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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jones (ranked 2068 p4p, 1326 weight class) and Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 287 p4p, 189 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Kicklighter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a series of punches but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicklighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kicklighter at a distance.
Kicklighter defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter misses with a few strikes there.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones checks a low kick from Kicklighter.
A cross from Jones lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones is looking to wear down Kicklighter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Kicklighter instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Kicklighter goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kicklighter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kicklighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kicklighter throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Kicklighter counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kicklighter pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Kicklighter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kicklighter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kicklighter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kicklighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kicklighter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Kicklighter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kicklighter wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kicklighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kicklighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Kicklighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range.
Kicklighter thumps Jones with a low kick.
Kicklighter with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Kicklighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a low kick but Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Jones clobbers Kicklighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones moves forwards but Kicklighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kicklighter tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kicklighter 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.
Kicklighter dodges the punch combination from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a leg kick.
Kicklighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kicklighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Kicklighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Kicklighter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Kicklighter settles back down.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a jab when Kicklighter was well out of range.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kicklighter. Kicklighter obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Kicklighter's leg but Kicklighter calmly moves out of range.
Kicklighter checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kicklighter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones wants to slow Kicklighter down by chopping away at his legs.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Jones.
Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Jones.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones slips under a jab.
Kicklighter throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Kicklighter cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter with a nice calf kick.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Kicklighter has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Kicklighter is controlling the position.
Kicklighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kicklighter wants a takedown but no success here.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kicklighter lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Kicklighter has double underhooks.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kicklighter has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kicklighter fails to land.
Kicklighter lands a shoulder strike.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kicklighter misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Kicklighter avoids the damage to the body.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kicklighter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Kicklighter.
Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kicklighter gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter lands a body punch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter lands with a light punch inside.
Kicklighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones is rocked!
Kicklighter is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kicklighter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Kicklighter tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries a body shot but Kicklighter blocks it.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Kicklighter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kicklighter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicklighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Kicklighter's leg but Kicklighter calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kicklighter checks a leg kick.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Kicklighter thumps Jones with a low kick.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Kicklighter connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones misses with a low kick as Kicklighter jumps back.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kicklighter.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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.
Kicklighter cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kicklighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Jones.
Kicklighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kicklighter wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kicklighter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Our winner, Vinicius Kicklighter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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RATING
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