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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Boozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald James acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlo Boozer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald James!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boozer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James is not content to let Boozer control the position.
James gets back to half guard.
James tries to get to full guard but Boozer has control of the leg.
Boozer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boozer is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boozer 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.
James actively working from the bottom here.
Boozer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James wants to get back to full guard but Boozer has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boozer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boozer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boozer wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boozer won't allow James to sweep him here.
James keeping full guard, as Boozer tries to pass.
Boozer trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Carlo Boozer just wasn't active enough.
Boozer scores with a takedown into James's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boozer wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Boozer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boozer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boozer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boozer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boozer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boozer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boozer off and has taken his back!
James patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boozer trying to control the hands but James won't let him.
Boozer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if James gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James tries to get the hooks in deep but Boozer pushed the leg off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boozer trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Boozer dominated that round.
That's time! Boozer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boozer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Boozer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boozer trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boozer pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boozer trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Boozer looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boozer managing to control the position.
James content to stall in guard here.
James wants to control from the top but Boozer keeps moving.
James looking to pass the guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Boozer wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Carlo Boozer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boozer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Boozer getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boozer jumps into side control!
Boozer swings around for an armbar but James sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boozer's guard.
James advances to half guard.
Boozer is not content to let James control the position.
Boozer kicks off James and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boozer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. James quickly recovers to half guard.
James is in trouble now - Boozer has advanced to mount!
Boozer is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A telegraphed right hand from Boozer misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boozer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boozer lands in his opponent's guard.
Boozer forces his way into half guard.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Boozer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boozer slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James tries to get to full guard but Boozer has control of the leg.
Boozer tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boozer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boozer is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is trying to stand up here but Boozer is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boozer trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
James is looking for a sweep. Boozer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Boozer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
James slips a jab and a cross from Boozer.
Boozer tries a low kick but James avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boozer!
Boozer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boozer trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Boozer stands up.
Boozer dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boozer trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Boozer preventing the sweep.
Boozer looking to pass the guard.
Boozer trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlo Boozer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boozer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Boozer has passed into half guard.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boozer is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is looking to improve his position.
Boozer 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.
Boozer stalling.
Boozer stands up and beckons James to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boozer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boozer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carlo Boozer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boozer wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Boozer lands some shots froms side control.
Boozer is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boozer off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to control but Boozer is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
James working for a guillotine from mount but Boozer is in no mood to give up.
James tries to control but Boozer wriggling away.
Donald James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James avoids the attempt from Boozer to control.
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!
Boozer tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boozer tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
Boozer tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
Boozer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Boozer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boozer 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Boozer!
Carlo Boozer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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