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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watership Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Down is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tick Tick Boom. Watership Down looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Jones Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Watership Down!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down closes the distance and pushes Jones Jnr back into the cage.
Jones Jnr gets control of Down's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones Jnr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones Jnr wants to get back to his feet but Down is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Down controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones Jnr controls Down momentarily but Down frees himself.
Jones Jnr is pulling down on Down's head. It's preventing any offense from Down, at least for the moment.
Jones Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones Jnr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Down is trying to stand back up but Jones Jnr is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones Jnr trying to control the action but Down is working from the bottom.
Down really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones Jnr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones Jnr trying to mount his opponent but Down defends it.
Jones Jnr wants to control but Down is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Jones Jnr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Down is looking to chop away at Jones Jnr's legs.
Jones Jnr is looking to clinch.
Jones Jnr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones Jnr looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jnr missing with knees to the body.
Down tightens his grip and picks Jones Jnr up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones Jnr manages to land in guard.
Down looks winded!
Down stops Jones Jnr from standing up.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Down stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones Jnr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there.
Down stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones Jnr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Down is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones Jnr has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jnr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Down wants to get up but he can't break Jones Jnr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Down is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Down is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones Jnr has wrist control.
Jones Jnr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Down looking to sit in guard and control but Jones Jnr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Down is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jnr is stalling in the full guard.
Jones Jnr postures up in Down's guard and throws a big left but Down blocks it.
Down throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Down escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones Jnr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones Jnr wanted to stand there but Down had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Down looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones Jnr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Down throws a right and a left that both miss.
Down has taken the fight to the clinch.
Down lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones Jnr is looking for a sweep. Down is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Down not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones Jnr is trying to control but can't.
Jones Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
Down prevents Jones Jnr from improving his position.
Jones Jnr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jnr working for submissions but it's allowed Down to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones Jnr is trying to control but Down manages to pass to mount!
Down looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones Jnr defends it well.
Jones Jnr wants to control but Down is having none of it.
Down working Jones Jnr over with strikes here.
Jones Jnr tries to hold on but Down pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones Jnr hang on?
Jones Jnr tries to hold on but Down pushes him away.
Jones Jnr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones Jnr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Down with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones Jnr regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Down is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jnr actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down prevents Jones Jnr from improving his position.
Down tries to pass to full mount but Jones Jnr defends it.
Down content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Down with the ground and pound but Jones Jnr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Down trying to control but Jones Jnr is working from the bottom.
Down trying to move into half guard but instead Jones Jnr has managed to sweep!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Down can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jnr passes Down's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones Jnr works his way into side control.
Down struggling a bit here.
Down tries to strike but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Down gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Down is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Watership Down will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones Jnr tries to keep at a distance but Down has taken the fight into the clinch.
Down jumps guard but Jones Jnr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones Jnr pulls Down into guard.
Jones Jnr trying to control the position.
Jones Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there.
Down wanted to stand there but Jones Jnr had control of the position.
Down takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roy Jones Jnr.
Down misses with a head kick.
Jones Jnr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Down looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones Jnr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones Jnr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Down manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Down had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones Jnr defends it easily.
Down is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jnr wanted to stand there but Down had control of the position.
Jones Jnr wants to pass the guard but Down is keeping the position.
Jones Jnr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Down working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones Jnr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones Jnr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones Jnr passes Down's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Down actively working from the bottom here.
Jones Jnr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Down keeps working.
Down tries to roll over but Jones Jnr keeps him under control.
Roy Jones Jnr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones Jnr is trying to control the action in half guard but Down is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones Jnr is thwarting Down's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jnr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jones Jnr prevents Down from improving his position.
Down wants to get back to his feet.
Down wants to control but Jones Jnr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones Jnr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones Jnr showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones Jnr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Jones Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones Jnr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Jones Jnr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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