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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by NWO Wolfpack. Only is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give it all - Rise Against. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Only!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Only displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
James looks to clinch
and Only counters with a nice uppercut.
Only throws a leg kick but James moved away.
Only swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Only scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James staying out of range there.
James tries to clinch but Only is having none of it.
Only keeps the fight on the outside.
James is looking to clinch but Only is avoiding it.
Only avoids a kick to the body.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Only counter with a right hand.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Only.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Only swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Only avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Only circles away.
Only throws a leg kick
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Only fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Only can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is fighting to break Only's control of his arms but Only is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Only swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Only is adopting a defensive guard.
Only bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
Only connects with a couple of short punches.
James keeping moving, preventing Only from controlling successfully.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Only lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Only wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Only defends well.
Only is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Only can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Only postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Only makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Only 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 Only!
James is trying to improve his position.
Only scores with punches from side control.
James wants to control but Only postures up.
James taking punishment in the form of punches.
Only lands a nice forearm strike.
Only lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Only scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Only controls the position.
Only scoring with punches from side control.
Only is working James over with some ground and pound from side control.
Only trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Only tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
Only wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Only off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if James gets his way!
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Only defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
James doesn't have the hooks in and Only manages to turn into his guard.
Only showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Only works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Only keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Only defends well.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Only defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Only dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Only throws out the jab.
James tries to clinch but Only moves out of range.
James rushes Only and presses him up against the cage.
Only looking to slow down the pace here.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Only prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Only holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Only lands a takedown into guard.
Only got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Only has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Only sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James keeping moving, preventing Only from controlling successfully.
Only working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Only wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
James wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Only is now in half guard.
Only wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Only there.
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Only looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Only pulls his head out easily.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Only pulls his head out easily.
James taking some punishment here, with Only in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Only scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Only trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Only pulls his head out easily.
Only wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Only controlling the pace.
James is looking to control Only's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Only wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
Only is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James wants to control but Only is keeping busy.
Only slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Only lands a nice short elbow.
Only working the head and body with strikes.
James gets back to full guard.
James keeping full guard, as Only tries to pass.
Only is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Only scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Only makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Only from controlling successfully.
James is looking for a triangle but Only pushes his legs off easily.
Only chips away with some ground and pound.
Only landing with the ground and pound.
James keeping full guard, as Only tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Only wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Only 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.
Only blocks a head kick by James.
A shot to the liver by Only. Beautiful body shot.
James wants to clinch up but Only keeps it at a distance.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Only.
James avoids the body shot from Only.
Only lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Only shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Only finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Only pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Only connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
James wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Only connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Only lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Only wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Only is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Only stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Only postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Only wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James 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 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Only can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Only's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Only cracks James with a solid left hand.
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Only advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Only seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Only is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Only is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Only trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Only prevents James from improving his position.
James taking some punishment here, with Only in his half guard.
Only seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James taking some punishment here, with Only in his half guard.
Only lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Only lands a nice short elbow.
Only lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Only wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Lester Only has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Only sits in half guard.
Only content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Only working the head and body with strikes.
James has hold of Only's hands but Only slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James looking for submissions off his back.
James trying to control but Only postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Only really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James tries for a takedown but Only sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Only manages to get an easy takedown there - catching James on his heels. He'll look to pass James's guard now, I'm sure.
Only lands a couple of elbows.
Only keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Only pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Only scoring with punches to the head and body.
Only works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Only trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Only is proving a slippery customer.
Only distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Only landing some decent shots from guard.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Only gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Only stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Only works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Only lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Only gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Only trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Only defends it easily.
Only keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Only passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Only working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Only lands with a punch from half guard.
Only lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Only slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
Only is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Only lands a nice short elbow.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Only there.
Only seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James is rocked!
James is not content to let Only control the position.
James wants to control but Only is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Only lands with a punch from half guard.
Only drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Only scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Only sits in half guard.
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Only trying to control the pace.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Only scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Only looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Only has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only working James over with strikes.
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!
Only seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Only sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Only connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Only pulls his head out easily.
Only is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James is trying to control but can't.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Only scores with a couple of nice shots.
Only is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, James is hurt! He's hurt bad - Only fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save James from any more punishment! Congratulations to Only! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Only!
Lester Only decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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