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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 408 p4p, 605 weight class) and Dan Jones (ranked 53 p4p, 78 weight class). Adunga Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. Kwadwo Adunga Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adunga Jr throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Adunga Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Adunga Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adunga Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Adunga Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adunga Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Adunga Jr and move into the clinch position.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Adunga Jr back into the cage.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones pushes Adunga Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Adunga Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adunga Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones looking for the RNC.
Adunga Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA FIGHT BARN, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jones's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Adunga Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Well, with Jones on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Adunga Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Adunga Jr's body.
Jones tightening his grip on Adunga Jr, looking for the choke.
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adunga Jr is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones is trying to control but Adunga Jr is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jones wants to take Adunga Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
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.
Jones looking to control but Adunga Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adunga Jr tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones fails to move to back control.
Adunga Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Adunga Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Adunga Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adunga Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Adunga Jr staying out of range there.
Adunga Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight left.
Jones throws out a counter right but Adunga Jr avoids it with no problem.
Adunga Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adunga Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Adunga Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adunga Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adunga Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones forces Adunga Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Adunga Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Adunga Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Adunga Jr's guard.
Adunga Jr wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Adunga Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones fails to move to back control.
Jones prevents Adunga Jr from getting the reversal.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones tries to control but Adunga Jr wriggling away.
Jones seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Adunga Jr is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adunga Jr is looking to escape.
Jones goes for an armbar but Adunga Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Adunga Jr.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Adunga Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Jones pulls Adunga Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Adunga Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones wants to control the position but Adunga Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Adunga Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jones to get to his feet.
Adunga Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones tries to clinch but Adunga Jr moves out of range.
Adunga Jr sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kwadwo Adunga Jr's cut.
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!
Adunga Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Adunga Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Adunga Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adunga Jr cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Adunga Jr and move into the clinch position.
Adunga Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Adunga Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Adunga Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Adunga Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adunga Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Adunga Jr throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adunga Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Adunga Jr back into the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adunga Jr prevents it.
Adunga Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Adunga Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Adunga Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries a body shot but Adunga Jr blocks it.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Adunga Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adunga Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adunga Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Jones.
Adunga Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Adunga Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Adunga Jr blocks it.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Adunga Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adunga Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr misses with a body punch.
Adunga Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adunga Jr's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Adunga Jr fails to land.
Adunga Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adunga Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adunga Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adunga Jr up against the cage.
Adunga Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Adunga Jr tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adunga Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Adunga Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adunga Jr is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adunga Jr down to the mat. Adunga Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adunga Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Adunga Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adunga Jr lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Adunga Jr lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Adunga Jr takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to clinch up but Adunga Jr keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adunga Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Adunga Jr lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Adunga Jr waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Adunga Jr finish him?
Adunga Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adunga Jr drops Jones with a naaaaasty hook - Jones is in real trouble here! Adunga Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
Kwadwo Adunga Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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