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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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187 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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203 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Araujo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Araujo at a distance.
Jones throws a hook but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo tries a head kick but it misses.
Araujo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araujo tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Araujo moved out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses.
Araujo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is looking to wear down Araujo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Araujo avoids the body shot from Jones.
Araujo wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araujo.
Bobby Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Araujo saw that one coming.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Araujo seems unphased.
Jones connects with a jab.
Araujo throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Rickson Araujo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moves away from the strike by Araujo.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Bobby Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones dives in and grabs Araujo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Araujo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Araujo counters with a thumping low kick.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Araujo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Araujo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Araujo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Araujo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Araujo is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby 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.
Araujo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Araujo throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Araujo throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Araujo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Araujo avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araujo.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Araujo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones stuns Araujo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rickson Araujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Araujo's shoulder, as Araujo tries to avoid the shot.
Araujo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Araujo with an uppercut!
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Araujo counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Araujo lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Araujo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Araujo's ribs.
Araujo misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo prevents Jones from improving position.
Jones trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones tries for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings around for an armbar but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Araujo postures up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araujo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araujo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araujo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Araujo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Araujo wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Araujo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Araujo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Araujo!
Jones is trying to keep Araujo in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Jones.
Araujo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Araujo manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Araujo tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobby Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Araujo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Araujo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Araujo manages to avoid it.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Araujo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Araujo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick from Araujo lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Araujo counters with a head kick.
Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones is looking to work his way around to Araujo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jones trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to control but Araujo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Araujo prevents Jones from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jones clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Araujo throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A combination from Araujo does no damage.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo misses with a body punch
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Araujo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones works Araujo's body with a nice hook.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Araujo has time to react.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Araujo sprawls well.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Araujo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones moves into full mount!
Jones is looking to work his way around to Araujo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Araujo frees his head quite easily.
Jones wants to take Araujo's back but he can't do it this time.
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Araujo has worked his arm free - good work by Araujo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones swings around for an armbar but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Jones is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.
Bobby Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jones had his way with Rickson Araujo in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Araujo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Araujo.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donk. Araujo catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Araujo misses with a head kick.
Araujo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Araujo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Araujo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Araujo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Araujo avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Araujo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones thuds a left hand into Araujo's body.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones wants to take Araujo's back here but Araujo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount.
Araujo has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Araujo can't escape the position.
Jones trying to control.
Araujo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Araujo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Araujo just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Araujo is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Araujo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rickson Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Araujo manages to turn into his guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Jones!
Bobby Jones retains his middleweight title!
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hype
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RATING
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