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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raptor Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Franco Colombo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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
22 - 43 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franco Colombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raptor Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Colombo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Colombo sprawls well.
Colombo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones tries to bum rush Colombo with a series of wild strikes but Colombo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Colombo throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Raptor Jones has been cut.
A head kick by Colombo misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colombo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colombo sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Colombo defends it.
Jones is looking for submissions but instead, Colombo has regained full guard.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Colombo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Colombo in his guard.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colombo defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colombo passes into side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Colombo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Colombo trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Colombo defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Colombo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Colombo is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Colombo defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raptor Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raptor Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones blocks a head kick by Colombo.
Colombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colombo defends it well.
Colombo throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Colombo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Colombo is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Colombo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colombo is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colombo sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Colombo has recovered full guard.
Jones postures up.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Colombo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Colombo has escaped and now he's on top!
Colombo chips away with some ground and pound.
Colombo pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Colombo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Raptor Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colombo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colombo pulls his head out easily.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Colombo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colombo pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colombo pulls his head out easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colombo is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Colombo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colombo is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raptor Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raptor Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colombo.
Colombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colombo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to pull guard but Colombo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Colombo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Colombo.
Jones jumps guard but Colombo stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Franco Colombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raptor Jones.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colombo to keep the fight standing.
Colombo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo stalling the fight.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colombo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to pull guard but Colombo won't allow it.
Colombo scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but Colombo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Colombo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Colombo breaks from the clinch.
Colombo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Colombo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colombo works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Colombo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colombo off and has taken his back!
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 has got his arm under Colombo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Colombo has spun round into Jones's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colombo is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colombo defends it easily.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Colombo pushes his legs off easily.
Colombo lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colombo defends well.
Colombo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colombo stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Colombo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Colombo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Colombo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raptor Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colombo trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones tries to buck Colombo off but Colombo is having none of it.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco Colombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colombo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Colombo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Raptor Jones!
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RATING
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