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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Secco Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Scapoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Secco Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Secco Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Scapoli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A jab from Jones misses.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Scapoli throws a counter combo.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scapoli wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Jones throws a combination. Scapoli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scapoli with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jab by Jones.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scapoli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scapoli walks into a jab.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Scapoli moves away and avoids it.
Scapoli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scapoli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scapoli slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scapoli.
Scapoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works Scapoli's body with a nice hook.
Scapoli takes one to the chin there.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromScapoli.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Scapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scapoli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Scapoli wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones cracks Scapoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Secco Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scapoli slips a straight right by Jones.
Scapoli wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Secco Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones throws a hook but Scapoli blocks it.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Scapoli tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scapoli is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scapoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Scapoli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scapoli.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scapoli prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to push Scapoli away but Scapoli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is trying to push Scapoli away but Scapoli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones tries to circle away but Scapoli has him pinned against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Scapoli has the dominant position.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Scapoli has the dominant position.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Scapoli has double underhooks.
Scapoli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Scapoli is controlling the position.
Scapoli prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Scapoli is controlling him.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scapoli can do to turn this around?
Jones tries to break free but Scapoli pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Scapoli has the dominant position.
Scapoli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scapoli leaning against his opponent.
Scapoli gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scapoli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scapoli is on top in guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Scapoli is controlling him.
Scapoli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scapoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scapoli is controlling him.
Scapoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Scapoli wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Scapoli is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scapoli stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scapoli wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Scapoli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Scapoli working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scapoli has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Scapoli with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Scapoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scapoli moves away from the strike by Jones.
It looks like Secco Jones has been cut.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Scapoli moved out of range.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Scapoli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scapoli slips under a jab.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Scapoli is out of range.
Scapoli wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Scapoli saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jabs Scapoli right on the nose. Scapoli blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Scapoli blocks a jab.
Scapoli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Scapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scapoli defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Scapoli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scapoli slips a straight right by Jones.
Scapoli moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones backing away here, and Scapoli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Scapoli slips the punch.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scapoli with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Scapoli should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scapoli moves away from the strike by Jones.
Scapoli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scapoli counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Scapoli to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scapoli's head backwards.
Jones misses with a hook. Scapoli ducked under it nicely.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Scapoli is out of range.
Scapoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scapoli avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Scapoli backpedaling.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones throws a jab when Scapoli was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Scapoli should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Secco Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Secco Jones!
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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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