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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murphy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is looking to escape.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
James is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDonald goes for an armbar but James turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from James.
James trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
James is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. James is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McDonald Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take James's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James turns into McDonald and is now in his guard.
James advances to half guard.
McDonald is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald looks gassed!
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
McDonald trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
James is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James working a defensive guard here.
McDonald trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
James wants to control but McDonald passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James missing with punches from the bottom.
James looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James darts in trying to clinch
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James working for submissions but it's allowed McDonald to get to half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
McDonald is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James is trying to improve his position.
James is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
What's James going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
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.
James is looking for a sweep.
McDonald has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for James!
James can't escape the position.
McDonald looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
James is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
James is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James is trying to improve his position.
James is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James pushes McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but James uses it to pass to side control.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but James is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
James moves to the back.
McDonald fending off the submission attempt from James.
McDonald trying to control the hands but James breaks the grip.
James is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McDonald with him. McDonald is trying to defend but James has an arm under the chin now! McDonald grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesse James!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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