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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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149 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Foe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Foe gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James is looking to stand up but Foe won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foe working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Foe keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Foe has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Foe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foe has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Foe has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James trying to control but Foe is working from the bottom.
Foe looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James wants to stand but Foe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
James wants to get up but he can't break Foe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Foe 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.
Foe looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James wants to control from the top but Foe keeps moving.
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 stands up and waves to Foe to follow him.
Joe Foe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for James!
Foe with the ground and pound from mount.
Foe landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
Foe punishing his opponent with strikes.
James is trying to stand up.
Foe with a couple of short strikes.
Foe has control of James's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and James regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Foe is breathing heavily.
James is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Foe with good strikes from the mount here!
Foe lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Foe.
Foe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… James is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by James and Foe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Foe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Foe landing strikes.
James takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
James is looking for a sweep.
Foe working the ground and pound from side control.
Foe 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.
Foe tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores a takedown into full mount!
Foe is looking to get to half guard.
Foe is working hard here to advance position.
Foe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Foe tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
Foe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
James is persistently looking for the submission but Foe is defending it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foe breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Foe postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Foe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Foe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James is trying to maintain the position but Foe is very close to passing his half guard.
Foe working James over with strikes.
Foe is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
Foe slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
Foe is looking for a kimura here.
Foe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to kick Foe off but Foe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James is looking for a sweep. Foe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foe prevents James from standing back up.
Foe working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Foe wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
Foe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Foe eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James misses with a low kick as Foe jumps back.
Foe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foe lands in his opponent's guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Foe from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe won't allow James to sweep him here.
Joe Foe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foe throwing strikes but missing.
Foe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foe trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foe postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Foe to counter with a crisp jab.
Foe gets a takedown into half guard.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foe.
James tries to get to full guard but Foe has control of the leg.
Foe prevents James from standing back up.
James has hold of Foe's hands but Foe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Foe slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James has hold of Foe's hands but Foe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Foe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four 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 won't allow Foe to pass to mount.
James taking some punishment here, with Foe in his half guard.
Foe seems to be looking for submissions.
James is looking to control Foe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Foe there.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Foe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Foe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Foe throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.
Foe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Foe working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Foe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foe moves away.
Foe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Foe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foe defends it easily.
Foe landing some decent shots from guard.
Foe lands a couple of digs.
Foe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foe stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Foe is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foe connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has momentary wrist control but Foe slips an elbow through the middle.
James has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Foe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
Foe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Foe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foe is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foe throwing strikes but missing.
Foe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foe throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
James with a poor takedown
so Foe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James working for a triangle but Foe defends it easily.
Foe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foe wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Foe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard.
James is looking to stand up but Foe won't let him.
James drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. James seems to have locked his on tight now - Foe screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for James, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jesse James!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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