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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens has managed to clinch.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevens drops back down to his feet.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevens's face.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arthur Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Stevens shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Jackson 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 Jackson.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Stevens moves away
and Stevens counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson has control of Stevens's left arm, preventing Stevens from doing any damage.
Stevens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevens stands up from Jackson's guard - Stevens perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stevens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stevens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson tries to control but Stevens manages to take his back.
Stevens is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Stevens. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stevens's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevens's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stevens is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
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.
Stevens is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Stevens tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Stevens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Jackson.
A big right from Stevens misses.
Jackson tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lands a head kick. Stevens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stevens shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Stevens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arthur Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Stevens.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Stevens clinches.
Stevens successfully pulls guard.
Stevens wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stevens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens throws a nice head kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Jackson cracks Stevens with a big right hand but Stevens just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
James Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevens is not content to let Jackson control the position.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stevens is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
That's four 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.
Jackson in the domination position with Stevens hanging on.
Jackson trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Stevens tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arthur Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to buck Stevens off but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Stevens postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Stevens is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stevens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stevens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens moves nicely into side control.
Jackson is not content to let Stevens control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
Stevens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevens trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Stevens is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the 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.
Jackson keeping control of the position.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevens counters with a takedown into side control.
Stevens throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
Stevens tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Stevens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevens postures up.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stevens 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Stevens!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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