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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Kraniotakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Kraniotakes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Jones's chin.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Kraniotakes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to push Kraniotakes away but Kraniotakes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Kraniotakes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kraniotakes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Kraniotakes.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Kraniotakes counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraniotakes takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Andreas Kraniotakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Jones.
Jones clinches up with Kraniotakes and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kraniotakes looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kraniotakes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Kraniotakes looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kraniotakes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kraniotakes is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraniotakes prevents it.
Jones jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kraniotakes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones controlling Kraniotakes's posture.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraniotakes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraniotakes defends it easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kraniotakes from controlling successfully.
Kraniotakes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kraniotakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraniotakes.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraniotakes.
Kraniotakes is breathing heavily.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraniotakes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraniotakes has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Kraniotakes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraniotakes defends well.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraniotakes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraniotakes has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraniotakes works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kraniotakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraniotakes pinned against the cage. Kraniotakes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Andreas Kraniotakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Jones.
Kraniotakes shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kraniotakes.
Julio Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Kraniotakes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraniotakes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andreas Kraniotakes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones drives through and clinches with Kraniotakes against the cage.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Kraniotakes wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Kraniotakes prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Kraniotakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Kraniotakes has the dominant position.
Kraniotakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kraniotakes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kraniotakes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kraniotakes is trying to break free.
Kraniotakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Kraniotakes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kraniotakes stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kraniotakes tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraniotakes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets back to full guard.
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!
Kraniotakes being controlled here momentarily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraniotakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julio Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kraniotakes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kraniotakes but Kraniotakes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kraniotakes.
Jones tries to sprawl but Kraniotakes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraniotakes prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones wants to control but Kraniotakes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones controlling the position well.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Julio Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Kraniotakes sees coming a mile off.
Jones rushes Kraniotakes and presses him up against the cage.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kraniotakes uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Kraniotakes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kraniotakes looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraniotakes landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kraniotakes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stays in close to Kraniotakes's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones stands and throws Kraniotakes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraniotakes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones wants to control but Kraniotakes is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones takes a little break here. Kraniotakes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Jones really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kraniotakes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Kraniotakes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraniotakes walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Kraniotakes moves out of range.
Kraniotakes stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Andreas Kraniotakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Jones.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Kraniotakes shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Kraniotakes misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Julio Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kraniotakes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraniotakes jumps guard but Jones stands there with Kraniotakes around his waist. Kraniotakes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kraniotakes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Kraniotakes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kraniotakes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraniotakes manages to get himself to full guard.
Kraniotakes has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Julio Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Jones dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kraniotakes is avoiding it.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kraniotakes defends well and Jones ends up having to push Kraniotakes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kraniotakes has him pressed against the cage.
Kraniotakes is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Kraniotakes has the dominant position.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kraniotakes is trying to break free.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Kraniotakes keeps him there for the moment.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kraniotakes.
Kraniotakes goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraniotakes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kraniotakes being controlled against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraniotakes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones pulls Kraniotakes in close to prevent any damage.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraniotakes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraniotakes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kraniotakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kraniotakes has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Kraniotakes manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Kraniotakes postures up.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Kraniotakes keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Kraniotakes trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kraniotakes connects with a decent elbow.
Kraniotakes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Kraniotakes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kraniotakes looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kraniotakes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kraniotakes is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kraniotakes is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Kraniotakes from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraniotakes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Jones.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Jones!
Julio Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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