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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music D12. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 cm
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225 lbs
22 - 15 - 4 |
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190 cm
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220 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 15 - 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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jackson! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Bones throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bones connects with an inside leg kick. Bones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away. Bones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bones connects with an inside leg kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bones. Jackson throws a leg kick that misses. A head kick from Jackson lands but Bones takes it in his stride. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bones jabs at Jackson's body. Bones avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bones tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Bones. Bones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bones. Bones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks. Jonny Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Jackson throws out a powerful jab. Bones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bones delivers a nice body kick. No luck for Bones with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bones throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bones throws out the jab. Jackson takes a swing at Bones's ribcage but misses. Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bones.
Bones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react. Bones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bones. Bones throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily. Bones cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs. Jackson takes a swing at Bones's ribcage but misses. Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jackson cracks a nice hook into Bones's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bones misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Bones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson! Bones throwing shots but missing, from side control. 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. Bones misses with the ground and pound. Bones tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Bones is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well. Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Jackson tries to buck Bones off but Bones is having none of it. Bones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bones not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jackson wants to improve his position but Bones is controlling well.
Jackson trying to hold on to Bones's head to control him but Bones postures up.
Bones trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it. Jackson trying to hold on to Bones's head to control him but Bones postures up.
Bones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. Bones not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bones trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. Bones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bones dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid body kick from Bones. Bones misses with a head kick.
Bones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bones sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bones throws a half hearted mid kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bones - that will leave a mark!
Bones misses with a straight left. Bones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson throws a wild body kick that Bones sees coming a mile off. Bones looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely. Bones thumps Jackson with a low kick. Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bones.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bones lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming. Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Jonny Bones is winning the standup battle so far. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson thuds a left hand into Bones's body. Bones throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Bones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bones thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side. Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Bones coming out on top. Bones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. 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! Bones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bones tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away. Bones lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bones. Jackson checks the leg kick. Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bones tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackson throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease. Bones is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks. Bones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bones lands a body shot.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes. Jackson jabs at Bones's body. Bones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning. Bones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bones finishes the takedown easily into guard. Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've been hearing good reports from Bones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bones trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Bones scoring with some ground and pound. Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. Bones wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. Bones throws a big right hand that misses. Bones looking to pass the guard. Bones throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson has Bones pulled in close to control his posture. Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bones works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bones trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bones slows the pace down in half guard. Jackson is staying active underneath Bones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Bones swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson checks the leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Bones does a little dance to reset his feet. Bones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jackson checks a leg kick. Jackson throws a head kick that misses. Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bones dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard. Bones throws a big elbow that misses. Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Bones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bones with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bones distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. Bones throwing strikes but missing. Jackson trying to control the position.
Bones lands a couple of digs. Jackson controls Bones momentarily but Bones frees himself. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Bones wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. Bones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bones lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bones manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bones looking to control.
Bones tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bones looking to control.
Bones wants to sweep but no luck. Bones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Ben Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson. Bones keeping control of the position. Jackson prevents Bones from improving his position. Bones regains full guard. Nicely done. Jackson throws a strike but Bones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Jonny Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson controls Bones momentarily but Bones frees himself. Bones wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. Jackson has his hands on Bones's head, controlling the position. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully. Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bones is aware though and is defending well. Jackson trying to strike off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bones lands a couple of elbows. Bones looking to pass the guard. Jonny Bones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bones is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonny Bones showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bones 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Bones! After the fight, Jonny Bones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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