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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo has chosen If It Means Alot To You as his entrance music. Hattori Hanzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hattori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a jab from Hanzo.
Hanzo has managed to clinch.
Hanzo lands a left hand.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hanzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones wants to clinch up but Hanzo keeps it at a distance.
Hanzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanzo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Hanzo!
Hanzo tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Hanzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Hanzo is controlling him.
Hanzo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is working an open guard so Hanzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanzo looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanzo pinned against the cage. Hanzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hanzo wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Hanzo clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo can't break the clinch.
Hanzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Hanzo has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Hanzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones prevents Hanzo from breaking the clinch.
Hanzo breaks the clinch.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hanzo.
Hanzo clinches with his opponent.
Hanzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hanzo tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Hanzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Hanzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones keeps control of Hanzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo breaks the clinch.
Hanzo tries to clinch up
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hanzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanzo, not yet.
Hanzo has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hattori Hanzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanzo throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hanzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Hanzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones prevents Hanzo from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom.
Hanzo has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanzo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanzo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanzo!
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 Bob Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hanzo tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hanzo's head.
Hanzo closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hanzo can't break the clinch.
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.
Hanzo wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Hanzo blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones is working an open guard so Hanzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Hanzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanzo misses with the combination.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanzo pinned against the cage. Hanzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Hanzo instigates a clinch.
Hanzo breaks the clinch.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
Hattori Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzo lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanzo.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanzo misses with a double jab
and Jones counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of Hanzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanzo scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones shoots in but Hanzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanzo tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanzo to the ground. Hanzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones keeps control of Hanzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo can't break the clinch.
Hanzo is trying to break free.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Hanzo improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo breaks from the clinch.
Hanzo tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones clinches.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Hanzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanzo throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hanzo won't be happy with that.
Jones working away.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Hanzo struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hanzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Hanzo get back to his feet.
Hanzo misses with a few strikes there.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Hanzo wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones working the ground and pound but Hanzo is defending the strikes.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the action but Hanzo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Hanzo is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanzo.
Jones tries to escape but Hanzo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hanzo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bob Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanzo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jones is looking for a way out.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Hanzo keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Will Hanzo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Hanzo keeps control of the position.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Hanzo trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jones clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hanzo throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Bob Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hanzo.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
Hanzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanzo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones gets to his feet. Hanzo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanzo swivels and escapes.
Hanzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanzo darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo can't break the clinch.
Hanzo lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hanzo tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Hanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Hanzo wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones keeps control of Hanzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to stall but Hanzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Hanzo throws a combination that misses
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanzo's guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones wants to stand but Hanzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hanzo pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hanzo is looking to land body kicks.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Hanzo moves into the clinch.
Hanzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hanzo wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones is trying to drag Hanzo to the mat but Hanzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Hanzo both land. Nice combination.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hanzo!
Jones trying to control but Hanzo is having none of it.
Jones avoids the attempt from Hanzo to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones looking to finish Hanzo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hanzo!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Hanzo in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jones had his way with Hattori Hanzo in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hanzo rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Hanzo counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Hanzo.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanzo as he jumps to the side.
Hanzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Hanzo is striking from the bottom but Jones uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo trying to control but Jones postures up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hanzo kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Hanzo is looking to clinch.
Hanzo thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Hanzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanzo is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
That's two 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.
Hanzo throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.
Hanzo wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanzo uses from the top position.
Hanzo preventing the sweep.
Hanzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Hanzo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hanzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hanzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hanzo.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo wants to break free but Jones has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Hanzo wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanzo has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanzo kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Hattori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanzo throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Jones!
Bob Jones is the new heavyweight champion!
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