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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omari Akhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobbo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Akhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
Bobbo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhmedov slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones wants to clinch but Akhmedov slips to the side
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones jumps guard but Akhmedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Akhmedov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Akhmedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Omari Akhmedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akhmedov sprawls well. Akhmedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones dives in and grabs Akhmedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akhmedov pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Akhmedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Akhmedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akhmedov is trying to break free.
Akhmedov working hard to break the clinch.
Akhmedov is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Akhmedov tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Akhmedov is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Akhmedov working hard to break the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Akhmedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akhmedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Akhmedov blocks an elbow strike.
Akhmedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akhmedov's efforts to push away.
Akhmedov tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Akhmedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omari Akhmedov 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.
Akhmedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Akhmedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Akhmedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akhmedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akhmedov's guard.
Jones stops Akhmedov from standing up.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akhmedov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Akhmedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Akhmedov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Akhmedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akhmedov controlling from the full mount.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov controlling the action here.
Omari Akhmedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away easily
and Akhmedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch up but Akhmedov circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akhmedov's waist but Akhmedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhmedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omari Akhmedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones throws a push kick but Akhmedov slaps the foot to one side.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akhmedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Akhmedov in a clinch.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Akhmedov to the mat.
Akhmedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Akhmedov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Akhmedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akhmedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobbo Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Akhmedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhmedov tries to avoid it.
Jones looks to clinch
and Akhmedov counters with a left to the body.
Jones closes the distance but Akhmedov moves to the side
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhmedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Omari Akhmedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhmedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones tries to clinch up but Akhmedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhmedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Akhmedov's defenses.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akhmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Omari Akhmedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhmedov.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Akhmedov ducks down to avoid it.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akhmedov's face.
Jones jumps guard.
Akhmedov stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Bobbo Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Akhmedov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobbo Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akhmedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobbo Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhmedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omari Akhmedov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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