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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 1905 p4p, 237 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 2905 p4p, 342 weight class). Shawn Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schultz.
Jones is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schultz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schultz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Schultz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schultz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Schultz.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Schultz in a clinch.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Schultz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schultz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schultz counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schultz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Schultz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schultz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schultz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Schultz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Schultz does no damage.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Schultz fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schultz tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Schultz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schultz.
Jones throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Schultz lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones wants to clinch.
Schultz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Schultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Schultz moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schultz clinches.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Schultz is controlling the position.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schultz smiles and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch but Schultz moves away
and Schultz counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick from Schultz lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Dave Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch but Schultz is avoiding it.
It looked like Schultz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Schultz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schultz throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Schultz looks to throw a body kick
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schultz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schultz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schultz taking a breather.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schultz avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Schultz was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Schultz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schultz is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Schultz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zen Balance Monastery. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jones is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schultz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Schultz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Schultz from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Schultz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dave Schultz is winning the standup battle so far.
Schultz looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
As Schultz backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Schultz manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schultz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Schultz.
Schultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schultz throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Schultz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones wants to clinch up but Schultz keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones clinches.
Schultz stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schultz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schultz is struggling to control the position.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schultz up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Dave Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jones.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Shawn Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Schultz breaks the clinch.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schultz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schultz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Schultz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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