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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puppy Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Say my name. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puppy Duke!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Puppy Duke has been cut.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from James.
A slapping body kick lands there for James.
Duke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James blocks a head kick by Duke.
Duke looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
James throws a shot to the body.
James avoids the body shot from Duke.
James connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James cracks Duke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duke looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Duke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Duke blocks a head kick by James.
James lands a nice hook to Duke's body. Duke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puppy Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke looks gassed!
Duke moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James pushes Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from James.
A shot in the inside from James.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is stalling here.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from James.
James digs a right hand into Duke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duke's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duke or not.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James delivers a nice body kick.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James clinches up with Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands with a right to the head.
James lands an elbow just above Duke 's eye.
A right hand to the body from James.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dukes head.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Duke takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James presses Duke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James cracks Duke with a nice body shot.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duke's defenses.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James trying to mount his opponent but Duke defends it.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duke on the ground.
Duke is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Duke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duke wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
James moves away from the strike by Duke.
James throws a front kick that sends Duke stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Duke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duke throws a head kick that half lands.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick from James lands but Duke takes it in his stride.
James moves into the clinch.
Duke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a shot to the side of Duke's head.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke tries to land a body kick
and James moves into the clinch.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duke misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James stalls.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puppy Duke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Duke moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duke can do to turn this around?
Duke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from James.
Duke tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duke throws a leg kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duke walks forward, straight into a front kick from James.
Duke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Duke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Duke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James has managed to clinch.
James stalling against the cage.
A short right from James on the inside.
Duke tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puppy Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from James on the inside.
Duke being controlled against the cage.
Jesse James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
James scores with a shot to the side of Duke's head.
James pushes Duke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James works on Duke's body with a couple of short punches.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke tries to clinch up
and James counters with a nice body kick.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Duke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from James.
Duke tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Duke drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dukes head.
Duke goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James moves into range and clinches up with Duke.
Duke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Duke tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Duke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to pass the guard.
Duke is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duke keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Duke wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James postures up in Duke's guard and throws a big left but Duke blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duke's head backwards.
Duke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four 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.
Duke stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Duke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James scores with the left hand. Duke knows he should have avoided that one.
Duke looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
A punch combination from Duke misses.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duke throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Duke throws a head kick that misses
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Duke does no damage.
Duke takes one on the button.
Duke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duke tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jesse James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Puppy Duke'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. This is the final round!
Duke tries to clinch up
and James counters with a good, hard body kick but Duke shrugs it off.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James has Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a right hand.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Duke has managed to sneak the leg through.
James pushes Duke off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James scores with a nice body kick.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duke misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duke. That did some damage!
Duke misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a nice head kick!
Duke wants to clinch
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James blocks a head kick by Duke.
James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
James cracks Duke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James has closed the distance and engaged Duke in a clinch.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James lands a body punch.
James manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James scores with a hook to the body. Duke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James throws a series of strikes that have Duke backpedaling.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Duke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Duke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James clinches with his opponent.
James digs a right hand into Duke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duke's gas tank.
James pressing his opponent against the cage.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James pushes Duke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from James.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Duke misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Duke with a nice body shot.
Duke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puppy Duke.
A short uppercut from James.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James stalling in the clinch.
Duke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
James gets control of Duke's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
James trying to control but Duke is working from the bottom.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James distracts Duke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duke looking for a sweep. Not yet Duke, not yet.
Duke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James cracks Duke with a solid left hand.
James works over Duke with some ground and pound from guard.
Duke keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duke's head.
Duke keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Puppy Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse James!
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hype
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RATING
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