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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wilson
vs
Jameson

184 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shaun Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Jameson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jameson throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wilson wants to stand but Jameson has his arm trapped.
Jameson is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
Jameson gets back to half guard.
Wilson stops Jameson from getting back to his feet.
Wilson is trying to control. Jameson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jameson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jameson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson just trying to survive but Jameson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wilson tries to escape but Jameson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wilson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jameson's guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
Jameson looking to control but Wilson passes into half guard.
Jameson wants to get back to full guard.
Jameson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson trying to control from Jameson's half guard. Jameson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two 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.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jameson is retaining full guard.

Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Jameson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.
Wilson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jameson with a nice head shot there.
Jameson preventing the sweep.
Jameson stops Wilson from standing up.

Jameson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jameson has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Jameson trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jameson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jameson trying to control the position.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Jameson can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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.
Jameson is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson is thwarting Jameson's attempts to control the position.
Jameson pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jameson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jameson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jameson trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Jameson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wilson swings for the body but Jameson moves out of range.
Jameson is looking to clinch.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jameson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jameson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Wilson trying to hold on to Jameson's head to control him but Jameson postures up.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Jameson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two 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.
Jameson passes into side control, despite Wilson's attempt to control the position.
Jameson trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jameson moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.

Jameson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jameson showed some decent athleticism there.

Jameson decides to return to a standing position.

Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Wilson stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Jameson.
Shaun Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Jameson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaun Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Jameson.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Jameson.
Wilson moves out of range as Jameson throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy body kick from Wilson

and Jameson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Jameson sits in half guard.
Wilson trying to hold on to Jameson's head to control him but Jameson postures up.
Jameson prevents Wilson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Jameson 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.

Wilson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Wilson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jameson to stand up.

Jameson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jameson tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jameson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jameson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jameson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Shaun Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Jameson.
Jameson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Jameson circles away easily

and Jameson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilson regains half guard.
Jameson trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.

Jameson wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson punching from the bottom.
Wilson gets full guard.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilson throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jameson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.

Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jameson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jameson.
Wilson pulls Jameson in close to prevent any damage.
Jameson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jameson is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson wriggles free and stands up.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jameson counters by clinching up.

Wilson jumps guard and drags Jameson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jameson is stalling in the full guard.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Wilson won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jameson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Phil Jameson just about did enough to take it.
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.

Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Wilson 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.
Wilson advances to half guard.
Wilson passes into side control, despite Jameson's attempt to control the position.
Jameson is trying to buck Wilson off.
The referee asks Wilson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wilson prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Jameson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jameson, who protects the arm well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jameson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jameson is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Jameson regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jameson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Jameson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jameson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to stand but Jameson is controlling from the bottom.
Jameson wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.

Wilson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jameson blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
Wilson stops Jameson from passing to mount.
Wilson struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jameson gets to mount! Wilson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jameson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jameson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wilson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jameson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Jameson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jameson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jameson decides to stand up.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jameson shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jameson closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jameson has a takedown stuffed.
Shaun Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Jameson.
Jameson looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Jameson pushes him off.
Jameson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jameson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wilson gets to his feet. Jameson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wilson has his takedown stuffed

and Jameson counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Wilson looking to control.
Jameson throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jameson working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilson postures up in Jameson's guard and throws a big left but Jameson blocks it.

Jameson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson won't allow Jameson to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed

and Jameson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson is pressing down on Jameson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilson is trying to keep Jameson in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson controlling from the top position.
Jameson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jameson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Jameson!
Phil Jameson is the new light heavyweight champion!