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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon James (ranked 4450 p4p, 24277 weight class) and Dustin Gaethje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dustin Gaethje has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Gaethje!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaethje shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James misses with a kick to the body
so Gaethje counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James has momentary wrist control but Gaethje slips an elbow through the middle.
James is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Gaethje is looking to advance position but James has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
James controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
James controlling the pace for now.
James throwing strikes here but Gaethje is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James content just to control the position here.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
James controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gaethje wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
James has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gaethje has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
James throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gaethje is really stuck here.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James missing with punches from the back.
James misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Gaethje is controlling his hands well.
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Gaethje's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
James is breathing heavily.
Gaethje trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gaethje prevents James from getting a body triangle.
Gaethje trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.
Gaethje staying busy and making it hard for James to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaethje wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaethje throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gaethje is in James's guard.
Gaethje working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaethje postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gaethje, into his guard.
James passes Gaethje's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James decides to stand and escape the position.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James misses with a double jab
and Gaethje counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Gaethje.
Gaethje moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Gaethje dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James has momentary wrist control but Gaethje slips an elbow through the middle.
Gaethje must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James keeping moving, preventing Gaethje from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gaethje is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaethje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Gaethje's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Gaethje keeps moving.
Gaethje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?
Gaethje is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaethje counters with a left and a right that stings James.
James rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Gaethje uses from the top position.
Gaethje lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaethje scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James is trying to keep Gaethje in close.
Gaethje is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gaethje drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Gaethje off! Gaethje jumps back into James's guard.
Gaethje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gaethje closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Gaethje getting side control.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaethje's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaethje's back!
James has the hooks in. Gaethje is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gaethje is having to fend off submission attempts from James, who is looking to sink in the choke. James doesn't have the hooks in though and Gaethje manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Gaethje landing with the ground and pound.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaethje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaethje can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandon James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaethje stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaethje drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Gaethje off! Gaethje jumps back into James's guard.
Gaethje tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Gaethje wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James is trying to control the position but Gaethje postures up.
Gaethje is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaethje looking to pass the guard.
Gaethje landing some decent shots from guard.
Gaethje is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gaethje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
Gaethje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dustin Gaethje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaethje is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaethje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaethje can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gaethje works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaethje tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaethje manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandon James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaethje throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Gaethje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Gaethje!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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