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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is n. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Roberts's choice of entrance music: Nacho Libre - Ramses. Steve Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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294 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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209 cm
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351 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramses Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roberts.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roberts looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Jones throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts slips under a jab from Jones.
Roberts leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Roberts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roberts. That's going to slow Jones down.
Roberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roberts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Ramses Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roberts.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roberts clinches up against the ropes.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roberts.
Roberts lands an uppercut.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberts misses with some punches.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Roberts lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roberts.
Roberts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roberts scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts stalling against the ropes.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Come on Roberts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
Roberts keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roberts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Roberts counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
It looks like Ramses Roberts has been cut.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramses Roberts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roberts backs up against the ropes.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Roberts throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Roberts.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roberts throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramses Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roberts.
Roberts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roberts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Roberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts moves into the clinch.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Steve Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones tries for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roberts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Roberts!
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energy
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