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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is On the Eve of War. A fine choice. Stakanu has chosen Oy, To Ne Vecher as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Stakanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stakanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Stakanu.
Stakanu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Stakanu.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stakanu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stakanu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Stakanu's head back.
Stakanu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Stakanu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Stakanu moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Russell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a leg kick but Stakanu checks it.
Stakanu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Stakanu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Stakanu pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Stakanu misses with a punch to the body.
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 lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stakanu.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Stakanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Stakanu has double underhooks.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stakanu backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stakanu's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Stakanu prevents a body shot from Jones.
Stakanu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stakanu has Jones pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones stalling.
Nice body punch from Stakanu.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Stakanu blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stakanu wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Stakanu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the ropes.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stakanu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stakanu on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Stakanu circles away.
Stakanu checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones wants to clinch.
Stakanu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Stakanu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stakanu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stakanu misses the target.
Stakanu tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Stakanu.
Stakanu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries to clinch up but Stakanu circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones slips a jab from Stakanu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Stakanu counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stakanu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Stakanu away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stakanu manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stakanu in his tracks.
Russell Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to work over Stakanu's front leg with a kick but Stakanu checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Stakanu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones tries to clinch there but Stakanu circles away.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stakanu.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones tries to clinch but Stakanu is having none of it.
Stakanu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Stakanu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to clinch but Stakanu moves out of range.
Russell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stakanu avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Stakanu's ribcage but misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Stakanu.
Jones wants to clinch.
Stakanu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Stakanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stakanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stakanu avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Stakanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stakanu blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Stakanu.
Stakanu slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones is looking to chop away at Stakanu's legs.
Stakanu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Stakanu ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Stakanu blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones tries to work over Stakanu's front leg with a kick but Stakanu checks it.
Stakanu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Stakanu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stakanu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Stakanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Russell Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stakanu.
Jones misses with a hook
and Stakanu counters with a left to the body.
Stakanu moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones is looking to clinch but Stakanu is avoiding it.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Stakanu counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Stakanu misses.
Stakanu avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jones clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones takes a swing at Stakanu's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Stakanu counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones moves away from the strike by Stakanu.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones cracks Stakanu with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stakanu misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Stakanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stakanu.
Stakanu trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stakanu advances to half guard.
Jones controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Russell Jones just wasn't active enough.
Good work by Stakanu as he checks the leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Stakanu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu slips a jab from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stakanu will feel that in the morning.
Stakanu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stakanu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Stakanu moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stakanu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Stakanu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jones had his way with Hiranuka Stakanu in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch up but Stakanu circles away and keeps his distance.
Stakanu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stakanu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stakanu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stakanu can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Stakanu circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stakanu checks a leg kick.
Stakanu slips under a jab from Jones.
Stakanu throws a right hand that misses
and Stakanu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones tries to clinch there but Stakanu circles away.
Jones misses with a hook.
Stakanu checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Stakanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Stakanu.
Jones feints and then cracks Stakanu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stakanu down.
Jones moves away from the strike by Stakanu.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Stakanu controls the action.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones letting Stakanu take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stakanu is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones digs a right hand into Stakanu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stakanu's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Stakanu tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones gets through Stakanu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stakanu looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Russell Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stakanu up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hiranuka Stakanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stakanu is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stakanu tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones cracks Stakanu with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones prevents a body shot from Stakanu.
Jones tries a body shot but Stakanu blocks it.
Russell Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stakanu throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jones!
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pop
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