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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 cm
21
198 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
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150 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusty Rhodes! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Nice sprawl there from Rhodes as Jones shoots in. A big left from Jones misses. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot. Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good work by Rhodes as he checks the leg kick. Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving. Jones is really struggling to control Rhodes but he's trying to hold on to the position. Rhodes has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. Rhodes wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. Rhodes managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamal Jones. Jones tries to bum rush Rhodes with a series of wild strikes but Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhodes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rhodes misses with a shot to the body and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jones misses with a hook. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rhodes has eaten all the pies! Jones is breathing heavily. Rhodes stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rhodes slips a jab from Jones. Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jones slips under a jab. Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to sprawl but Rhodes drives through with a takedown into half guard. Rhodes not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rhodes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Rhodes throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. Ground and pound from Rhodes. Rhodes throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodes lands a nice short elbow. Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position. Ground and pound from Rhodes. This has been an exciting period of action! Rhodes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rhodes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Rhodes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rhodes is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rhodes working Jones over with strikes. Rhodes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rhodes thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rhodes lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rhodes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rhodes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhodes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rhodes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones rushes Rhodes and presses him up against the cage. Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard. Rhodes tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control. Rhodes gets full guard. Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rhodes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodes. Rhodes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodes throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Rhodes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rhodes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rhodes is trying to keep Jones in close.
Rhodes controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rhodes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dusty Rhodes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. A clash of legs there as Rhodes blocks the low kick. A jab from Rhodes misses. Rhodes scores a takedown into full mount! Rhodes working the ground and pound effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rhodes working the ground and pound effectively.
Rhodes with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rhodes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Rhodes drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jones! More shots from Rhodes and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusty Rhodes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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