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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lay nprayfive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lay nprayfive acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, lay nprayfive!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks for a takedown but nprayfive sprawls well.
James tries to clinch but nprayfive moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
James defending well as nprayfive loads up on a big left hand.
nprayfive misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Ricky James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to clinch up.
A big left from nprayfive misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but nprayfive paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
nprayfive circles away from the clinch attempt.
James dodges the punch combination from nprayfive.
nprayfive thows a body shot but no joy.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but nprayfive swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to clinch but nprayfive is having none of it.
nprayfive throws a hook but James blocks it.
James wants to clinch up but nprayfive keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James is looking to clinch but nprayfive is avoiding it.
James tries to clinch but nprayfive moves out of range.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but nprayfive swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
nprayfive avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
nprayfive rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
nprayfive throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nprayfive avoiding damage.
nprayfive trying to land knees to the body.
nprayfive on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James jumps guard but nprayfive stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. nprayfive smiles and moves away.
nprayfive throws a hook but James blocks it.
James tries to clinch
and nprayfive counters by clinching up.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
nprayfive avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. nprayfive smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James misses with a takedown attempt - nprayfive sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and nprayfive counters by moving into the clinch.
nprayfive dodges an elbow strike from James.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
nprayfive has James pressed against the cage.
James fails to pull guard.
nprayfive is struggling to control the position.
nprayfive has a couple of punches blocked by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lay nprayfive dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from nprayfive misses its intended target.
James looks to clinch
and nprayfive holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James tries to pull guard but nprayfive holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
nprayfive controlling from the top position.
nprayfive stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
nprayfive slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
nprayfive stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James trying to keep a closed guard but nprayfive is proving a slippery customer.
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.
nprayfive must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
nprayfive showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is trying to control the position but nprayfive postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lay nprayfive showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
James wants to clinch but nprayfive slips to the side
and nprayfive counters by clinching up.
nprayfive tightens his grip and picks James up, before dumping him to the ground. James manages to land in guard.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but nprayfive is one step ahead there.
nprayfive trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but nprayfive is one step ahead there.
James trying to keep a closed guard but nprayfive is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nprayfive won't allow James to sweep him here.
nprayfive showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
lay nprayfive is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
nprayfive throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nprayfive tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James darts in trying to clinch
and nprayfive counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. nprayfive smiles and moves away.
James closes the distance but nprayfive moves to the side
and nprayfive counters by moving into the clinch.
James jumps guard but nprayfive stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but nprayfive blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
nprayfive slows down the pace here.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
nprayfive has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 nprayfive walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
James wants to clinch
and nprayfive counters by clinching up.
James missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but nprayfive pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
lay nprayfive comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well nprayfive has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lay nprayfive!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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