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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight Music D12. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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225 lbs
19 - 10 - 4 |
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220 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 10 - 4, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikidozan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan checks a low kick from Bones.
Rikidozan misses with a double jab
and Bones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rikidozan's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rikidozan keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones looking to pass the guard.
Rikidozan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rikidozan has wrist control.
Bones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rikidozan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to pass the guard but Rikidozan is keeping the position.
Rikidozan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bones throws a front kick that sends Rikidozan stumbling back into the cage.
Rikidozan looks to throw the jab but Bones is out of range.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bones throws a head kick but Rikidozan moves out of range.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikidozan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rikidozan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bones's head.
Bones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rikidozan misses with a body shot.
Rikidozan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bones momentarily.
Rikidozan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rikidozan connects with a nice looking jab.
Bones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Rikidozan misses
and Bones counters with a takedown into side control.
Bones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rikidozan keeps working.
Bones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Bones crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rikidozan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rikidozan some visible discomfort.
Bones throws a strike aimed at the side of Rikidozan's head but Rikidozan avoids it well.
Bones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rikidozan is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Bones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bones misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bones.
Rikidozan is looking to regain half guard here but Bones keeps moving and retains side control.
Rikidozan defending against the ground and pound.
Rikidozan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bones.
Rikidozan is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Bones.
Bones throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rikidozan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Jonny Bones 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.
Bones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rikidozan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rikidozan throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rikidozan moves out of range of the body kick.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones misses with a body kick.
Bones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bones moves away from the strike by Rikidozan.
Bones staying out of range there.
Katsuji Rikidozan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rikidozan blocks a low kick nicely.
Bones throws the left hand but Rikidozan avoids the punch easily.
Bones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rikidozan in his tracks.
Bones misses with the body kick
and Rikidozan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Bones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rikidozan throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Rikidozan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikidozan throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Bones goes for a double leg but Rikidozan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rikidozan continues to drive forward.
Bones blocks a body shot from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones misses with a punch to the body.
Rikidozan misses with a body punch.
Rikidozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bones.
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katsuji Rikidozan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Bones coming out on top.
No joy there for Rikidozan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rikidozan throws a sloppy head kick
and Bones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bones is working Rikidozan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rikidozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones throwing strikes but missing.
Bones forces his way into half guard.
Bones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rikidozan is looking to escape.
Bones seems to be looking for submissions.
Bones is trying to control the action in half guard but Rikidozan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bones is stalling here. Rikidozan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rikidozan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones is looking for a sweep.
Jonny Bones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Farrell Pikey Camp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bones struggling a bit here.
Bones looking for a sweep but Rikidozan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rikidozan controlling from mount.
Bones is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bones 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.
Rikidozan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bones manages to get himself to full guard.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Rikidozan from controlling successfully.
Bones looking for a guillotine here but Rikidozan defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rikidozan stands and throws Bones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice defenses there by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rikidozan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bones throws a head kick but Rikidozan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rikidozan.
Bones throws a body kick that misses.
Bones scores with a nice strike.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Rikidozan both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Bones - just one landing.
Bones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rikidozan on his heels. He'll look to pass Rikidozan's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones with a nice head shot there.
Bones tries to free his leg and advance position but Rikidozan is retaining full guard.
Bones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rikidozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rikidozan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bones throws a big elbow that misses.
Rikidozan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bones is one step ahead there.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rikidozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsuji Rikidozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones landing some decent shots from guard.
Bones passes into half guard.
Bones is just content to waste time from the top position. Rikidozan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bones trying to control but Rikidozan is working from the bottom.
Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones cracks Rikidozan with a solid left hand.
Rikidozan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bones.
Bones wants to pass the guard but Rikidozan is keeping the position.
Rikidozan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rikidozan has wrist control.
Rikidozan keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bones throwing strikes from guard but Rikidozan blocks nicely.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rikidozan has wrist control.
Jonny Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rikidozan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bones is looking to slow Rikidozan down with leg kicks.
Rikidozan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones avoids the head kick by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Bones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bones, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Bones!
Jonny Bones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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