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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Deane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twig Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twig Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Deane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Twig Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Deane shoots in.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Deane. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Zack Deane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Deane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Zack Deane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twig Jones.
Deane fails with the takedown.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Deane which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deane is defended easily by Jones.
Deane shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Deane which made him look bad.
Deane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deane.
Deane is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Deane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Deane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones wanted to stand there but Deane had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Deane has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deane as he avoids it easily.
Deane fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twig Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Deane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deane lands a couple of elbows.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is looking to stand up but Deane isn't so interested in that idea.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane stops Jones from standing up.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deane stops Jones from standing up.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones wants to stand but Deane is controlling the position.
Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones has his feet on Deane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deane circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Deane. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Zack Deane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twig Jones.
Deane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones shoots in but Deane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Deane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Deane 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 Deane off to one side.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deane misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deane swivels and escapes.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deane defends it nicely.
Jones tries for a takedown but Deane circles away easily
and Deane counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Deane is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Deane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to stand up but Deane is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Deane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Deane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Deane is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Deane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones is staying active underneath Deane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Deane misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Deane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Deane is having none of it.
Deane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Deane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Deane is having none of it.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deane prevents it.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Deane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deane misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Deane didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Deane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones gets to his feet - Deane follows without any prompting.
Jones tries for a takedown but Deane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zack Deane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twig Jones.
Deane fails to land the takedown.
Deane closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Deane pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deane slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Deane is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deane is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twig Jones.
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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twig Jones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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