Post by The Sandmen on Aug 6, 2019 23:14:39 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Jon Jones looks very relaxed.
Anthony Johnson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Now Jon Jones put his title in contention against Rumble.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Jon Jones today.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Bones and Rumble move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of Bones, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Bones is wobbling!
Jon Jones throws a combo
Anthony Johnson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Bones swings again, only to get countered once more! Bones is looking bad here!
Tremendous strikes from Rumble!
Some big punches are landing!
Bones's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anthony Johnson launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Bones's arms.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rumble jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anthony Johnson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble pushes Jon Jones against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Bones blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Rumble begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bones
Jon Jones is smart enough to duck backwards
Bones is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Jon Jones
goes nowhere.
Not a desiderable position that Bones is in now. Anthony Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rumble wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Anthony Johnson!
That one almost breaks Bones's chin! He is knocked down!
Bones's Chin is beginning to swell
Bones has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rumble is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Bones's thigh
Bones checks that kick!
Rumble misses a step and Jon Jones sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Jones launches an up-kick intended for Anthony Johnson's head...
Rumble leans out of the way.
Rumble is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Bones's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson steps back and allows Bones to get back to his feet.
Bones climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anthony Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Bones's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rumble looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Jones's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Anthony Johnson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Bones's chin! That stops Bones in his tracks!
Bones's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bones seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Bones hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Anthony Johnson has left Bones unconscious on the mat!
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punches) at 2:24 Round 1
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 26 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 14/33 (42%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
What a huge upset! Anthony Johnson is the winner!
Anthony Johnson wins the Middleweight title!
Wow. So that was surprising super-aggression for epic domination. I think Jones was stunned by Johnson's aggression and power. He was not himself after exchanging began.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!