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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LeBron Ames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeBron Ames!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Tripper!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tripper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ames misses with a body punch
and Tripper counters with a series of strikes. Ames will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tripper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ames.
Tripper looks for the body kick but Ames saw that one coming.
Tripper throws a wild body kick that Ames sees coming a mile off.
Ames fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron Ames. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tripper shoots for a double leg takedown but Ames sprawls well. He's pushed Tripper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeBron Ames seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ames shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tripper but Tripper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tripper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ames counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tripper misses with a body punch.
Ames tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tripper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ames slowing the pace effectively.
Ames ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ames no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ames pulls Tripper in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ames manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tripper has Ames in his guard.
Tripper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ames manages to get himself to full guard.
Ames trying to control the position.
Ames manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ames trying to control but Tripper is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ames avoids the attempt from Tripper to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ames sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Ames trying to control but Tripper is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. LeBron Ames wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ames looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tripper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ames but Ames pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Tripper. No joy for Ames on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Tripper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tripper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Tripper misses.
Tripper leaves Ames with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tripper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tripper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tripper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ames sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tripper somewhat.
A right-left combo lands from Tripper.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ames.
Ames closes the distance and clinches.
Tripper is looking to control Ames's arms but Ames gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tripper has his back to the cage.
Tripper breaks from the clinch.
Ames misses with a two punch combination.
Tripper circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ames ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBron Ames is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tripper swinging wildly here.
Ames shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron Ames. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Tripper. No joy for Ames on that attempt.
Ames keeps the fight on the outside.
Ames throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tripper's waist but Tripper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ames off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tripper tries for a takedown but Ames sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tripper lands a two punch combo.
Ames misses with a combination
and Tripper counters with a two punch combo.
Tripper misses with a head kick.
Tripper shoots in but Ames avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ames has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tripper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ames misses with a knee strike.
Ames is trying to break the clinch but Tripper is controlling him.
Ames's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ames missing with a left hand there. Tripper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ames misses with a combination
and Tripper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ames tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tripper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ames somewhat.
Ames slips a jab and a cross from Tripper.
Tripper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ames.
Tripper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ames shoots in for a takedown but Tripper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Tripper or perhaps it was just good defense by Ames which made him look bad.
Tripper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ames shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tripper as he avoids it easily.
Tripper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tripper throws a combination. Ames tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tripper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tripper is looking to clinch but Ames is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Tripper. No joy for Ames on that attempt.
Tripper fails with the takedown.
Tripper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ames swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ames shoots for a takedown but Tripper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Tripper with that takedown attempt.
Tripper looks to land a combination but Ames avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ames lands a slapping body shot.
Tripper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ames counters with a three punch combo that has Tripper backing up. Tripper nods at Ames to acknowledge the strikes.
Tripper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ames avoids a kick to the body.
Ames clinches with his opponent.
Ames tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ames tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tripper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tripper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ames breaks the clinch.
Ames has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tripper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tripper has a takedown stuffed.
Ames pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tripper back to the cage. Ames follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ames fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ames fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tripper, pushing him back against the cage.
Ames manages to break the clinch.
Ames misses with a combination
and Tripper counters with a two punch combo.
Tripper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ames under the eye.
Tripper throws a sloppy head kick and Ames moves out of range easily.
Tripper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ames circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ames shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tripper defends it nicely.
Ames takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tripper. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Tripper. Those never looked like landing.
Tripper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Ames with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron Ames. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tripper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tripper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tripper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tripper throws a series of strikes that have Ames backpedaling.
A right-left combo lands from Tripper.
A punch combination from Tripper misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ames shoots in looking for a takedown. Tripper tries to sprawl out of it but Ames keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tripper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ames misses with a double jab
and Tripper counters by clinching up.
Ames tries to land knees in the clinch but Tripper avoids the damage to the body.
Tripper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ames is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Ames's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tripper tries to circle away but Ames has him pinned against the cage.
Ames jumps into guard, dragging Tripper to the mat.
Tripper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tripper tries to free his leg and advance position but Ames is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper pushes down on Ames's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tripper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ames does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tripper not doing much here.
Ames is staying active underneath Tripper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Tripper hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tripper fails to land the takedown.
Ames is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tripper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tripper shoots in looking for a takedown but Ames manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tripper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tripper throws a poor cross that misses
and Ames moves into the clinch.
LeBron Ames has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ames escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tripper throws out a loose jab but Ames uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack Tripper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tripper throws a series of punches but Ames moves out of range.
Ames forces Tripper back against the cage and clinches.
Tripper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ames escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ames shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ames circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Tripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tripper 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tripper!
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hype
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