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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicoco Smilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Smilov is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. This should be fireworks!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicoco Smilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon James!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smilov's waist but Smilov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Smilov is breathing heavily.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Smilov thows a body shot but no joy.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smilov's waist but Smilov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Nicoco Smilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon James.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Smilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smilov keeps the fight on the outside.
James looking to score a takedown here. Smilov is defending well but James drives through and ends up in Smilov's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smilov, up you get!
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smilov 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 Smilov off to one side.
James tries to clinch there but Smilov circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Smilov gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smilov prevents it.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smilov's efforts to push away.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James has a closed guard, preventing Smilov from standing up.
James looking to control.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smilov's guard.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James trying to control but Smilov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jon James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James has closed the distance and engaged Smilov in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James fails to pull guard.
Smilov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smilov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
James can't get the takedown.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Smilov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smilov.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smilov.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Smilov pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is keen to just control but Smilov is a slippery customer.
James perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smilov is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smilov has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to pass the guard but Smilov is defending well.
Smilov wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smilov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but James manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James looks for a takedown but Smilov sprawls well.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smilov after a bit of a struggle.
James jumps guard but Smilov stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicoco Smilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon James.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Smilov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smilov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smilov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from James does no damage.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smilov swivels and escapes.
Smilov misses the jab.
Smilov dodges the punch combination from James.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smilov defends well and James ends up having to push Smilov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James pulls guard successfully.
James working a defensive guard here.
James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smilov as he jumps to the side.
Smilov feints a jab promting James to slip. Smilov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smilov keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smilov is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jon James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smilov tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smilov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smilov is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smilov to the mat. Smilov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Smilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James drops back looking for a leg! Smilov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smilov manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Smilov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stops Smilov from standing up.
James wants to control from the top but Smilov keeps moving.
James won't allow Smilov to get back to his feet.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smilov's head.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James fails with the takedown.
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon 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!
Smilov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicoco Smilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by James.
James tries for a takedown but Smilov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smilov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James shoots in for a double leg but Smilov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nicoco Smilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon James.
Smilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Smilov swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a flying knee. Nice.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smilov.
James scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots in but Smilov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smilov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Smilov, looking for a takedown. James pushes Smilov against the cage but Smilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - James finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smilov throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James shoots in and drives through. Smilov sprawls well.
James wants to clinch
and Smilov counters with a stiff right hand.
Smilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Jon James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James shoots in for a double leg but Smilov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James avoids the body shot from Smilov.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James dives in and grabs Smilov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smilov pushes down on James's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smilov misses the jab.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smilov as he avoids it easily.
Smilov shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Smilov throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a body kick.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smilov pinned against the cage. Smilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smilov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Smilov shoots in but no luck this time.
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smilov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James winds up and cracks Smilov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smilov is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nicoco Smilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smilov tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jon James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smilov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon James was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smilov leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Jon James!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Jon James!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Jon James!
Jon James wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Jon James was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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