppercut. Jones stalling against the cage.
Ite tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ite is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now. Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. Jones cracks Ite with a nice body shot. Ite tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. Jones has had enough of the clinch but Ite keeps him there for the moment. Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ite wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Ite drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ite jumps guard but Jones stands there with Ite around his waist. Ite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ite backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ite jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jones lands a shoulder strike. Ite tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ite wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones has Ite pushed against the cage. Jones tries to circle away but Ite has him pinned against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Ite is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jones digs a right hand underneath Ite's ribcage. Ite let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ite avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones! Jon Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Trans Ite had this to say: 'Well, I left it all out in the ring tonight. The better fighter on the day won. I will come back stronger!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
78% |
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