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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Andreev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin James will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Andreev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin James!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a nice head kick!
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andreev.
Andreev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Andreev. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andreev.
James misses with a head kick.
James throws a head kick but Andreev moves out of range.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 lands a head kick!
James swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
James takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrei Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from James.
Justin James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Andreev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead James passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin 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.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andreev dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Andreev's head and hops out.
Andreev blocks a head kick by James.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A head kick misses from James.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James throws a front kick that sends Andreev stumbling back into the cage.
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 gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andreev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Andreevis looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.
James looking to pass the guard.
James is fighting to break Andreev's control of his arms but Andreev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Andreev shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andreev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andreev 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 Andreev off to one side.
Andrei Andreev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andreev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from James.
James gets caught flat footed, as Andreev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andreev slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andreev 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
Andreev trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James is doing well to control the position and prevent Andreev from advancing to side control.
James tries to kick Andreev off but Andreev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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 trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev is looking to pass James's guard but actually James recovers to full guard.
James trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andreev avoids the head kick by James.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A thudding body kick lands there by James!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin James really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andreev shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Andreev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Andreev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andreev takes a kick to the side of the head.
James throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice sprawl there from James as Andreev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andreev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andreev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Andrei Andreev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Andreev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James scores with a hook to the body. Andreev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andreev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
Justin James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andreev rather than just go for the knockout.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Andreev. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from James.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from James.
James connects with a high kick.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andreev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James digs a good body shot into Andreev's ribs.
James scores with a body shot.
James cracks the inside of Andreev's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin James dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Andreev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
James throws a head kick but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Andreev avoids the head kick by James.
Andreev fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev blocks the body kick.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two 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.
A left lands for James.
Andreev avoids the head kick by James.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andreev shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Andreev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Andreev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and James is now in Andreev's guard. A big mistake from Andreev there, giving up the dominant position!
James advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James content to control rather than advance.
Justin James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andreev is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin James!
Justin James is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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