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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shain's choice of entrance music: Thunderstruck. Ron James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to M J Shain's chin.
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172 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, M J Shain!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Shain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shain tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shain misses with a body punch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Shain stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Shain takes a shot to the head.
Shain tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Shain back against the cage.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James blocks a body shot from Shain.
James pushes Shain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain lands a left hand.
Shain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Shain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
Shain tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shain.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Shain struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands an elbow just above Shain 's eye.
It looks like M J Shain has been cut.
A shot in the inside from James.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
James trying to advance position but Shain counters by regaining guard.
James slips nicely into half guard.
Shain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Shain in his guard.
Shain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James keeping moving, preventing Shain from controlling successfully.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shain is aware though and is defending well.
James keeping moving, preventing Shain from controlling successfully.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shain is one step ahead there.
Shain looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Shain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shain is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
James is looking to escape.
James is trying to control but can't.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James tries to roll over but Shain keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on M J Shain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shain takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shain checks it well.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Shain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shain there as he acknowledges the shot.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shain sprawls well. Shain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a front kick that sends Shain stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Shain as James shoots in.
James moves out of range as Shain strikes.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shain defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a push kick but Shain slaps the foot to one side.
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James thuds his right hand into Shain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Shain which made him look bad.
Shain lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Ron James has been cut.
James drops his hands momentarily and Shain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shain moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain tries a head kick but it misses.
Shain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shain.
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!
Shain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shain.
James shoots in for a takedown but Shain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shain works the jab nicely.
Shain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James misses with a leg kick
and Shain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shain under the eye.
M J Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James throws out a leg kick but Shain moves out of range and James only half commits.
Shain misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James thumps Shain with a low kick.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Shain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Shain throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Shain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shain wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Shain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James won't allow Shain to sweep him here.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James throwing strikes from guard but Shain blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shain looking for a sweep. Not yet Shain, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
M J Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shain falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James forces Shain back against the cage and clinches.
Shain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shain throws a right and a left that both miss.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
Shain wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is keen to just control but Shain is a slippery customer.
Shain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shain gets back to full guard.
Shain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James lands a couple of digs.
James passes into half guard.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James passes to side control.
James throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James trying to control the position but Shain is working away.
Shain wants to control but James postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shain, who protects the arm well.
Shain is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.
James landing strikes.
James working the ground and pound.
James grinds an elbow into Shain's temple.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shain, who protects the arm well.
James lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shain down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain won't allow James to pass to mount.
Shain works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Shain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James has gone for a leg lock! Shain slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
James trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Ron James!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ron James!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Ron James!
Ron James wins by unanimous decision!
Ron James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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