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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connar Mackay (ranked 4795 p4p, 5433 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 415 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connar Mackay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackay shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mackay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
Mackay misses with the body kick
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mackay has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Mackay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from James does no damage.
Mackay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Mackay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mackay avoids it really well and circles away.
James misses the shot to the body.
James clinches up with Mackay and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James breaks the clinch.
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mackay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mackay uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mackay tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James gets a double leg takedown into Mackay's guard.
Mackay has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay shoots and misses
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
Mackay wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mackay uses from the top position.
James wants to sweep here but Mackay controlling him for the moment.
James wants to stand up but Mackay is controlling him.
Mackay trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackay moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
As Mackay backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Mackay manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mackay jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mackay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James is pulling down on Mackay's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackay won't allow James to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mackay is controlling him.
Mackay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mackay is breathing heavily.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mackay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James is working an open guard so Mackay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mackay tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James misses with the combination.
Mackay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mackay fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mackay on his heels. He'll look to pass Mackay's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James wants to control from the top but Mackay keeps moving.
Mackay 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.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking to pass the guard.
Mackay is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Mackay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mackay dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Mackay's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Mackay, which made it look bad.
James shoots in but Mackay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Mackay won't allow it.
Mackay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mackay walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James is looking for the big counter here.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mackay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James pushes Mackay up against the cage in a clinch.
James is looking for a takedown.
James gets underhooks to prevent Mackay's takedown attempt.
James pulls guard successfully.
Connar Mackay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mackay stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Mackay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James pushes Mackay up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to pull guard but Mackay holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James fails with the takedown.
No luck for Mackay with that takedown attempt.
Mackay shoots and misses
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Mackay with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackay wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James gets a clinch.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackay tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mackay is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Mackay circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Mackay, looking for a takedown. James pushes Mackay against the cage but Mackay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackay.
Mackay fails with the takedown.
James rushes Mackay and presses him up against the cage.
Mackay is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mackay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mackay avoids it.
Mackay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is trying to pull guard but Mackay has him pressed against the cage.
James jumps guard but Mackay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mackay wants to break free but James has control.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackay wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackay seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Mackay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackay is defended easily by James.
Mackay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay fails with an attempt to clinch.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Mackay misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackay wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackay tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James rushes Mackay and presses him up against the cage.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Mackay slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As James looks to move away, Mackay throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackay shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackay. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jesse James!
Jesse James wins by unanimous decision!
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