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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arial Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunmetal Grey Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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191 lbs
16 - 4 - 1 |
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188 cm
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195 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arial Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey Ii!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Grey Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Grey Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grey Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
It looks like Arial Jones has been cut.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grey Ii under the eye.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Danga de danga de dang - Grey Ii scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Grey Ii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grey Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey Ii is just out of range.
Jones slips a jab from Grey Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Grey Ii seems unphased.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grey Ii throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grey Ii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Grey Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Grey Ii.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Grey Ii moves away and avoids it.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Grey Ii slips the punch.
Grey Ii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grey Ii throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones thows a huge punch but Grey Ii dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Grey Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones is trying to break free.
Grey Ii is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Grey Ii. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grey Ii's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control but Grey Ii is working from the bottom.
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.
Grey Ii controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Grey Ii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grey Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grey Ii sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Arial Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arial Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Grey Ii misses the target.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Grey Ii's ribs.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey Ii can do to turn this around?
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones clobbers Grey Ii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Grey Ii cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Grey Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Jones catches Grey Ii right on the button with a cross.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grey Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Grey Ii moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grey Ii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grey Ii works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grey Ii. That's going to slow Jones down.
Grey Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grey Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Grey Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Grey Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but Grey Ii is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Grey Ii is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey Ii is on top in guard.
Grey Ii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grey Ii is aware though and is defending well.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grey Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grey Ii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A leg kick checked by Grey Ii.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Grey Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Grey Ii.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Grey Ii checks it.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grey Ii slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunmetal Grey Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grey Ii throws a good cross that connects.
Grey Ii misses the shot to the body.
Jones drops Grey Ii with a beautiful combination! Grey Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
Jones misses the jab.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grey Ii throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arial Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Grey Ii does no damage.
Grey Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Grey Ii tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Grey Ii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grey Ii is rocked!
Grey Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Grey Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Look low, kick high! Jones uses the oldest trick in the book to send Grey Ii tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Jones is absolutely delighted - when Grey Ii wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arial Jones!
An out of breath Arial Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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