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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arial Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Joe Walsh - In the City. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arial Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but Rodrigues avoids it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses the jab.
Rodrigues throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues lands an overhand right.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Rodrigues to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Jones in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodrigues's guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues is looking to escape.
Jones is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rodrigues throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodrigues's guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones prevents Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Jones passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodrigues tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones trying to advance position but Rodrigues counters by regaining guard.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones works over Rodrigues with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodrigues is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Jones is working Rodrigues over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodrigues pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigues uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Rodrigues!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues lands with a shot to the body.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones stops Rodrigues from standing up.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is pushing down on Rodrigues's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodrigues is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodrigues has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigues's temple.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodrigues pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodrigues has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodrigues defends it well.
Arial Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Jones thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Jones prevents Rodrigues from standing back up.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Rodrigues wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is pressing down on Rodrigues's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodrigues is holding on for now.
Jones is working for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Rodrigues is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to control but Jones postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Rodrigues is defending the position.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
Jones working Rodrigues over with strikes.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodrigues with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodrigues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones wants the takedown. Rodrigues is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rodrigues's guard against the cage.
Jones pushes down on Rodrigues's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Rodrigues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigues gets full guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigues wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Jones postures up in Rodrigues's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Rodrigues taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones working the ground and pound but Rodrigues is defending the strikes.
Jones landing strikes.
Rodrigues is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Rodrigues is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Rodrigues is rocked!
Jones tries for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Rodrigues is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rodrigues tries to improve position but can't.
Rodrigues seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand but Rodrigues just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Jones! That's hurt Rodrigues! Will he recover? Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arial Jones!
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