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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunar Brunsbjoerg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gunar Brunsbjoerg's chin.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunar Brunsbjoerg!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jay Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Brunsbjoerg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Brunsbjoerg.
Brunsbjoerg looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Brunsbjoerg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunsbjoerg wants to clinch.
Jones takes a swing at Brunsbjoerg's ribcage but misses.
Brunsbjoerg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brunsbjoerg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jay Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunar Brunsbjoerg.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Brunsbjoerg in a clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brunsbjoerg fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brunsbjoerg eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunsbjoerg. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Brunsbjoerg moved away.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Brunsbjoerg tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Brunsbjoerg fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brunsbjoerg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunsbjoerg somewhat.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brunsbjoerg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Brunsbjoerg avoids them all with ease.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Brunsbjoerg throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Brunsbjoerg fails to land the takedown.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Brunsbjoerg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brunsbjoerg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Brunsbjoerg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunsbjoerg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brunsbjoerg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunsbjoerg misses the target.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a right and a left that Brunsbjoerg avoids nicely.
Brunsbjoerg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Brunsbjoerg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jones dominated that 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.
Brunsbjoerg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brunsbjoerg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Brunsbjoerg persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunsbjoerg throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunsbjoerg has a takedown stuffed.
Brunsbjoerg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Brunsbjoerg throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Brunsbjoerg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Brunsbjoerg with that takedown attempt.
Jay Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunar Brunsbjoerg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brunsbjoerg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones rushes Brunsbjoerg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brunsbjoerg is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brunsbjoerg has his back to the cage.
Brunsbjoerg has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brunsbjoerg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brunsbjoerg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jones throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Brunsbjoerg tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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 not allowing Brunsbjoerg to control his hands.
Jones is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jones gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jones gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jones apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunsbjoerg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Brunsbjoerg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunsbjoerg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brunsbjoerg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunsbjoerg has a takedown stuffed.
Brunsbjoerg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunsbjoerg takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Brunsbjoerg misses with a series of wild punches.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries to circle away but Brunsbjoerg has him pinned against the cage.
Brunsbjoerg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brunsbjoerg tries to clinch
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunsbjoerg fails to land the takedown.
Brunsbjoerg avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Brunsbjoerg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Brunsbjoerg on that attempt.
Brunsbjoerg instigates a clinch.
Brunsbjoerg goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones has Brunsbjoerg up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Brunsbjoerg has double underhooks.
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 wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brunsbjoerg tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Brunsbjoerg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Brunsbjoerg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brunsbjoerg.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brunsbjoerg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Brunsbjoerg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brunsbjoerg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunsbjoerg dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunsbjoerg.
Brunsbjoerg throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunsbjoerg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brunsbjoerg misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunsbjoerg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunsbjoerg tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to bum rush Brunsbjoerg with a series of wild strikes but Brunsbjoerg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunar Brunsbjoerg.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Brunsbjoerg is looking to clinch.
Brunsbjoerg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Brunsbjoerg dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Brunsbjoerg's head and hops out.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Brunsbjoerg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Brunsbjoerg pushes him off.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Brunsbjoerg ducks down to avoid it.
Brunsbjoerg tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunsbjoerg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunsbjoerg shoots and misses
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brunsbjoerg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Brunsbjoerg has the dominant position.
Brunsbjoerg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brunsbjoerg shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunsbjoerg tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Brunsbjoerg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Brunsbjoerg doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Brunsbjoerg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brunsbjoerg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunsbjoerg takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Brunsbjoerg saw that one coming.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Brunsbjoerg pushes him back against the cage.
Brunsbjoerg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunsbjoerg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brunsbjoerg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brunsbjoerg scrambles back to his feet.
Brunsbjoerg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunsbjoerg somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Brunsbjoerg shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jay Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunsbjoerg wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looks to land a combination but Brunsbjoerg avoids it well.
Brunsbjoerg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunar Brunsbjoerg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Brunsbjoerg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Jones.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Jones!
Jay Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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