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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob King (ranked 4568 p4p, 4687 weight class) and James King (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.
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James King!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob King throws a wild body kick that James King sees coming a mile off.
Bob King darts in looking for a takedown but James King gets double underhooks and turns Bob King into the cage.
Bob King has James King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bob King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bob King keeping moving, preventing James King from controlling successfully.
James King throwing strikes from guard but Bob King blocks nicely.
James King trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob King keeping moving, preventing James King from controlling successfully.
Bob King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James King controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James King throws a right and a left that Bob King avoids nicely.
James King closes the distance and clinches.
James King is trying to drag Bob King to the mat but Bob King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bob King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bob King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bob King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James King is struggling to control the position.
James King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bob King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bob King tries to pull guard but James King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bob King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bob King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bob King is looking to sweep but instead, James King has passed into half guard.
Bob King is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
James King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob King is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James King in particular looking to stall.
James King is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bob King wants to get back to full guard.
James King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James King trying to control the action but Bob King is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Bob King is trying to maintain the position but James King is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James King misses with a kick to the body.
James King dives in and grabs Bob King's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bob King pushes down on James King's head and hops out.
James King slips a straight right by Bob King.
James King scores with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob King as he jumps to the side.
James King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bob King fails to land the takedown.
James King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bob King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James King shoots in and drives through. Bob King sprawls well.
James King shoots in for a takedown but Bob King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James King avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James King has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James King up against the cage.
Bob King with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob King breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from James King as Bob King shoots in.
James King shoots in for a takedown but Bob King shows good takedown defense.
Bob King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob King moves away.
James King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bob King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James King moves into the clinch successfully.
James King is stalling here.
Bob King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James King after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bob King pulls guard effortlessly.
Bob King is trying to control the position but James King postures up.
James King gets to his feet - Bob King follows without any prompting.
James King doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob King circles away.
Bob King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James King tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bob King shoots in looking for a takedown. James King tries to sprawl out of it but Bob King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James King circles away from the clinch attempt.
James King avoids the body shot from Bob King.
James King shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Bob King was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bob King's waist but Bob King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James King off to one side.
James King blocks a head kick by Bob King.
James King has his takedown stuffed
and Bob King counters by clinching up.
Bob King tries for a takedown but James King manages to get underhooks.
Bob King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James King to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bob King breaks from the clinch.
James King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bob King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob King swinging wildly here.
James King is looking to clinch but Bob King is avoiding it.
Bob King shoots in for a takedown but James King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James King has his takedown stuffed
and Bob King counters by moving into the clinch.
Bob King manages to break the clinch.
James King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob King is winning the standup battle so far.
James King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob King dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
James King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bob King avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob King tries for a takedown but James King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James King is looking for the big counter here.
Bob King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for James King.
James King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob King swivels and escapes.
Bob King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James King as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob King. 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.
Bob King wants to clinch up but James King keeps it at a distance.
James King tries to clinch there but Bob King circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by James King or perhaps it was just good defense by Bob King, which made it look bad.
James King fails to land the takedown.
James King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James King somewhat.
Bob King tries for a takedown but James King circles away easily
and James King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James King shoots for a double leg takedown but Bob King sprawls well. He's pushed James King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bob King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bob King misses with a takedown attempt - James King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James King defends well and Bob King ends up having to push James King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bob King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bob King manages to break the clinch.
James King shoots in but no luck this time.
Bob King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bob King shoots for a double leg takedown but James King sprawls well. He's pushed Bob King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bob King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James King.
Bob King looks for a takedown but James King sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob King swinging wildly here.
Bob King wants to clinch up but James King keeps it at a distance.
James King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As James King tries to get set, Bob King tries to push him back and clinch up but James King manages to avoid the attempt.
James King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bob King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James King is looking for the big counter here.
Bob King throws a push kick but James King slaps the foot to one side.
James King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bob King throws a looping overhand right but James King ducks down to avoid it.
Bob King throws a hook but James King blocks it.
James King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bob King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob King as he jumps to the side.
James King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bob King's waist but Bob King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James King off to one side.
James King tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob King shoots for a double leg takedown but James King sprawls well. He's pushed Bob King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James King throws a right hand that Bob King ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob King also avoids with ease.
Bob King darts in looking for a takedown but James King gets double underhooks and turns Bob King into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
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energy
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