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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jessie James (ranked 1876 p4p, 2735 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 250 p4p, 346 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raining Blood - Slayer. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jessie James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loureiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loureiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loureiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Loureiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loureiro with a jab.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a lazy right hand but Loureiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loureiro with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loureiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Loureiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loureiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loureiro tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Loureiro is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Loureiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loureiro wants to advance to full mount but James doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to get back to his feet but Loureiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loureiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James stands and throws Loureiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James just content to control the position.
Loureiro is not content to let James control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loureiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A cross from Loureiro lands.
James blocks a jab.
Loureiro with a nice cross.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Loureiro blocks the leg kick.
Loureiro cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James throws a hook but Loureiro avoids it easily.
James slips under a jab from Loureiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James slips under a jab from Loureiro.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jessie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loureiro moves away from the strike by James.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loureiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James throws a head kick but Loureiro moves out of range.
James leaves Loureiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James lands a jab.
Loureiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Loureiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Loureiro.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loureiro was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Loureiro throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Loureiro throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Loureiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James pushes Loureiro off but Loureiro dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James!
Loureiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, James has worked his arm free - good work by James!
James is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.
Loureiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, James has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loureiro but great work by James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control but Loureiro is keeping him busy.
Jessie James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loureiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
Loureiro tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Loureiro wants to get back to full guard but James has passed into side control.
James takes a little break here. Loureiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Loureiro sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loureiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
Loureiro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged James with him. James is trying to defend but Loureiro has an arm under the chin now! James grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Loureiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Loureiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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