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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Wrassle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rusty James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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187 cm
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220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Wrassle!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrassle thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
It looks like Joe Wrassle has been cut.
James swings for the body but Wrassle moves out of range.
Wrassle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck for Wrassle with that takedown attempt.
Wrassle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from James does no damage.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a one two combo.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrassle throws out the jab.
James throws a push kick but Wrassle slaps the foot to one side.
Wrassle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
James is looking for a triangle but Wrassle pushes his legs off easily.
Wrassle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Wrassle from controlling successfully.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wrassle!
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wrassle is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
James controlling from mount.
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 Wrassle is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
James tries to control but Wrassle wriggling away.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James get's back to his feet.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wrassle throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle takes one on the button.
Wrassle has a takedown stuffed.
James cracks Wrassle with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James leaves Wrassle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rusty James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wrassle.
Wrassle misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wrassle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from James.
That has opened up Joe Wrassle's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James lands an overhand right.
Wrassle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James throws a series of punches but Wrassle avoids them all with ease.
James connects with a leg kick. Wrassle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rusty James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from James.
Wrassle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
James is trying to control. Wrassle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James is pressing down on Wrassle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wrassle is holding on for now.
Wrassle is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Wrassle wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wrassle controlling the position for now.
James sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Wrassle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wrassle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wrassle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wrassle walks into a straight right hand from James.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wrassle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Wrassle getting side control.
Wrassle wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
Wrassle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James is pressing down on Wrassle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wrassle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wrassle throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James is pulling down on Wrassle's head. It's preventing any offense from Wrassle, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrassle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrassle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Wrassle throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James pushes Wrassle off and gets back to his feet.
Wrassle misses the shot to the body.
Wrassle shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Wrassle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Wrassle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wrassle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrassle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James controls Wrassle momentarily but Wrassle frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wrassle!
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wrassle is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrassle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James wants to control the pace but Wrassle is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James avoids the attempt from Wrassle to control.
Rusty James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wrassle tries to hold on but James postures up.
James trying to control but Wrassle is having none of it.
Wrassle tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
James looking to control but Wrassle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrassle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Rusty James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Wrassle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wrassle.
James tests Wrassle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James throws a shot to the body.
James misses with an uppercut.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Wrassle fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by James.
Wrassle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wrassle under the eye.
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Wrassle down.
Wrassle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rusty James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wrassle.
James misses with an uppercut. Wrassle saw that one coming.
Wrassle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James throws a nice looking combination but Wrassle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James misses with a hook. Wrassle ducked under it nicely.
James clobbers Wrassle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The cut above Joe Wrassle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James throws a looping overhand right but Wrassle ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrassle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrassle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James cracks a nice hook into Wrassle's ribs.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrassle off the cage and back into range.
Wrassle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrassle there as he acknowledges the shot.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Wrassle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James scores with a jab. Wrassle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrassle walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James tests Wrassle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wrassle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Wrassle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrassles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wrassle gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrassle trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wrassle tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James gets full guard.
Wrassle throws a big right hand that misses.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrassle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wrassle stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Joe Wrassle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wrassle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty James!
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energy
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hype
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