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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Radcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Radcliffe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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187 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Radcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radcliffe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Radcliffe!
James controlling from the full mount.
Radcliffe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Radcliffe looks gassed!
James controlling from mount.
James working for a submission but Radcliffe is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Radcliffe is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
James stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Radcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
James closes the distance and clinches.
Radcliffe tries for a takedown. No joy.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James decides to pull guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Radcliffe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
James is looking to improve his position.
Radcliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is trying to control but Radcliffe manages to pass to mount!
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Radcliffe 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.
Radcliffe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Radcliffe's body position as best he can.
James is looking to improve his position but Radcliffe isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James shoots and misses
and Radcliffe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Radcliffe won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Radcliffe advances position into side control!
James is trying to control Radcliffe's posture but Radcliffe avoids it.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radcliffe on the ground.
Radcliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to improve position but can't.
Radcliffe looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Radcliffe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
James is trying to improve his position.
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.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James tries to improve position but can't.
Radcliffe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Radcliffe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James strikes from the bottom but Radcliffe uses the opportunity to move to side control.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
James is trying to work for a sweep but Radcliffe has mounted him!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Radcliffe has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four 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.
Radcliffe avoids the attempt from James to control.
James working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Radcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radcliffe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Radcliffe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
James wants to control but Radcliffe is having none of it.
Radcliffe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
James tries to reverse the position but Radcliffe maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control but Radcliffe is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radcliffe looking for a guillotine from mount but James is having none of it.
Blake Radcliffe has got the better of the ground game so far.
James tries to reverse the position but Radcliffe maintains control.
James wants to hold on but Radcliffe pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James is working to get back to half guard.
Radcliffe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
James tries to lock up and control but Radcliffe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James tries to hold on but Radcliffe pushes him away.
Radcliffe lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
James is looking to improve his position but Radcliffe isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Radcliffe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Radcliffe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radcliffe looking to finish with strikes here!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Radcliffe has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Radcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Radcliffe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Radcliffe!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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