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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Raymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Howard Raymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raymond shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raymond throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones pushes Raymond off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raymond counters with a two punch combo.
Raymond gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raymond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones won't allow Raymond to sweep him here.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones prevents Raymond from getting back to his feet.
Jones stays in close to Raymond's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones throws a head kick but Raymond moves out of range.
Michael Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raymond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Raymond pulls guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Raymond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raymond wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is taking a breather. Raymond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Raymond wants to get back to his feet.
Jones stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymond is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Raymond.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Raymond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones tries to clinch but Raymond is having none of it.
Raymond scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has his feet on Raymond's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Howard Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones looks to clinch
and Raymond counters with a two punch combo.
Raymond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones is trying to push Raymond away but Raymond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raymond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries to work over Raymond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raymond ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raymond no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raymond being controlled here, momentarily.
Raymond is striking off his back. Jones thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Raymond is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stays in close to Raymond's body and controls the position.
Raymond throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jones stays in close to Raymond's body and controls the position.
Raymond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raymond.
Raymond working away.
Michael Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raymond prevents Jones from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What's Jones going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Howard Raymond will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raymond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones tries to clinch but Raymond moves out of range.
Raymond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones pushes Raymond up against the cage in a clinch.
Raymond jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Raymond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Raymond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Raymond clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Jones.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Raymond is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Raymond has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Raymond is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Raymond tries to buck him off.
Raymond is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Raymond has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones biding his time, controlling Raymond.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones is continuing to stall.
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.
Raymond can't escape the position.
Raymond is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jones!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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