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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Take my hand. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Powerful takedowns
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Storm!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones connects with a high kick.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick.
Jones sets himself, and Storm steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Storm down.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Jones lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Jones tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones jumps guard but Storm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Storm.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm misses with some punches.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Storm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab by Storm.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Storm but Storm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a body shot.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones gets control of Storm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones trying to control the position.
Storm won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Storm is stalling in the full guard.
Storm's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 Brian Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Storm shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Brian Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
Storm throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Storm is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones blocking some punches.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Storm as Jones tries to tie him up.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm defends it easily.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
Storm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
Storm wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Storm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jab from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Storm lands a left hand.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm with a jab.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Storm tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Storm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Storm in his tracks momentarily.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm misses with a left hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Storm's belly button to the back.
Jones throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Storm won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Storm passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Storm is having none of it.
Storm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Storm avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 wants to get back to full guard.
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Storm wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones clearly takes 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.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Jones throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm avoids the head kick by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Storm.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm misses with a double jab.
Jones jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Storm instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Storm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Storm shrugs it off though.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Felix Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Storm.
Good body shot from Storm.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Storm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Storm improves position.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Jones working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 Storm uses from the top position.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Felix Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Storm tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Storm.
Good shot there by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Storm working aggressively here.
Felix Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Storm smiles and moves away.
Felix Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Storm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Storm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a body shot from Storm.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is trying to keep Storm in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Storm.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
Brian Jones is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Brian Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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