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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fresenius James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden has chosen This Is Your Life as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresenius James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durden off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden throws a hook but James blocks it.
James misses with an uppercut.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Durden.
It looks like Fresenius James has been cut.
Durden tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durden somewhat.
Durden throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from James misses.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fresenius James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
James looks to land a combination. Durden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a double jab.
Durden misses with a double jab.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Durden looks gassed!
Durden misses with a double jab
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden fails with a takedown attempt.
James with a nice cross.
Fresenius James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
James jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
Durden lands a jab to James's midsection.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Durden scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durden counters with a left and a right that stings James.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Durden shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durden misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durden.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Durden.
Durden closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters with a left and a right that stings James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden with a nice cross.
James throws a right and a left that Durden avoids nicely.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James misses with a straight right.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Durden misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Durden instigates a clinch.
Durden is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch but Durden keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Durden has double underhooks.
Durden jumps guard but James stands there with Durden around his waist. Durden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Durden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fresenius James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Durden throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Durden clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durden looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
James stuffs the takedown.
James moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a sloppy body shot
and Durden counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James cracks a nice hook into Durden's ribs.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
James throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through James's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James wants to clinch
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
James slips a jab from Durden.
Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Durden shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Durden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fresenius James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fresenius James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
James throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden shoots in but no luck this time.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Durden misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Tyler Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James drives through and clinches with Durden against the cage.
James can't break the clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
James tries to break free but Durden pushes him back against the cage.
Durden is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
Durden wants to break free but James has control.
Durden breaks the clinch.
Durden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Durden lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
James tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
Jab by James.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
Durden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fresenius James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
James cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
Durden looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Durden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
James moves into range and clinches up with Durden.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James dodges the punch combination from Durden.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James moves out of range as Durden strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donk. James catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
Durden digs a good hook to James's body.
Durden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durden is defended easily by James.
Fresenius James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden.
Durden fails with a takedown attempt.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
James moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden blocks a jab.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Durden looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
James throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James misses with a straight left.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durden thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durden is trying to break free.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James stuffs the takedown.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyler Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from James misses.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Durden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Durden tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Durden lands a jab-cross combination.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Durden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durden's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Durden duly obliges.
Durden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durden gets slowly back to his feet.
James misses with a combination
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durden scores with a hook.
Fresenius James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
James throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Durden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and James duly obliges.
Durden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Durden.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fresenius James.
I think Durden 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
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hype
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