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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Jones (ranked 6506 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Kassouf (ranked 6693 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Kassouf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Will Kassouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kassouf.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kassouf on the side of the head.
Kassouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones with a jab.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kassouf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kassouf is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Kassouf closes the distance and clinches.
Kassouf lands a left hand.
Kassouf prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kassouf avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Kassouf blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling him.
Kassouf lands a nice uppercut.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kassouf is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassouf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to work over Kassouf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kassouf closes the distance and clinches.
Kassouf blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kassouf.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kassouf.
Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kassouf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kassouf throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kassouf.
Kassouf misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kassouf.
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!
Kassouf lands a shoulder strike.
Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Kassouf working aggressively here.
Kassouf pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kassouf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Kassouf lands a body punch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Kassouf prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kassouf backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kassouf fails to land.
Kassouf blocks a body shot from Jones.
Kassouf scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones trying to stall but Kassouf improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf misses with the head strike.
Kassouf misses with the head strike.
Kassouf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kassouf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling the position.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassouf.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Kassouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassouf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jamie Jones has been cut.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf scores with a hook to the body.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kassouf.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kassouf is keeping busy.
Kassouf lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A short left from Kassouf.
Kassouf lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A shot in the inside from Kassouf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Kassouf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kassouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kassouf manages to avoid it.
Kassouf misses with a body shot.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kassouf throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Kassouf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kassouf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kassouf misses with a looping left.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kassouf looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones scores with the left hand. Kassouf knows he should have avoided that one.
Kassouf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Kassouf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Kassouf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kassouf has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassouf struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Kassouf working aggressively here.
Kassouf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf misses with some punches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Kassouf - that landed with a thud.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Kassouf slips under a jab.
Kassouf gets a clinch.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kassouf has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Kassouf keeps him there for the moment.
Kassouf gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kassouf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones blocking some punches.
Kassouf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Kassouf gets a clinch.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kassouf misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Kassouf gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling the position.
Kassouf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kassouf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Kassouf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Kassouf moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Kassouf throws a head punch that misses.
Kassouf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kassouf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kassouf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones pushes Kassouf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassouf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tries to break free but Kassouf pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Kassouf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jamie Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kassouf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kassouf lands a two punch combo.
Kassouf instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kassouf avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassouf swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kassouf being controlled against the cage.
Kassouf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones is stalling here.
Kassouf tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Kassouf lands a left hand.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kassouf.
Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Kassouf controls the action.
Jones lands a right hand.
Kassouf gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kassouf tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kassouf.
Kassouf has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jamie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kassouf.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Kassouf controls his hands.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Kassouf.
Kassouf lands an uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kassouf lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kassouf as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kassouf slips the punch.
Jamie Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones takes a swing at Kassouf's ribcage but misses.
Kassouf wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Will Kassouf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones swings for the body but Kassouf moves out of range.
Kassouf lands a slapping body shot.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kassouf moves out of range.
Kassouf connects with a jab.
Kassouf lands with a nice body punch.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kassouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Kassouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kassouf 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Will Kassouf!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Will Kassouf!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Will Kassouf!
Will Kassouf wins by unanimous decision!
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