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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddie James!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots for a takedown but Keller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keller is in James's guard.
Keller prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Keller throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Keller throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Keller managing to control the position.
James works over Keller with some ground and pound from guard.
Keller wants to control but James passes easily into half guard.
James throwing shots but Keller is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is thwarting Keller's attempts to control the position.
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keller wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Keller has his hands clasped together around James's back. He's all about the action.
Keller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
Keller is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
James moves nicely into side control.
James is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
James wants to stand but Keller is controlling his arm.
Keller struggling a bit here.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
James wants to stand but Keller is controlling his arm.
Keller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
James tries to stand and escape but Keller is controlling the position.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keller wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James is looking for a kimura but Keller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
Keller moves into full guard.
James wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keller has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
James wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Keller's guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Keller is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Freddie James.
Keller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James with a poor takedown
and Keller counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Keller has gone for a leg lock! James slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keller's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Keller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from James.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
James isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keller stacks James on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Keller!
Keller moves into full mount!
James avoids a series of strikes thrown by Keller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller avoids the attempt from James to control.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keller landing punches.
Keller avoids the attempt from James to control.
James is working to get back to half guard.
Keller avoids the attempt from James to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Keller unloads with some shots from mount but James bucks and avoids them well.
Keller goes for an armbar but James turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from James.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James passes Keller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keller keeps working.
James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
James is looking for a kimura here.
Keller wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Keller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James prevents Keller from improving his position.
Keller trying to control but James postures up.
James prevents Keller from improving his position.
James trying to control from half guard but Keller is working away.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
Keller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
James wants to stand up but Keller is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Keller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Keller looking for a submission but James manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
James trying to control the position.
James managing to control the position.
Keller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
James passes Keller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Keller taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
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.
Keller trying to control from the bottom.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keller sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James trying to pass the guard but Keller defending well.
Keller trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Keller is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Keller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Jimmy Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
Jimmy Keller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller has his hands clasped together around James's back. He's all about the action.
Keller wants to get back to full guard but James has passed into side control.
Keller tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
James looking for a guillotine from mount but Keller is having none of it.
Keller is trying desperately to improve position.
Freddie James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller can't escape the position.
James wants to finish this one by submission but Keller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from James.
Keller is in all sorts of trouble here.
James pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Keller tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
Keller taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keller 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Keller!
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hype
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FIGHT
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