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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Thomas postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas clinches.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Thomas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thomas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Thomas misses with a head shot.
Thomas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Thomas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thomas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Thomas looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jones covering up well under a series of strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thomas lands a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones holding both Thomas 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jones is trying to shake Thomas off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Thomas won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Thomas won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Thomas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thomas taking a breather here.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas landing a few strikes.
Thomas tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas landing strikes.
Thomas trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Thomas in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Thomas has an Americana. Jones didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thomas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thomas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Derrick Thomas!
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hype
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