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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamel Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Hazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jamel Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mohamed Hazier 's chin.
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180 cm
26
260 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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200 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamel Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mohamed Hazier ! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones scores with a takedown into Hazier 's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hazier keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Hazier pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Hazier works Jones's body with a nice hook. Hazier cracks the inside of Jones's front leg. Hazier lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Hazier takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jamel Jones has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hazier tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance. Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hazier . Hazier is looking to clinch. A momentary lapse in concentration from Hazier enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hazier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jones is breathing heavily. Hazier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jones controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones throws an elbow that misses. Hazier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Hazier ! Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazier is controlling him. Jones pushes Hazier off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mohamed Hazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones closes the distance and pushes Hazier back into the cage. Hazier gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jones has picked Hazier up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Hazier pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hazier 's head. Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazier defending well though. Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazier defending well though. Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hazier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hazier for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hazier lands with a nice body kick. Hazier is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones scores with a takedown into Hazier 's guard. Hazier has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Hazier working hard to break the clinch. Jones pulls guard. Hazier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Hazier dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jamel Jones's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hazier 's half guard. Hazier has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Hazier back against the cage. Jones tries a body shot but Hazier blocks it.
Jones prevents Hazier from breaking the clinch. Hazier is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him. Hazier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hazier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms. Jones prevents Hazier from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hazier tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. Hazier is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Hazier working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jones gets control of Hazier 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Hazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hazier stands up and waves to Jones to follow him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hazier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Hazier tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jamel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hazier tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Hazier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jones throws a big elbow that misses. Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hazier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Hazier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Hazier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from. Jones wants to get back to his feet but Hazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Jones is looking to stand up but Hazier isn't so interested in that idea. Hazier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hazier presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Hazier lands an elbow inside. Jones wants the takedown. Hazier is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hazier 's guard against the cage. Hazier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Hazier is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Hazier is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mohamed Hazier will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jamel Jones's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hazier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jamel Jones's cut is getting worse. Hazier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover. Hazier lands a jab-cross combination. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hazier ! Jones is out on his feet! Hazier rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jones is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jones is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohamed Hazier ! Mohamed Hazier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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