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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Blake (ranked 785 p4p, 2045 weight class) and Ray Jones (ranked 114 p4p, 273 weight class). Ray Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Test Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Blake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blake.
Blake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Blake is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Blake dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short uppercut from Jones.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones works on Blake's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Jones.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Jones works on Blake's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blake keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones cracks Blake with a solid left hand.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blake's guard.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Blake trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Blake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is working for a kimura but Blake is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Blake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to stand up but Blake grabs his leg and drags him down! Blake is now on top, in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Blake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blake advances to half guard.
Blake is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blake passes into side control.
Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blake trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blake off and has taken his back!
Jones has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Blake! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jones gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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