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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Po, pushing him back against the cage.
James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Po clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James not allowing Po to control his hands.
Po is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Po wants to control his opponent's hands but James gets his hands free.
James misses with an elbow to the head.
Good control from James.
Po trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
James just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James working for the choke.
James looking to break Po's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Po remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise James will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Po trying to control but not successfully.
Po defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
James avoiding Po 's attempts to control his hands.
James looking to break Po's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Po remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise James will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po trying to control but not successfully.
Po tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
James blocks Po's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
James is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Po shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Po's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Po connects with a looping right hand.
James drives through with a takedown into Po's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
James looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Po has an active guard here but James has managed to pass into half guard.
Po is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Po wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Po is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
James dodges the punch combination from Po.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Po sprawls well. Po wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Po stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Po closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Po is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Po is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James keeps control of Po as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Po wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Po keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Po working a defensive guard here.
Po working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Po looking to control.
Dustin James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Po escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Po utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Po is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Po looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James decides to stand and escape the position.
Po throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James moves into the clinch.
James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
James wanted to stand there but Po had control of the position.
James is breathing heavily.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Po lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Po landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
James tries to hold on but Po pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Po has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Po closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a solid body kick.
Po shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Po's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Po to the ground. James is now in Po's guard.
Po is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James stands up and waves to Po to follow him.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Po leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
Po throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Po shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Po throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Po off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James dodges the punch combination from Po.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Po throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Po dives on top into guard.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Po is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po controls from within his opponent's guard.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Po wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dustin James.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Po throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Po sprawls well. Po wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dustin James.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin James!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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