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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Poweful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from James as Wilson shoots in.
James stuffs the takedown.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by James.
James closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson jumps guard but James stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James jumps guard but Wilson stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James pulls guard.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking to control.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James prevents Wilson from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks James politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. James prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
James prevents Wilson from improving his position.
James wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James moves nicely into side control.
Wilson wants to control but James postures up.
Wilson tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wilson off and has taken his back!
Wilson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from James.
Wilson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Wilson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming James to the mat! James manages to get full guard.
Wilson trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
James has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
James is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
James wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
James is stalling in the full guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson 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.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Wilson 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.
Wilson 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.
Wilson working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson 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 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James looking to pass the guard.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James preventing the sweep.
Wilson has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James is tying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Wilson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilson wants to control but James postures up.
Alexander Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
James controlling the action here.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilson tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson gets back to full guard.
James is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wilson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. James is looking to defend but Wilson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for James! Wilson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, James taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Wilson!
Alexander Wilson retains his lightweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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