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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhen Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhen Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaxon James!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaxon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Long tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Long will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Long actively working from the bottom here.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James wants to pass the guard but Long is defending well.
Long tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James thows a huge punch but Long dodges it nicely.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Long looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Long with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Long is breathing heavily.
Long takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Long working to try and regain half guard.
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Long taking shots to the head.
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Long?
James working the ground and pound effectively.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James lands a heavy elbow.
Long is bucking up trying to escape but James cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Long can't escape the position.
Long takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
Long tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James lands a big shot there that rocks Long but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Long that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Long is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
Long is working hard here to advance position.
James landing strikes from the mount and Long is in trouble!
James lands with some strikes.
Long working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a big elbow.
James lands a big shot there that rocks Long but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Long is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
Long regains half guard.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Long looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
Long is trying to stick to James's back but James is turning into Long. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Long's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by James.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scoring with punches from side control.
Long is trying to improve his position.
James scoring with punches and elbows.
James cracks Long with a big elbow.
Long is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James scoring with punches from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Long lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Long's guard.
Long 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.
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon James dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Long lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James misses with a double jab
and Long counters with a left and a right that stings James.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
Long looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaxon James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James winds up and cracks Long with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from James.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Long.
Zhen Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon James.
Long lands with a right hand.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James misses with a combination
and Long counters with a flying knee. Nice.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters with an inside leg kick.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Long counters with a head kick.
James throws a combination that misses
and Long counters with a flying knee. Nice.
James tries to bum rush Long with a series of wild strikes but Long uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two 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 takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters with a head kick.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Long tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Long's temple.
James winds up and cracks Long with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters with a left and a right that stings James.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Long is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Long works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Long's brow.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
Long is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long 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.
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Long counters with a head kick.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Long tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Long connects with a high kick.
Long wants to clinch.
Long avoids a punch combination nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Long taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on James's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
James working the ground and pound.
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Long is avoiding damage well.
James tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Long gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Long is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
Long 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.
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Long looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Long tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
James landing punches.
Long is working to get back to half guard.
James breaks from Long's wrist control and lands an elbow.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Long in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! James connects with a massive shot to the dome!
James prevents Long from getting the reversal.
James lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
Long is looking to get to half guard.
James with shots to the head and body - Long looks very uncomfortable down there.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Long keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James landing strikes from the mount.
James raining down shots from the mount!
James breaks from Long's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Long slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaxon James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James is keen to just control but Long is a slippery customer.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Long is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Long is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zhen Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon James!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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