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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaemus O Shaunessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Shaunessy comes into the arena with Becoming The Bull by Atreyu blaring out of the sound system. Jones Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unstoppable - Roy Jones Jr.. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shaemus O Shaunessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Shaunessy has managed to clinch.
Jones Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. O Shaunessy is trying to keep an underhook but Jones Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Shaunessy sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Shaunessy defends it well.
O Shaunessy is looking for a sweep. Jones Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Shaunessy's head.
Jones Jr is looking to advance position but O Shaunessy won't allow it.
Jones Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Shaunessy has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Shaunessy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
O Shaunessy trying to control from the bottom.
Jones Jr is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Shaunessy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones Jr seems to be working for a kimura but O Shaunessy defends the submission attempt.
Jones Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O Shaunessy trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones Jr is looking to take a break and control but O Shaunessy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Shaunessy wants to control but Jones Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Shaunessy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Shaunessy is pressing down on Jones Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Shaunessy is breathing heavily.
O Shaunessy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Shaunessy is on top in guard.
Jones Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Shaunessy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones Jr is trying to keep O Shaunessy in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Shaunessy is aware though and is defending well.
Jones Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
O Shaunessy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
O Shaunessy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for O Shaunessy because Jones Jr loaded up on that one.
O Shaunessy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones Jr.
O Shaunessy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr looking to ground and pound but O Shaunessy is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but O Shaunessy is surviving well by controlling Jones Jr's body position as best he can.
Jones Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Shaunessy has Jones Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones Jr pulls guard.
Jones Jr has his foot on O Shaunessy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Shaunessy works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones Jr is looking for a triangle but O Shaunessy pushes his legs off easily.
Roy Jones Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Shaunessy defends well.
Jones Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Shaunessy is aware though and is defending well.
Jones Jr is breathing heavily.
O Shaunessy trying to control but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr is trying to control the position but O Shaunessy postures up.
O Shaunessy wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.
Jones Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Shaunessy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Shaunessy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Shaunessy wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.
Jones Jr looking for a guillotine here but O Shaunessy defends easily.
O Shaunessy throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Shaunessy.
O Shaunessy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones Jr has control of O Shaunessy's left arm, preventing O Shaunessy from doing any damage.
O Shaunessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Jr looking for a guillotine here but O Shaunessy defends easily.
O Shaunessy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Shaunessy cracks Jones Jr with a solid left hand.
Jones Jr looking for a guillotine here but O Shaunessy defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr trying to control the position.
O Shaunessy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Shaunessy stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Jr.
O Shaunessy content to stall in guard here.
Jones Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Shaunessy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Shaunessy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Shaunessy chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Shaunessy wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.
Jones Jr looking to control.
O Shaunessy trying to control but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Shaemus O Shaunessy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
O Shaunessy closes the distance and clinches.
Jones Jr jumps guard and drags O Shaunessy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
O Shaunessy moves into the clinch.
O Shaunessy tries a knee to the head but Jones Jr blocks it.
Jones Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics O Shaunessy uses from the top position.
Jones Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Shaunessy is aware though and is defending well.
Jones Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones Jr has his foot on O Shaunessy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Shaunessy works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones Jr is on top in guard.
O Shaunessy is trying to control the position but Jones Jr postures up.
O Shaunessy is really struggling to control Jones Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but O Shaunessy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Shaunessy working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Shaunessy keeping full guard, as Jones Jr tries to pass.
Jones Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones Jr postures up.
Jones Jr drops back looking for a leg! O Shaunessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and O Shaunessy manages to kick Jones Jr off! Jones Jr jumps back into O Shaunessy's guard.
O Shaunessy controls Jones Jr momentarily but Jones Jr frees himself.
Jones Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but O Shaunessy is retaining full guard.
Jones Jr forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones Jr is working away from the top position though.
Jones Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
O Shaunessy is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones Jr.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Shaunessy is trying to maintain the position but Jones Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
O Shaunessy is looking to improve his position.
Jones Jr wants to take a breather but O Shaunessy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr is trying to work for a kimura but O Shaunessy is defending well.
Jones Jr is thwarting O Shaunessy's attempts to control the position.
Jones Jr thows a huge punch but O Shaunessy dodges it nicely.
O Shaunessy trying to control from the bottom.
Jones Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Shaunessy sees it coming and defends easily.
O Shaunessy is trying to maintain the position but Jones Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Shaunessy is just riding it out for now. Jones Jr eventually gives up the hold.
O Shaunessy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones Jr is working away from the top position though.
Jones Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Shaunessy has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Shaunessy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaemus O Shaunessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Shaunessy is staying active underneath Jones Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Jones Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones Jr 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Roy Jones Jr!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Roy Jones Jr!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Roy Jones Jr!
Roy Jones Jr wins by unanimous decision!
Roy Jones Jr took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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