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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 52 p4p, 155 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 6 p4p, 22 weight class). Lang's entrance music is Каспийский Груз - Табор уходит в небо. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Lang tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lang avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lang.
Jones blocking some punches.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lang is keeping busy.
Jones has Lang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones has hold of one of Lang's legs. Lang is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lang is controlling Jones's posture.
Lang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Lang has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lang is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lang has escaped and now he's on top!
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lang tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to keep Lang in close.
Jones is pulling down on Lang's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lang tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lang clinches with his opponent.
Lang works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Lang tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Lang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lang.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Lang works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Lang tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Clubber Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lang regains guard.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Ludus Gladiatorius inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lang with the inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Lang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Lang is predictable there
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lang's guard.
Jones is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lang sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lang to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Lang misses.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lang!
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Jones working away.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones cracks Lang with a big elbow.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Lang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones with the ground and pound but Lang regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lang's head.
Jones working Lang over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lang to regain full guard.
Jones won't allow Lang to sweep him here.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lang throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Lang fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Lang looking to control.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lang!
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones tries to roll over but Lang keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Lang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Lang controlling from the full mount.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang controlling from the full mount.
Jones wants to hold on but Lang pushes him away.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lang with a hook.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lang connects with the punch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang is working Jones over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang is working Jones over against the cage.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Lang lands with a left to the head.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lang.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Jab by Jones.
Lang with a nice calf kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang, which made it look bad.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
Lang with a jab.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 48:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
Clubber Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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