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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruffis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drake - Girls Love Beyonce. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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167 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ross Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruffis Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruffis Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ross Jones is out of range.
Ross Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruffis Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Ross Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruffis Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross Jones blocks a head kick by Ruffis Jones.
Ruffis Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Ruffis Jones misses.
Ross Jones has Ruffis Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruffis Jones is trying to break free.
Ruffis Jones has had enough of the clinch but Ross Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Ross Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ruffis Jones tries to pull guard but Ross Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruffis Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ross Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ruffis Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross Jones jabs Ruffis Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffis Jones throws a leg kick
and Ross Jones counters with a head kick.
Ruffis Jones looks for a takedown but Ross Jones sprawls well.
Ross Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruffis Jones.
Ross Jones darts in and clinches Ruffis Jones up against the cage.
Ross Jones decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Ross Jones, not yet.
Ross Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruffis Jones defends it easily.
Ruffis Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ross Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruffis Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Ross Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ruffis Jones is trying to escape the position but Ross Jones is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ruffis Jones is letting Ross Jones control him for a moment.
Ross Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ross Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ross Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ross Jones stands up and beckons Ruffis Jones to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruffis Jones tries to clinch but Ross Jones is having none of it.
Ruffis Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross Jones.
Ross Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruffis Jones is fending him off so far but Ross Jones persists. Nope, Ruffis Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruffis Jones gets tackled into the cage by Ross Jones. Ross Jones maintains the clinch.
Ruffis Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ross Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Ross Jones is pressed up against the cage. Ruffis Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ross Jones down to the mat. Ross Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good leg kick by Ruffis Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruffis Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruffis Jones looks winded!
Ruffis Jones misses with a wild combination.
Ross Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruffis Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Ross Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruffis Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruffis Jones misses with a double jab
and Ross Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ruffis Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ross Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruffis Jones's waist but Ruffis Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross Jones off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ross Jones throws a head kick that Ruffis Jones semi-blocks.
Ross Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruffis Jones swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruffis Jones misses with the combination.
Ross Jones dodges the punch combination from Ruffis Jones.
Ross Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Ruffis Jones gets double underhooks and turns Ross Jones into the cage.
Ruffis Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ross Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruffis Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ross Jones is in Ruffis Jones's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross 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.
Ruffis Jones drives through and clinches with Ross Jones against the cage.
Ruffis Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross Jones won't allow it.
Ruffis Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ross Jones prevents it.
Ruffis Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruffis Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ross Jones is defending well.
Ruffis Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruffis Jones.
Ross Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Ruffis Jones is breathing heavily.
Ross Jones wants to pass the guard but Ruffis Jones is keeping the position.
Ross Jones won't allow Ruffis Jones to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross Jones advances position into side control!
Ross Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ross Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruffis Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ross Jones.
Ross Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ruffis Jones!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross Jones controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ruffis Jones tries to buck Ross Jones off but he can't manage it.
Ross Jones misses with a head shot.
Ruffis Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ross Jones.
Ross Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross Jones has hold of Ruffis Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ruffis Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ruffis Jones is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Ross Jones has taken his back!
Ruffis Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ross Jones missing with strikes.
Ross Jones controlling from the back.
Ruffis Jones fending off the submission attempt from Ross Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross Jones controlling from the back.
Ruffis Jones avoids the strikes from Ross Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruffis Jones covering up well under a series of strikes from Ross Jones.
Ross Jones controlling the position well here. Ruffis Jones rolled but Ross Jones kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ruffis Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruffis Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruffis Jones is fending him off so far but Ross Jones persists. Nope, Ruffis Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Ruffis Jones. No joy for Ross Jones on that attempt.
Ruffis Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Ross Jones. Ross Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruffis Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ross Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruffis Jones throws a series of punches but Ross Jones moves out of range.
Ross Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruffis Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ross Jones is struggling to control the position.
Ruffis Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Ross Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruffis Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross Jones jumps guard but Ruffis Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ross Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ruffis Jones is looking for a takedown.
Ross Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruffis Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ross Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Ross Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruffis Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruffis Jones manages to break the clinch.
Ruffis Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ross Jones has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruffis Jones stuffs the takedown.
Ruffis Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Ross Jones moves out of range easily.
Ross Jones rushes Ruffis Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruffis Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Ross Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ross Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Ross Jones has a closed guard, preventing Ruffis Jones from standing up.
Ross Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Ross Jones pulls Ruffis Jones in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ross Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ruffis Jones tries to bum rush Ross Jones with a series of wild strikes but Ross Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross Jones slips a jab and a cross from Ruffis Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross Jones.
Ruffis Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross Jones has Ruffis Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruffis Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ross Jones is looking for a takedown.
Ruffis Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ross Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruffis Jones gets underhooks to prevent Ross Jones's takedown attempt.
Ruffis Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ross Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ross Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ross Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ross Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Ross Jones!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ross Jones!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ross Jones!
Ross Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Ross Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ruffis Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'thats right motha fuckas gangsta'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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