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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raphael De La Ghetto (ranked 1166 p4p, 573 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 125 p4p, 61 weight class). De La Ghetto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fresh Prince of Bel Air - Geoffrey Poet. Caleb Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael De La Ghetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Jones!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Ghetto stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De La Ghetto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De La Ghetto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De La Ghetto somewhat.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raphael De La Ghetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Ghetto throws a good cross that connects.
De La Ghetto connects with a body shot.
De La Ghetto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
De La Ghetto throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De La Ghetto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
De La Ghetto missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from De La Ghetto finds it's target.
De La Ghetto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but De La Ghetto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Ghetto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Ghetto fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a jab to De La Ghetto's midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Ghetto is defended easily by Jones.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
De La Ghetto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
De La Ghetto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De La Ghetto is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
De La Ghetto missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De La Ghetto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De La Ghetto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control but De La Ghetto postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in De La Ghetto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De La Ghetto is trying to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto manages to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De La Ghetto avoid being mounted?
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De La Ghetto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De La Ghetto actively working from the bottom here.
De La Ghetto gets full guard.
De La Ghetto keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De La Ghetto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De La Ghetto trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
De La Ghetto lands strikes from half guard.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but De La Ghetto has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael De La Ghetto 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.
De La Ghetto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De La Ghetto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De La Ghetto throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
De La Ghetto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De La Ghetto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
De La Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Ghetto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De La Ghetto wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
De La Ghetto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De La Ghetto has Jones in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De La Ghetto is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
De La Ghetto moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Ghetto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
De La Ghetto is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
De La Ghetto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones prevents De La Ghetto from improving his position.
De La Ghetto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
De La Ghetto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De La Ghetto connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
De La Ghetto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
De La Ghetto stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Raphael De La Ghetto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Ghetto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
De La Ghetto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raphael De La Ghetto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
De La Ghetto misses with a hook
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a leg kick but De La Ghetto sees it coming and moves out of range.
De La Ghetto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De La Ghetto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De La Ghetto throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De La Ghetto moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De La Ghetto lands with a cross.
De La Ghetto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De La Ghetto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Ghetto throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
De La Ghetto throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De La Ghetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto misses the shot to the body.
Jones digs a good body shot into De La Ghetto's ribs.
Jones throws a low kick but De La Ghetto avoids it.
De La Ghetto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
A left lands for Jones.
De La Ghetto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Ghetto. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones lands a jab.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Ghetto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De La Ghetto has managed to clinch.
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!
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
De La Ghetto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Ghetto scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De La Ghetto defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
De La Ghetto is looking to clinch.
De La Ghetto fails with the takedown
and De La Ghetto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from De La Ghetto misses.
De La Ghetto wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a hook. De La Ghetto ducked under it nicely.
De La Ghetto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
De La Ghetto tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De La Ghetto's head backwards.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as De La Ghetto blocks the low kick.
Jones swings for the body but De La Ghetto moves out of range.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones pulls De La Ghetto in close to prevent any damage.
De La Ghetto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raphael De La Ghetto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Ghetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
De La Ghetto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De La Ghetto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael De La Ghetto!
Raphael De La Ghetto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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