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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romko Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Romko Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Law drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones is not content to let Law control the position.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is not content to let Law control the position.
Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Law wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Law slips a straight right by Jones.
Law shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Law is breathing heavily.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Law preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Law's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Law's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Law's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romko Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Law pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Law takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Law counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lance Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Law takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Jones thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones jabs at Law's body.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Law keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones is keen to just control but Law is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to advance position but Law won't allow it.
Law blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Law works his way to full guard. Good work.
Law on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Law tries to get out of the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Law.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Law fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Law thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romko Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Law off to one side.
Jones connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Lance Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Law in his tracks.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Law to counter with a crisp jab.
Law throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Law slips a jab from Jones.
Law tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lance Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Romko Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law blocks a jab.
Law shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Law's ribs.
Law misses with a takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Law at a distance.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Law's hands.
Jones misses with a combination
and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Law avoids a punch combination nicely.
Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones distracts Law with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Law avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Law has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Law lands a couple of digs.
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romko Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Law wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Law throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Law takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Law moves into the clinch.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Law 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!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law prevents Jones from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Law is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Law is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Law eventually gives up the hold.
Law is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones cracks Law with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Law dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law darts in and clinches Jones up against the ropes.
Law tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones regains half guard.
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Law throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Romko Law did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Law shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Law tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones stands up and beckons Law to join him on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Law. Law circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Law takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Law gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romko Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Law on the side of the head.
Jones throws a right hand that Law ducks under and follows up with a left that Law also avoids with ease.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Law trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Law stops Jones from standing up.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
Jones is working an open guard so Law takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Law counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a series of punches but Law moves out of range.
Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Law darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones tries to kick Law off but Law keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Law stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romko Law had his way with Lance Jones in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Law gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law takes one to the chin there.
Law takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Law tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Law is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Law tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Law tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Law has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Law's best efforts.
Jones tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones with a hook.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Law.
Law cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Law working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Law has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Law is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Law is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romko Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romko Law!
Romko Law is the new super heavyweight champion!
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