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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Hadry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamahl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Hadry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamahl Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadry feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Hadry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hadry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hadry is proving hard to escape from.
Hadry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Hadry is keeping the position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones is looking to stand up but Hadry won't let him.
Hadry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Hadry on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Hadry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Hadry seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Hadry stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Hadry is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is controlling Hadry's trapped leg to prevent Hadry from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hadry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hadry's back!
Jones connects with a big shot to the side of Hadry's head.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hadry.
Jones keeps control of the position as Hadry tries to break free.
Hadry tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hadry's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hadry looks a forlorn figure.
Hadry tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hadry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hadry.
Hadry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones decides to stand up.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is putting a hurting on Hadry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadry sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadry is breathing heavily.
Hadry actively working from the bottom here.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Hadry is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to control the pace.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hadry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamahl Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamahl Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hadry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Hadry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hadry is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hadry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Hadry eventually gives up the hold.
Hadry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Hadry wants to advance to full mount but Jones doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hadry prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Hadry preventing the sweep.
Hadry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hadry has Jones in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones trying to control but Hadry is working from the bottom.
Hadry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones stands and throws Hadry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hadry tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hadry looks a forlorn figure.
We've been hearing good reports from Hadry'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.
Jones manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hadry to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadry breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Hadry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is in close to Hadry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadry's head.
Hadry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hadry keeps moving.
Hadry looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Hadry up and slammed him! Hadry can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Hadry tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls the position.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hadry, who protects the arm well.
Hadry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones gets to mount! Hadry was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hadry is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hadry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hadry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamahl Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamahl 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!
Hadry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hadry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones throws Hadry to one side and escapes!
Jones moves into the clinch.
Hadry wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Hadry persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hadry has Jones in his guard.
Hadry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Hadry keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hadry keeps moving.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hadry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Hadry is keeping him busy.
Jones passes to full mount!
Jamahl Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hadry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hadry is trying to escape the mount.
Jones tries to control but Hadry wriggling away.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Hadry working to try and regain half guard.
Hadry wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Hadry's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadry is really stuck here.
Ed Hadry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hadry is working hard here to advance position.
Jones scores with strikes from the back.
Hadry rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hadry defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hadry tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hadry is really stuck here.
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hadry is trying to break free.
Jamahl Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones tightening his grip on Hadry, looking for the choke.
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamahl Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamahl Jones!
A victorious Jamahl Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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