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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Mosley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mosley has chosen LL Cool J's Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Mosley!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuns Mosley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones punishes Mosley's body with a nice straight punch.
Mosley looks gassed!
Jones misses with a hook. Mosley ducked under it nicely.
Jones swings for the body but Mosley moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mosley is defended easily by Jones.
Mosley avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosley is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones misses with a hook. Mosley ducked under it nicely.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Mosley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mosley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Mosley does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shawn Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Mosley.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Mosley's head back.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Shawn Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Mosley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mosley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Mosley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws the left hand but Mosley avoids the punch easily.
Jones takes a swing at Mosley's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Mosley or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones is looking to wear down Mosley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mosley avoids the body shot from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Mosley shoots in.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings for the body but Mosley moves out of range.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosley moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mosley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shawn Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a jab when Mosley was well out of range.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones swings for the body but Mosley moves out of range.
Shawn Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones throws a right hand that Mosley ducks under and follows up with a left that Mosley also avoids with ease.
Mosley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a series of punches but Mosley avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mosley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosley manages to avoid it.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Shawn Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Mosley.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosley moves away.
Mosley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosley is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mosley.
Mosley shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
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 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mosley.
Mosley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Mosley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mosley avoids the body shot from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Mosley moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Mosley moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosley manages to avoid it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosley is just out of range.
Shawn Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a jab when Mosley was well out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosley manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook. Mosley ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Mosley crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mosley is rocked!
It looks like Shane Mosley has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosley avoids the body shot from Jones.
Mosley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Mosley persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Mosley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Mosley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Mosley getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mosley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mosley.
Mosley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mosley trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mosley tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Mosley trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mosley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Mosley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws a right hand that Mosley ducks under and follows up with a left that Mosley also avoids with ease.
Mosley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosley manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Mosley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosley dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Mosley avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mosley.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mosley.
Mosley blocks a jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosley is just out of range.
Jones swings for the body but Mosley moves out of range.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Shawn Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Mosley.
Jones digs a good body shot into Mosley's ribs.
Mosley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Mosley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mosley's shoulder, as Mosley tries to avoid the shot.
Jones connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosley is just out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Mosley's ribcage but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a right hand that Mosley ducks under and follows up with a left that Mosley also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jones had his way with Shane Mosley in that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Mosley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A big right from Jones misses.
Mosley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Mosley shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Shawn Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Mosley.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mosley avoids the body shot from Jones.
Shane Mosley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Mosley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a right and a left that Mosley avoids nicely.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mosley slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones stuns Mosley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mosley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Shawn Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Mosley defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Mosley dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Shawn Jones!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Shawn Jones!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Shawn Jones!
Shawn Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Shawn Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
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