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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Kalenth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Angry Johnny as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
13 - 5 - 2 |
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Cyril Kalenth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalenth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalenth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones rushes Kalenth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Kalenth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalenth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalenth tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalenth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalenth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kalenth avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Kalenth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalenth is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalenth has his back to the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Kalenth shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kalenth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalenth blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Kalenth won't want to take too many of those.
Kalenth blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalenth.
Kalenth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Kalenth shrugs off.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalenth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kalenth lands a shot to the body.
Kalenth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Kalenth avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Kalenth lands a shoulder strike.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kalenth can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kalenth - that landed with a thud.
Kalenth digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalenth blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalenth pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalenth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Kalenth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kalenth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Kalenth presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Kalenth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones looks gassed!
Kalenth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalenth is struggling to control the position.
Kalenth pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalenth dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Kalenth avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Kalenth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalenth.
Kalenth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kalenth blocks an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Kalenth blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalenth's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalenth.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalenth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kalenth blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Kalenth has Jones pressed against the cage.
Kalenth managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Kalenth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalenth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalenth.
Kalenth takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Cyril Kalenth has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalenth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Kalenth prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalenth.
Kalenth misses with a body punch.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalenth cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cyril Kalenth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cyril Kalenth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones gets a clinch.
Kalenth is working Jones over against the cage.
Kalenth is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kalenth.
Kalenth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kalenth blocks the elbow strike.
Kalenth scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalenth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kalenth digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kalenth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalenth dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalenth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kalenth lands a body punch.
Kalenth is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kalenth lands a body punch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Come on Kalenth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kalenth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kalenth.
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!
Kalenth dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalenth's brow.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kalenth lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalenth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalenth is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalenth is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kalenth.
Kalenth lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kalenth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalenth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalenth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalenth's defenses.
Kalenth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalenth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalenth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kalenth lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalenth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Kalenth.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalenth as Jones tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalenth avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Kalenth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalenth works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Kalenth avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Kalenth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Kalenth lands a body shot.
Kalenth blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalenth.
Kalenth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kalenth lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Kalenth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cyril Kalenth's cut.
That's time! Kalenth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kalenth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a hook but Kalenth avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalenth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalenth checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalenth lands with a good body shot.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones staying out of range there.
Kalenth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalenth.
Cyril Kalenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalenth. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalenth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalenth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalenth.
Kalenth moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Kalenth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalenth dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Kalenth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalenth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Kalenth stalling against the cage.
Kalenth avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth slowing the pace effectively.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalenth's defenses.
Kalenth lands a body punch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalenth managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Kalenth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kalenth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kalenth on the inside.
Kalenth is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalenth has his back to the cage.
Kalenth missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Kalenth.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kalenth.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalenth's defenses.
Kalenth managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Kalenth blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalenth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalenth lands a shoulder strike.
Kalenth leaning against his opponent.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalenth is stalling here.
Jonathan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalenth.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kalenth misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Kalenth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalenth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Kalenth presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalenth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cyril Kalenth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalenth avoids the damage to the body.
Kalenth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kalenth pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Kalenth.
Kalenth lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalenth.
Cyril Kalenth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Kalenth - that landed with a thud.
Kalenth struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Kalenth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalenth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Kalenth!
Cyril Kalenth 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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