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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zues Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zues Orion's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zues Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan James!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion trying to control the position.
Orion 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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
James prevents Orion from improving his position.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Orion trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James looks gassed!
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Orion as James shoots in.
Orion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the pace.
James prevents Orion from improving his position.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Orion wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Orion wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Orion 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.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
James is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Orion wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Orion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Orion didn't expect that.
Orion keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Orion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
Orion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Orion misses with a head shot.
James is breathing heavily.
Orion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to hold on but Orion pushes him away.
Orion landing punches.
Orion wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Orion throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Orion is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Orion's body position as best he can.
Poor strikes thrown by Orion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Orion has control of James's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and James regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Orion moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orion.
Orion is trying to stick to James's back but James is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by James.
James controlling from the top position.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Orion swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James instigates a clinch.
Orion lands a knee to the body.
Orion crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Orion crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Orion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jordan James has been cut.
James is trying to break the clinch but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Orion pulls guard effortlessly.
Orion striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Orion is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orion's head.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
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 Zues Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Orion gets back to half guard.
Orion trying to control but James postures up.
James wants to stand up but Orion is controlling the position.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orion 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.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
Jordan James has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Orion is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Orion won't allow James to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that James has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orion tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Orion cracks James with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Orion has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning James to stand back up!
James is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Orion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan James.
I think James 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan James!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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