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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is lil water. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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250 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Atkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Atkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Atkinson missing with knees to the body.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch.
Atkinson misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Atkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Atkinson stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Atkinson, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Atkinson against the ropes but Atkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atkinson throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Atkinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atkinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Walter Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones checks a low kick from Atkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Atkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atkinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Atkinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atkinson misses with a two punch combination.
Atkinson fails with the takedown.
Walter Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Atkinson.
Jones forces Atkinson back against the ropes and clinches.
Atkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Atkinson counters with a two punch combo.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Atkinson moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Atkinson as Jones shoots in.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Atkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Atkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Atkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Atkinson jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Atkinson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Atkinson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Atkinson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Atkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Atkinson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atkinson.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Atkinson!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Atkinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Atkinson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Atkinson duly obliges.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Atkinson throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Atkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Atkinson pushes him off.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atkinson's waist but Atkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Atkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkinson slips a jab from Jones.
Atkinson digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Atkinson throws a body kick that misses.
Atkinson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Atkinson keeps it at a distance.
Atkinson scores with a shot to the body.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atkinson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Atkinson counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Atkinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Atkinson!
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!
Atkinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Walter Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkinson with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Atkinson.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkinson circles away.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atkinson.
Jones is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Atkinson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atkinson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Atkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones tries to clinch up but Atkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atkinson works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson is trying to escape the mount.
Atkinson wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape.
Atkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Atkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atkinson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Atkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones tries to clinch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atkinson has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Atkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to clinch up but Atkinson keeps it at a distance.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones tries to clinch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Jones wants to clinch up but Atkinson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atkinson swivels and escapes.
Atkinson lands with a nice body punch.
Atkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Atkinson misses with a body kick.
Atkinson throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Atkinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Atkinson persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Atkinson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
Jones looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkinson circles away.
Atkinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atkinson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jack Atkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Atkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atkinson works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Atkinson misses.
Atkinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jones.
It looks like Jack Atkinson has been cut.
Atkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Atkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atkinson as he jumps to the side.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Walter Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkinson circles away.
Atkinson scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Atkinson throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Atkinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkinson misses with a double jab
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Atkinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Atkinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Atkinson!
Jack Atkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Atkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atkinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Atkinson!
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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