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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit Eat You Alive. TheMan has chosen Get Up Again as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Stan TheMan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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197 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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181 cm
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199 lbs
26 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helio James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to score with a low kick but TheMan moves his leg out of the way.
James dives in and grabs TheMan's left leg, looking for a takedown. TheMan pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helio James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James cracks TheMan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
TheMan wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TheMan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
TheMan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
TheMan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a head kick but TheMan moves out of range.
TheMan lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent TheMan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James missing with a left hand there. TheMan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
TheMan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
Nice cross by James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TheMan sprawls well. TheMan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James misses with the body kick
and TheMan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James scores with a body shot.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TheMan was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James misses with a body shot.
TheMan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes one on the button.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from TheMan as James shoots in.
TheMan scores with a jab to the body.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but TheMan is just out of range.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James scores with a hook.
James thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on TheMan if he has to take too many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping TheMan at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James scores with a jab to the body.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James misses with a low kick.
Stan TheMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TheMan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TheMan.
TheMan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
TheMan checks the leg kick nicely there.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has TheMan pinned against the cage. TheMan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
TheMan motions for James to come forward. TheMan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James works TheMan's body with a nice hook.
James connects with a right hand. TheMan shakes it off.
James is looking to wear down TheMan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James scores with a nice right hand.
James throws the left hand but TheMan avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for TheMan.
A nice combination there by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan lands a body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
TheMan blocks a head kick by James.
James misses with the body kick
and TheMan counters with a slapping leg kick.
James digs a good hook to TheMan's body.
James scores with a punch to the head.
TheMan blocks a jab.
TheMan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
It looks like Helio James has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for TheMan.
A leg kick checked by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TheMan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
TheMan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but TheMan is just out of range.
TheMan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James connects with a body shot that sends TheMan's belly button to the back.
TheMan blocks a jab.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
James misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
TheMan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TheMan's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but TheMan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James throwing strikes from guard but TheMan blocks nicely.
James won't allow TheMan to sweep him here.
James throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheMan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
TheMan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
TheMan trying to control the position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
TheMan slips a jab from James.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheMan moves away.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
TheMan lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio James dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - TheMan coming out on top.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TheMan jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
James misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! TheMan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and TheMan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. TheMan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James scores with a jab.
James throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and TheMan counters with a one-two to the body.
TheMan scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by James.
Nice cross by James.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but TheMan swivels and escapes.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. TheMan tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag TheMan to the ground. TheMan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James missing with a left hand there. TheMan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TheMan.
James misses with a hook.
TheMan throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by TheMan as he connects with a hook.
TheMan slips a jab from James.
James slips a jab and a cross from TheMan.
TheMan lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Helio James is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James jabs at TheMan's body.
TheMan throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at TheMan.
TheMan lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a nice looking combination but TheMan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James digs a good hook to TheMan's body.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TheMan manages to avoid it.
James looks for the body kick but TheMan saw that one coming.
TheMan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stan TheMan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
TheMan throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James shoots in and drives through. TheMan sprawls well.
James tests TheMan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from TheMan.
James feints and then cracks TheMan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow TheMan down.
TheMan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TheMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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.
TheMan staying out of range there.
TheMan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stan TheMan.
Well James 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio James!
During a confident post fight interview, Helio James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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