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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Elowitz (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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180 lbs
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180 cm
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Elowitz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from James does no damage.
Elowitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elowitz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Seth Elowitz has been cut.
James swinging wildly here.
Elowitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elowitz fails with the takedown
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Elowitz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elowitz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Elowitz's head.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elowitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Elowitz.
Jon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Elowitz.
Elowitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Elowitz.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by James.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elowitz has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Nice shot by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elowitz looks gassed!
Elowitz takes one to the side of the head.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elowitz has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James drops Elowitz with a beautiful combination! Elowitz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!
Elowitz is rocked!
Elowitz with a poor takedown
and James counters with a crisp right hand that drops Elowitz! James lets Elowitz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Elowitz is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Elowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elowitz seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James works over Elowitz's head and body with a nice combination.
Elowitz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Elowitz backs up against the cage.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elowitz takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James connects with a right hand. Elowitz shakes it off.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
Elowitz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James thuds a left hand into Elowitz's body.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Elowitz back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James punishes Elowitz's body with a nice straight punch.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James tries to bum rush Elowitz with a series of wild strikes but Elowitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a series of punches but Elowitz avoids them all with ease.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Elowitz's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James throws a nice looking combination but Elowitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws a good cross that connects.
James lands the left hand.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elowitz can do to turn this around?
Elowitz tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.
Elowitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a series of strikes. Elowitz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jon James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Elowitz off the cage and back into rage.
Elowitz has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Elowitz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elowitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Elowitz.
Jon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Elowitz.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jon James is winning the standup battle so far.
Elowitz misses with a takedown
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James feints a jab promting Elowitz to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elowitz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Elowitz misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James throws a series of punches but Elowitz moves out of range.
James looks to land a combination. Elowitz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Elowitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James works over Elowitz's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Elowitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Elowitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elowitz with a poor takedown
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A cross from James lands.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from James.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James digs a good hook to Elowitz's body.
Elowitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Elowitz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
James misses with a body shot.
Elowitz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James swinging wildly here.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elowitz avoids the body shot from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James swinging wildly here.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elowitz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
Elowitz shoots and misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elowitz doesn't seem bothered though.
Elowitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elowitz dodges the punch combination from James.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Elowitz back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James lands with a hook. Elowitz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elowitz.
Elowitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from James.
Elowitz fails with the takedown
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elowitz tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Elowitz has his takedown stuffed
and Elowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Elowitz.
Elowitz misses with a takedown
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws out a powerful jab.
Elowitz shoots and misses
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jon James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James looks to land a combination but Elowitz avoids it well.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a good body shot.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jon James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seth Elowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
James scores with a one two! Elowitz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
James shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elowitz eats them both and turns towards James to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
James throws a right hand that Elowitz ducks under and follows up with a left that Elowitz also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon James!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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