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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ros Ludovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ros Ludovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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183 cm
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179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ros Ludovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a leg kick
and Ludovic counters with a big head kick but James shrugs it off.
James avoids the body shot from Ludovic.
Ludovic lands a high kick!
James is rocked!
Devon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludovic shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ludovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludovic finish him?
Ludovic avoids the head kick by James.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ludovic throws an elbow but it misses.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Ludovic won't allow it.
James dodges an elbow strike from Ludovic.
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!
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Ludovic.
James scores with a hook to the body. Ludovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ludovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from James misses.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Ludovic off the cage and back into rage.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ludovic checks it well.
James throws a shot to the body.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ludovic, pushing him back against the cage.
James prevents Ludovic from breaking the clinch.
Ludovic is trying to break free.
James can't break the clinch.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a head kick but Ludovic moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludovic closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Ludovic pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James works over Ludovic's head and body with a nice combination.
James lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
Ludovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ludovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
Ludovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James looks for a takedown but Ludovic sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ros Ludovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ludovic!
Ludovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
James is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James swinging wildly here.
James scores with a jab. Ludovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James misses with a body kick.
Ludovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James scores with a hook to the body. Ludovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James looking to control but Ludovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James throwing strikes here but Ludovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ludovic shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ludovic counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ludovic sprawls well. Ludovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ludovic tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludovic has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ludovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ros Ludovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon James.
Ludovic walks into a straight right hand from James.
Ludovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James tries for a takedown but Ludovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James lands a nice hook to Ludovic's body. Ludovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ros Ludovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James avoids the head kick by Ludovic.
James misses with a body shot.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ludovic throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Ludovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ludovic somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James dives in and grabs Ludovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ludovic pushes down on James's head and hops out.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Ludovic counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James avoids the head kick by Ludovic.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James scores with a nice strike.
Ludovic misses with a wild body shot.
Ludovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ludovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to break free but Ludovic pushes him back against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ludovic doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Ludovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James connects with a leg kick. Ludovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ludovic dodges the punch combination from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James throws a series of punches but Ludovic moves out of range.
Ludovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Ludovic persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Ludovic.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ludovic.
James connects with the punch.
Ludovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Ludovic circles away.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a series of punches but Ludovic moves out of range.
James tries to score with a low kick but Ludovic moves his leg out of the way.
Ludovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
James throws a head kick but Ludovic moves out of range.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ludovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludovic forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James looking for a takedown.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ludovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ludovic gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Ludovic breaks the clinch.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James scores with a hook to the body. Ludovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James takes a swing at Ludovic's ribcage but misses.
Ludovic dodges the punch combination from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James moves into the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
James is trying to push Ludovic away but Ludovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ludovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James wants a takedown.
Ros Ludovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon James.
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ludovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ludovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Devon James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ludovic trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to sweep here but Ludovic controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
Ludovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ludovic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ludovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ludovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Ludovic seems unphased.
Ros Ludovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James clinches.
James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon James!
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