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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quinan Jones (ranked 3690 p4p, 3737 weight class) and Kenjiro Tokugawa (ranked 405 p4p, 407 weight class). Kenjiro Tokugawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenjiro Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokugawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Tokugawa lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Tokugawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Kenjiro Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Tokugawa clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tokugawa successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tokugawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Tokugawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tokugawa trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tokugawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tokugawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tokugawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tokugawa throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tokugawa's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Tokugawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tokugawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Tokugawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Tokugawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenjiro Tokugawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tokugawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokugawa moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to stall but Tokugawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones blocking some punches.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones is looking to control Tokugawa's arms but Tokugawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones is leaning against Tokugawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tokugawa up against the cage.
Tokugawa jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokugawa is keeping busy.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Quinan Jones.
Tokugawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Tokugawa works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Tokugawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kenjiro Tokugawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones trying to hold on to Tokugawa's head to control him but Tokugawa postures up.
Tokugawa is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tokugawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tokugawa is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokugawa regains half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working.
Jones not doing much here.
Tokugawa wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tokugawa has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away.
That's four 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 is really struggling to control Tokugawa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Tokugawa misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Tokugawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tokugawa. Tokugawa obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Quinan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenjiro Tokugawa.
Tokugawa scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenjiro Tokugawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tokugawa throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Tokugawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Tokugawa.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokugawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely.
Tokugawa throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa throws a counter combo.
Tokugawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokugawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Tokugawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokugawa throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Tokugawa tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tokugawa with a nice calf kick.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up.
Tokugawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Quinan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokugawa can pounce on him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokugawa. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa throws a nice head kick!
A head kick by Tokugawa misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Kenjiro Tokugawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tokugawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Tokugawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Tokugawa throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
Jones blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tokugawa's sensitive parts.
Quinan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to slow Tokugawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Tokugawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tokugawa misses with a hook
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tokugawa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tokugawa throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Tokugawa's leg but Tokugawa calmly moves out of range.
Tokugawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Tokugawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokugawa scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokugawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Tokugawa looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tokugawa thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokugawa. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Tokugawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but Tokugawa checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenjiro Tokugawa.
Well Tokugawa 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quinan Jones!
Quinan Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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