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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 9 p4p, 2 weight class) and Pablo Mara�on (ranked 20 p4p, 3 weight class). Tyrone Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. Mara�on has chosen Pistolero as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Mara�on!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tyrone Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch up but Mara�on circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Mara�on has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyrone Jones.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Mara�on knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara�on digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a good low kick that Tyrone Jones was not able to check.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mara�on fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone Jones in the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Mara�on with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mara�on defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Mara�on counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good body shot.
Mara�on fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone Jones in the body.
Mara�on scores with a spinning back kick!
Good work by Mara�on as he checks the leg kick.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mara�on ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on counters with a body kick.
Mara�on takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones forces Mara�on back against the cage and clinches.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Mara�on is trying to break the clinch but Tyrone Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones has Mara�on pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mara�on manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyrone Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mara�on gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mara�on digs a right hand underneath Tyrone Jones's ribcage. Tyrone Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mara�on gets through Tyrone Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the side of Mara�on's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Mara�on and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Tyrone Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mara�ons head.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on looks winded!
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mara�on takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyrone Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Mara�on counters with a solid body kick.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Tyrone Jones's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Mara�on. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mara�on.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones wants to clinch but Mara�on slips to the side
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on lands a high kick!
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Mara�on swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrone Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Good work by Mara�on as he checks the leg kick.
Tyrone Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyrone Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mara�on swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A leg kick checked by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyrone Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mara�on throws a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a good low kick that Tyrone Jones was not able to check.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mara�on checks it well.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Mara�on digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mara�on scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a low kick, right behind Tyrone Jones 's knee.
Tyrone Jones blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones darts in and clinches Mara�on up against the cage.
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on stalling the fight.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Mara�on working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mara�on digs a right hand underneath Tyrone Jones's ribcage. Tyrone Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones works on Mara�on's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on is working Tyrone Jones over against the cage.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones has clasped his hands together around Mara�on's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tyrone Jones is looking to take a break and control but Mara�on is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones looking to control but instead Mara�on has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tyrone Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyrone Jones controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones passes to full mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara�on thumps Tyrone Jones with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyrone Jones thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch up but Mara�on circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Mara�on slams his shin into Tyrone Jones's torso.
Mara�on throws out a powerful jab.
Tyrone Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on scores with the left hand. Tyrone Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Mara�on - just one landing.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
Nice cross by Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with a right hand. Tyrone Jones shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
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!
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Mara�on takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mara�on lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara�on's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyrone Jones under the eye.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Tyrone Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that misses
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyrone Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara�on. Mara�on obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Mara�on lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mara�on!
Mara�on takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mara�on defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone 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.
Tyrone Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
Tyrone Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyrone Jones walks into a straight right hand from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Tyrone Jones sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyrone Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mara�on lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyrone Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Mara�on's body.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Mara�on checks it
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyrone Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mara�on with a big right hand and Mara�on goes down!
Mara�on is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mara�on is still in real trouble! Can Tyrone Jones finish him?
Mara�on has control of Tyrone Jones's left arm, preventing Tyrone Jones from doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Mara�on is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mara�on seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Mara�on to sweep him here.
Mara�on bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyrone Jones's guard.
Mara�on content to stall in guard here.
Mara�on won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Mara�on forces his way into half guard.
Tyrone Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mara�on is working away from the top position though.
Tyrone Jones is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is looking for a sweep. Mara�on is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mara�on wants to take a breather but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Mara�on looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mara�on's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tyrone Jones is controlling Mara�on's trapped leg to prevent Mara�on from advancing to side control.
Tyrone Jones is looking for a sweep. Mara�on is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyrone Jones trying to control here.
Mara�on controlling the action here.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones looking to control.
Mara�on wants to pass the guard but Tyrone Jones is keeping the position.
Tyrone Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyrone Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mara�on looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Mara�on is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on cracks Tyrone Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Tyrone Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mara�on lands a nice shot that snaps Tyrone Jones's head back.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyrone Jones tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Mara�on stuns Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on connects with a high kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on scores with a nice right hand.
Tyrone Jones has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Russell Tyrone Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mara�on - that landed with a thud.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Mara�on shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Mara�on checks it
and Mara�on counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mara�on works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones rushes Mara�on and presses him up against the cage.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body.
Mara�on lands a left hand.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
Mara�on is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tyrone Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mara�on pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyrone Jones has Mara�on pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tyrone Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mara�on tumbling to the mat - Tyrone Jones dives into Mara�on's guard.
Mara�on tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russell Tyrone Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on controlling the position.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mara�on is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mara�on throws a low kick, looking for Tyrone Jones's leg but Tyrone Jones calmly moves out of range.
Mara�on looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Mara�on.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Russell Tyrone Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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