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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Shumaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Shumaker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shumaker moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to trip Shumaker. He has hold of a leg but Shumaker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shumaker is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shumaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shumaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shumaker has eaten all the pies!
Shumaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is working Shumaker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shumaker 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shumaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shumaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shumaker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Shumaker is keeping the position.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shumaker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shumaker is keeping the position for now.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Shumaker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shumaker trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Shumaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shumaker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Shumaker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shumaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shumaker trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay Shumaker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Shumaker as Jones shoots in.
Shumaker drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shumaker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Shumaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Shumaker has moved into half guard.
Shumaker working the head and body with strikes.
Shumaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shumaker wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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 John Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shumaker on his heels. He'll look to pass Shumaker's guard now, I'm sure.
John Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shumaker working a defensive guard here.
Jones works over Shumaker with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones advances to half guard.
Shumaker is trying to control but can't.
Shumaker tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
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.
Jones winds up and cracks Shumaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones thows a huge punch but Shumaker dodges it nicely.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shumaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumaker manages to get to full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Shumaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shumaker wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Shumaker wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shumaker is breathing heavily.
Shumaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Shumaker has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shumaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Shumaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Shumaker's brow.
Shumaker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to stand but Shumaker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shumaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is working for a kimura but Shumaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shumaker trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shumaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shumaker is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shumaker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shumaker has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throwing shots but Shumaker is blocking nicely.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shumaker is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Shumaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shumaker is in Jones's guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Shumaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shumaker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Shumaker blocks nicely.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shumaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shumaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shumaker wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shumaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones works over Shumaker with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones distracts Shumaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shumaker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Shumaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
John Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones looks for a takedown but Shumaker sprawls well.
Shumaker throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
John Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Shumaker is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Shumaker's guard.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shumaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones distracts Shumaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shumaker working a defensive guard here.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shumaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Shumaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Shumaker being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Antenori scores the fight for John Jones!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for John Jones!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for John Jones!
John Jones wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking John Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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