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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Lee Fuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Alab ng Puso-Abra. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 cm
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209 lbs
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188 cm
16
223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ho Lee Fuk! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Fuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuk gets slowly back to his feet. Fuk throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side. That kick from Jones tenderised Fuk's leg. Fuk is trying to keep his angry face on. Jones looking to score a takedown here. Fuk is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Fuk's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Fuk looking to control.
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brick Brawlers MMA (13 Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Fuk managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ho Lee Fuk wasn't active enough on the ground. Fuk thows a left - swing and a miss! Fuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ho Lee Fuk. Fuk has a takedown stuffed. Fuk shoots and misses and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fuk won't be happy with that. Jones working away. Fuk is looking for a sweep. Fuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Fuk regains half guard. Fuk tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fuk keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Fuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Fuk is looking to improve his position.
Fuk wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. Fuk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones is looking to stand up but Fuk won't let him. Fuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fuk looking to control.
Ho Lee Fuk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Fuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Fuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Fuk on that attempt. Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet. Fuk has his takedown stuffed and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fuk! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones tries to stand but Fuk is controlling his head. Fuk is not content to let Jones control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. 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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fuk.
Some wild striking there from Fuk.
Fuk moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Fuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Fuk fails with a takedown attempt. Fuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Fuk. Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ho Lee Fuk. Horrible takedown by Fuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuk misses with a takedown and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones. Fuk tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Fuk fails with the takedown and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fuk! Fuk wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down. Jones is looking to take a break and control but Fuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fuk wants to control but Jones postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones is working Fuk over with some ground and pound from side control. Jones working away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fuk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jones stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A leg kick checked by Jones. Fuk has a takedown stuffed. Fuk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jones tries to bum rush Fuk with a series of wild strikes but Fuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fuk shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fuk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely. Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fuk dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Fuk's head and hops out. Jones stuffs the takedown. Fuk is looking to clinch. Fuk wants to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fuk looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Fuk trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Fuk wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position. Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position. Fuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fuk stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fuk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuk in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fuk tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. Fuk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fuk tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Fuk is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fuk tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fuk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Fuk swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fuk's guard. Fuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jones wanted to stand there but Fuk had control of the position. Ho Lee Fuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fuk looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Fuk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuk. Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Fuk's legs - danger averted. Fuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fuk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Jones tries to move to mount but Fuk blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Ho Lee Fuk 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones! During a confident post fight interview, Jon Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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