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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jin Kazama has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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195 cm
18
265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Kazama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jones! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good exchange - Kazama coming out on top. Kazama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jones closes the distance and pushes Kazama back into the cage. Jones jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kazama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Kazama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kazama to the mat. Kazama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Jones stands and steps away. Kazama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jones has a takedown stuffed. Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazama, pushing him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kazama.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazama prevents it.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones gets control of Kazama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Kazama wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Jones seems keen to control Kazama's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jin Kazama just wasn't active enough. A head kick misses from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to clinch up. Jin Kazama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Kazama is breathing heavily. Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kazama some visible discomfort.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kazama! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones content just to control the position here. Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kazama looks a forlorn figure.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Kazama frees his head quite easily.
Jones gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazama circles away. Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Jones. Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Kazama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kazama is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kazama is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow. Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kazama! Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Jones landing strikes, looking to finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Jones dominated that 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.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kazama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jones darts in and clinches Kazama up against the cage. Kazama wants to stall.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones wants to break free but Kazama has control.
Kazama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazama manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones advances to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kazama! David Jones has got the better of the ground game so far. Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Jones controlling his opponent. Kazama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Jones wasn't active enough on the ground. Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazama tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jones works Kazama's body with a nice hook. Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Jones trying to control the pace. Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kazama's half guard. Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Jones controlling from mount. Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Kazama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones cracks Kazama with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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