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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michale Chang (ranked 5181 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Jones (ranked 4777 p4p, 0 weight class). Michale Chang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michale Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches.
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chang is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Chang is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chang, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michale Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Jones.
Jones decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Chang postures up.
Jones looks winded!
Chang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chang.
Chang throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chang stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chang is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Chang postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chang throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Chang pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chang is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones rushes Chang and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chang stands up from Jones's guard - Chang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bobby Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Chang pulls Jones into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
Chang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chang was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stands and throws Chang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bobby Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Chang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control but Chang is having none of it.
Chang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chang tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chang turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his foot on Chang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chang works his way back into a safe position though.
Chang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Chang postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chang defends well.
Chang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chang is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Chang won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Chang throwing strikes but missing.
Chang landing with the ground and pound.
Chang wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Chang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chang wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Chang tries to tie him up.
Chang working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Chang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michale Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Jones.
Chang tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones prevents Chang from breaking the clinch.
Chang lands a takedown into guard.
Chang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michale Chang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones checks a low kick from Chang.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chang trying to control the position.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chang, pushing him back against the cage.
Chang tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chang wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chang keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes Chang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Chang is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Chang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chang is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Chang has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Chang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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