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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Rough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
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210 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Rough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rough shoots in but no luck this time.
Rough shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Rough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones thumps Rough with a low kick.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Rough, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rough.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Rough is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jones as he works his way to full guard.
Rough stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughis looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
Rough throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rough has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Rough escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Rough is keeping the position.
Rough is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rough is breathing heavily.
Rough had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
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.
Rough has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Rough has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rough is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rough!
Rough can't escape the position.
Jones gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jim Rough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rough closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Rough getting side control.
Rough is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Rough eventually gives up the hold.
Rough wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rough is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rough is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Rough eventually gives up the hold.
Rough stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rough looking to pass the guard.
Rough drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rough as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rough! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jim Rough!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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