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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A James U James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Wiley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelly Wiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, A James U James!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
U James looking to score a takedown here. Wiley is defending well but U James drives through and ends up in Wiley's guard.
U James throwing strikes from guard but Wiley blocks nicely.
U James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wiley looking to hit a scissor sweep but U James is one step ahead there.
U James stops Wiley from standing up.
Wiley looking to control.
Wiley being controlled here, momentarily.
U James wants to control from the top but Wiley keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
U James tries to stand but Wiley is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
U James scores with a takedown into Wiley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiley is looking to stand up but U James isn't so interested in that idea.
Wiley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wiley seems keen to control U James's posture.
U James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wiley wants to stand up but U James is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
U James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
U James pushing down on Wiley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wiley is looking to control U James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiley avoid being mounted?
U James prevents Wiley from improving his position.
Wiley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
U James wants to free his trapped foot but Wiley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wiley trying to control but U James postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
U James stops Wiley from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wiley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has U James pinned against the cage. U James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
U James gets the takedown into side control.
Wiley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by U James.
Wiley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wiley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of U James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiley is trying to get back to half guard.
Wiley wants to get back to his feet but U James drags him back down.
U James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
U James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wiley's guard.
U James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
U James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
U James gets to his feet. Wiley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wiley throws an overhand right that lands on U James's shoulder, as U James tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A James U James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
U James gets the takedown into side control.
Wiley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
A James U James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wiley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
U James tries to keep control of the position but Wiley is staying busy.
U James throwing wild punches that miss their target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiley is trying to get back to his feet but U James has full control of the position and if anything, Wiley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
U James looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiley wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiley manages to reverse the position and now he's in U James's guard. Nice work there by Wiley.
The fighters are working up against the cage. U James manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
U James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. U James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
U James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiley scoring with some ground and pound.
Wiley is looking to work some ground and pound but U James has wrist control.
U James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiley really is a fat lump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
U James throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wiley uses it to pass to side control.
Wiley cracks U James with a big right hand but U James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
U James gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wiley lands strikes from half guard.
U James gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
U James looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
U James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wiley distracts U James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
U James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
U James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
U James is trying to keep Wiley in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wiley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
U James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wiley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. U James is in Wiley's guard.
Wiley wants to sweep here but U James controlling him for the moment.
Wiley working a defensive guard but U James passes into half guard.
U James tries to pass to full mount but Wiley defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiley tries to kick U James off but U James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
U James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wiley sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but A James U James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wiley scores with a takedown into U James's guard.
U James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wiley blocks a head kick by U James.
U James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wiley quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Wiley wants to get back to his feet.
U James throwing shots but Wiley is blocking nicely.
U James decides to stand up.
Wiley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows U James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
U James throws a big right hand that misses.
Wiley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wiley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
U James is trying to control the position but Wiley postures up.
Wiley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
U James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wiley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
U James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
U James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wiley manages to get himself to full guard.
U James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiley trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiley keeping moving, preventing U James from controlling successfully.
U James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
U James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
U James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wiley, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wiley misses with a takedown
and U James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wiley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wiley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
U James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Good work by Wiley as he checks the leg kick.
U James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wiley tries to strike from the bottom.
Kelly Wiley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A James U James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
U James looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
A James U James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well U 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A James U James!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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