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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen The Ultimatum as his entrance music. Rip James has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
31 - 20 - 0 |
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266 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Redman manages to retain guard.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redman wants to sweep but no luck.
James stops Redman from standing up.
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redman wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
Redman keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Redman pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redman has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
Redman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Stuart Redman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redman throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redman.
Stuart Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redman under the eye.
Redman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redman scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Redman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Redman.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
James is trying to force a seperation but Redman has the dominant position.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James wants a takedown.
Stuart Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip James.
Redman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman wants to clinch.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redman.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redman.
Redman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redman scrambles back to his feet.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Redman to the ground. James is now in Redman's guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
Redman trying to control the position.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Redman is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James passes Redman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James working Redman over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman works his way to full guard. Good work.
James looking to pass the guard.
Redman is pulling down on James's head to control his posture.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by James.
You can see the frustration on Redman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redman gets back to half guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Redman is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Redman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Redman misses.
James scores with a jab to the head.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redman.
Redman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Redman.
A big right from James misses.
James dives in and scores a takedown into Redman's guard.
James advances to half guard.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redman is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
James stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Redman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James is keen to just control but Redman is a slippery customer.
Redman is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Redman.
James is pushing down on Redman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redman is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redman is trying to control but can't.
James is looking for a kimura here.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is keen to just control but Redman is a slippery customer.
Redman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Redman.
James misses with a body kick.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Redman lands.
Redman takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redman tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redman to the ground. Redman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stuart Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redman clinches up against the cage.
Redman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James pulls guard successfully.
Redman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James keeping moving, preventing Redman from controlling successfully.
James wants to sweep here but Redman controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Redman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stuart Redman just wasn't active enough.
A big right from James misses.
Redman leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stuart Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman throws a head kick that half lands.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redman connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
Redman doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Redman 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!
Redman misses with a left hand
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redman connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
Redman misses with an attempted mid kick.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redman.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands the left hand.
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?
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
Redman moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Redman connects with a solid leg kick.
Redman swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Redman wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redman wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Redman.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Redman is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Redman seems keen to control James's posture.
Redman looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James pushes down on Redman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James content to control rather than advance.
James passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Stuart Redman has been cut.
James punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stuart Redman's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stuart Redman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rip James!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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