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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Russo (ranked 5253 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaquon Jones (ranked 5162 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaquon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Russo's head.
Jaquon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a hook but Russo blocks it.
It looked like Russo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Russo shoots in.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Russo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to stand up but Russo is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones thuds his right hand into Russo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones punishes Russo's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with an uppercut
so Russo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones wants to stand up but Russo is controlling him.
Russo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Russo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russo has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wanted to stand there but Russo had control of the position.
Russo wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Russo.
Russo wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control!
Jones tries to stand but Russo is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones working away.
Jones has control of an arm but Russo manages to advance to Jones's back!
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Russo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaquon Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones cracks Russo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones connects with a right hand. Russo shakes it off.
Jones lands a body shot.
Russo drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Russo dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo stops Jones from standing up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones stuns Russo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones digs a good hook to Russo's body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Russo avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings for the body but Russo moves out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russo closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russo tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Russo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russo is looking for a takedown.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Russo prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones thuds his right hand into Russo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jaquon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones tests Russo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones cracks Russo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Russo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
Russo with a poor takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Russo darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaquon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Russo throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Russo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a leg kick but Russo checks it.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones stuns Russo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Russo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Russo walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Russo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a jab. Russo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Russo's belly button to the back.
Jaquon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Russo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tests Russo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Jones cracks the inside of Russo's front leg.
Russo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russo off to one side.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaquon Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo avoids the body shot from Jones.
Russo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russo avoids the body shot from Jones.
Russo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russo is in Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to stand but Russo is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russo has managed to clinch.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russo tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones wants to stand but Russo is controlling the position.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones wants to stand but Russo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russo, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Russo moved out of range nicely.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
Russo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Russo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Noah Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaquon 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaquon Jones!
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hype
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FIGHT
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