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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bigjones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Bigjones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Bigjones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desmond Rice!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bigjones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bigjones throws a nice looking combination but Rice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bigjones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bigjones!
A punch combination from Rice misses.
Bigjones avoids a kick to the body.
Bigjones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rice circles away quickly and effectively.
Rice shoots in for a double leg but Bigjones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bigjones swivels and escapes.
Orlando Bigjones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Rice.
Bigjones takes a swing at Rice's ribcage but misses.
Rice looks for a takedown but Bigjones sprawls well.
Bigjones fails with a takedown attempt.
Rice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bigjones finds it's way round the side to connect with Rice's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bigjones misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones gets a clinch.
Rice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigjones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rice.
Bigjones scores with a three punch combo!
Rice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rice has a takedown stuffed.
Bigjones shoots in looking for a takedown. Rice tries to sprawl out of it but Bigjones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigjones throws a poor cross that misses
and Rice counters with a straight right hand.
Bigjones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rice defends it nicely.
Bigjones stuffs the takedown attempt from Rice. Rice gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice shoots in for a takedown but Bigjones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bigjones catches Rice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bigjones rushes Rice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigjones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bigjones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rice looks gassed!
Rice breaks the clinch.
Bigjones misses with a series of wild punches.
Bigjones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rice swivels and escapes.
Bigjones lands a really nice looking cross but Rice seems unphased.
Rice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bigjones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigjones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bigjones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bigjones throws a nice looking combination but Rice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rice moves in looking to clinch but Bigjones pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones rushes Rice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bigjones breaks from the clinch.
Rice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigjones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rice shoots in for a takedown but Bigjones shows good takedown defense.
Bigjones keeps the fight on the outside.
Rice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bigjones circles away.
Good shot there by Bigjones.
Bigjones pushes Rice up against the cage in a clinch.
Bigjones breaks from the clinch.
Rice shoots in but no luck this time.
Bigjones blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Bigjones coming out on top.
Jab from Bigjones.
Bigjones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rice. Rice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bigjones lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigjones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bigjones throws a big shot that misses.
Orlando Bigjones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigjones misses with a two punch combination.
Bigjones misses with a looping left.
Bigjones throws out a leg kick but Rice moves out of range and Bigjones only half commits.
Bigjones takes the fight into the clinch.
Bigjones is trying to push Rice away but Rice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rice tries to pull guard but Bigjones holds him up against the cage and eventually Rice drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bigjones fails to pull guard.
Bigjones breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Bigjones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rice wants to clinch.
Bigjones throws a series of punches but Rice moves out of range.
Bigjones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bigjones connects with a single shot there.
Bigjones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bigjones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bigjones stuns Rice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rice doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigjones circles away.
Rice throws a sloppy head kick and Bigjones moves out of range easily.
Bigjones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bigjones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones throws a right and a left that Rice avoids nicely.
Orlando Bigjones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rice shoots in but no luck this time.
Bigjones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bigjones lands a nice shot that snaps Rice's head back.
Rice misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rice is defended easily by Bigjones.
No luck for Rice with that takedown attempt.
Orlando Bigjones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Rice.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Rice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bigjones throws a combination. Rice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bigjones fails to land the takedown.
Rice fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones leaves Rice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orlando Bigjones is winning the standup battle so far.
Bigjones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rice avoids the head kick by Bigjones.
Bigjones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rice dodges the punch combination from Bigjones.
Bigjones throws a right and a left that Rice avoids nicely.
Rice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bigjones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rice somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bigjones tries to bum rush Rice with a series of wild strikes but Rice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rice shoots in looking for a takedown but Bigjones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Rice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigjones.
Rice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bigjones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Bigjones scores with a four punch combination!
Rice misses with a two punch combination.
Bigjones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rice's hands.
Rice throws the kick towards the body but Bigjones avoids it.
Bigjones tests Rice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bigjones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bigjones lands a body shot.
Bigjones misses with a double jab.
Bigjones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones pushes Rice off and gets back to his feet.
Bigjones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice slips a jab and a cross from Bigjones.
Rice moves in looking to clinch but Bigjones pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Bigjones as Rice shoots in.
Bigjones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rice pinned against the cage. Rice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bigjones circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigjones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bigjones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bigjones throws a looping overhand right but Rice ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Bigjones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bigjones looks for a takedown but Rice sprawls well.
Rice misses with a series of wild punches.
Bigjones throws a front kick aimed at Rice's knee but Rice avoids it well.
A lazy left from Bigjones finds it's target.
Bigjones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Bigjones. Those never looked like landing.
Rice moves into the clinch successfully.
Rice prevents a body shot from Bigjones.
Bigjones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigjones is working for takedown but Rice is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bigjones gets control of Rice's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bigjones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rice trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigjones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rice fails with the takedown.
Rice looks for a takedown but Bigjones sprawls well.
A jab from Bigjones misses.
Bigjones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rice.
Bigjones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rice.
Orlando Bigjones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Rice.
Rice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bigjones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rice somewhat.
Bigjones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones closes the distance and clinches.
Bigjones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Bigjones. No joy for Rice on that attempt.
Bigjones scores with a punch to the head.
Bigjones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rice as he jumps to the side.
Rice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bigjones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rice is fending him off so far but Bigjones persists. Nope, Rice circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigjones lands with a nice combination. Rice backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigjones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bigjones tries to avoid it but Rice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bigjones to the ground. Bigjones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bigjones as Rice shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bigjones duly obliges.
Bigjones throws a combination. Rice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigjones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bigjones stuffs the takedown attempt from Rice. Rice gets slowly back to his feet.
Bigjones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Bigjones as Rice shoots in.
Bigjones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bigjones tries to clinch but Rice moves out of range.
Bigjones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rice.
Rice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bigjones has managed to clinch.
Bigjones has Rice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bigjones is fending him off so far but Rice persists. Nope, Bigjones circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigjones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rice.
Rice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rice wants it to stay on the feet.
Rice pushes Bigjones up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rice keeps control of Bigjones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bigjones looking to slow down the pace here.
Bigjones avoids a wild elbow strike from Rice.
Bigjones manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rice. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Bigjones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bigjones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Bigjones!
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RATING
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