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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Long (ranked 3371 p4p, 2841 weight class) and Light Weight Jones (ranked 340 p4p, 291 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Weight Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Long wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones checks a low kick from Long.
Long tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is not content to let Jones control the position.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Long keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Long's temple.
Long is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Long looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Long is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Long's head.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control. Long wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Long tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Jones is thwarting Long's attempts to control the position.
Long tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Long trying to control but Jones postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Long manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Long looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Long appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Long keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Weight Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Long fails to land with a series of punches.
Long moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Long tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Long has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Long on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Long avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Long has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Long is staying busy.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes.
Jones controls the position.
Long looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Jones has Long flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Light Weight Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is looking to control Long but Long is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jones looking for the RNC.
Long covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jones is not going to allow Long to sit and survive in this position.
Jones misses with a punch to the head.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Long defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Long defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones tightening his grip on Long, looking for the choke.
Jones biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Weight Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Long moves out of range.
Long throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Long circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Long counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a push kick but Long slaps the foot to one side.
Long motions for Jones to come forward. Long throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch but Long moves away
and Long counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Long looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Long misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Long moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones wants to clinch.
Long throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Long pushes him off.
Long throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Long.
Light Weight Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones is looking to clinch but Long is avoiding it.
Long is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones content just to control the position here.
Long is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is trying to escape the mount.
Long is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Long tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
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.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Long looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones tries to control but Long wriggling away.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to control the pace but Long is squirming around nicely.
Richard Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Light Weight Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Weight Jones!
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FIGHT
RATING
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