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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty James has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Stuart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty James!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stuart in his tracks.
Stuart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stuart.
Stuart lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James scores with a head kick. Stuart tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stuart.
Stuart scores with a leg kick.
James cracks Stuart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stuart scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Stuart.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James checks a leg kick.
Stuart misses with a head kick.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stuart throws a nice inside leg kick.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a series of punches but Stuart avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stuart.
Stuart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
Stuart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stuart takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Stuart blocks the low kick.
James looks to throw the jab but Stuart is out of range.
Stuart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to force a seperation but Stuart has the dominant position.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stuart throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James wants to break free but Stuart has control.
Stuart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stuart misses with an elbow over the top.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Rusty James has been cut.
Stuart lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stuart.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from James.
Stuart connects with a solid leg kick.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stuart misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stuart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James looks gassed!
Stuart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stuart scores with a head kick.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Stuart counters with an outside leg kick.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James throws a looping overhand right but Stuart ducks down to avoid it.
James jabs Stuart right on the nose. Stuart blinks but takes it well.
Stuart connects with an inside leg kick.
Stuart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stuart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stuart lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart tries a low kick but James avoids it.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Stuart.
James throws a hook but Stuart blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stuart.
Stuart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuart. Stuart obviously looking to wear him down.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stuart.
Stuart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws out a loose jab but Stuart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dane Stuart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a head kick that misses.
Stuart lands with a slapping head kick.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stuart scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Stuart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty James's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James is looking to chop away at Stuart's legs.
A combination from Stuart does no damage.
Stuart lands a high kick!
James avoids the head kick by Stuart.
James blocks a head kick by Stuart.
Stuart is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stuart throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stuart.
James misses with a hook. Stuart ducked under it nicely.
Stuart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James throws a solid leg kick but Stuart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Stuart scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuart tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart lands a right hook to the body.
Stuart connects with a crisp jab.
Stuart throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
James is breathing heavily.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Dane Stuart is winning the standup battle so far.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Stuart.
Stuart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stuart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stuart lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Stuart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Rusty James's cut even more.
Stuart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stuart throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stuart.
Good standup being displayed there by Stuart as he connects with a hook.
Stuart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James 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.
Stuart fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuart. That's going to slow James down.
Stuart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Stuart.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stuart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
James looks to land a left hand but Stuart moved out of range nicely.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
Stuart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stuart lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stuart - that will leave a mark!
Stuart throws a head kick that misses.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stuart. That did some damage!
Stuart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stuart clinches.
Stuart blocks a body shot from James.
Stuart misses with an elbow strike.
Stuart throws an elbow that misses.
James lands an elbow just above Stuart 's eye.
Stuart working aggressively here.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stuart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stuart lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James looks to throw the jab but Stuart is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stuart moves away from the strike by James.
James throws a chopping leg kick but Stuart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stuart connects with a solid leg kick.
Stuart scores with a jab to the body.
Stuart swings for the body but James moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stuart, as that shot connected.
Stuart tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Stuart scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Stuart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rusty James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
James looks to land a right hand but Stuart moved out of range.
Stuart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stuart moves away.
James throws the kick towards the body but Stuart avoids it.
Stuart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stuart is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stuart misses with a low kick.
Stuart is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Stuart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Stuart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stuart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a leg kick but Stuart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stuart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James slips a jab and a cross from Stuart.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stuart lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stuart.
Stuart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Stuart connects with an inside leg kick.
Stuart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stuart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Stuart connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stuart.
Stuart throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James misses with a hook. Stuart ducked under it nicely.
Stuart works James's body with a nice hook.
Stuart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
James connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Stuart.
Stuart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuart slips under a jab.
Stuart throws a nice inside leg kick.
James looks to throw the jab but Stuart is out of range.
Stuart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stuart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stuart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Stuart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James looks to throw the jab but Stuart is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuart. That's going to slow James down.
Stuart connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stuart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Stuart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stuart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Rusty James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stuart is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James gets tackled into the cage by Stuart. Stuart maintains the clinch.
Stuart avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Stuart tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stuart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stuart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from James misses.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Stuart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuart lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stuart throws a quick inside leg kick.
James thuds his shin into the meat of Stuart's side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a leg kick but Stuart sees it coming and moves out of range.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Dane Stuart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stuart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Stuart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stuart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Stuart!
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