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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Petties (ranked 25477 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Jones (ranked 3964 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brandon Petties's chin.
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157 lbs
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179 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue 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 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Petties!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Petties shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Petties has him pressed against the cage.
Brandon Petties has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Jones.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Petties turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petties tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petties looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petties wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petties's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones forces Petties back against the cage and clinches.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petties prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones looks winded!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones keeps control of Petties as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petties tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Petties turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petties walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petties.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Petties tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petties fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petties tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Petties ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petties keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petties is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petties keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Petties shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Petties shakes him off and moves away.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Petties.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Petties, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones darts in and clinches Petties up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Petties wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petties tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Petties drops back down to his feet.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petties stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones pulls Petties in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petties throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petties but Petties pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petties doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Brandon Petties has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones leaves Petties with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Petties pushes him away.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petties scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Will Jones has been cut.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petties to the ground. Jones is now in Petties's guard.
Petties looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petties is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Petties is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petties manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Petties's guard.
Petties looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petties keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petties counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petties at a distance.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Petties has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petties wants to stall.
Jones lands a left hand.
Petties trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petties is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petties fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petties looks to clinch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petties throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petties is defended easily by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandon Petties is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petties dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Petties shakes him off and moves away.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Will Jones's cut.
That's time! Petties's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Petties shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petties swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Petties lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petties as he jumps to the side.
Jones pushes Petties up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petties missing with knees to the body.
Petties has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Petties keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Petties leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Petties blocks the elbow strike.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Petties has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Petties from standing up.
Petties looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Petties is retaining full guard.
Petties looking for a sweep. Not yet Petties, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petties wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petties misses with the combination.
Petties tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petties stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Petties forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petties fails to pull guard.
Petties drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Petties. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has Petties up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Petties is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petties backwards.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandon Petties has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petties stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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