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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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134 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaiah Hughes!
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, James James!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James gets caught napping as Hughes dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hughes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him.
Hughes trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
James wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling him.
Hughes wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Isaiah Hughes just wasn't active enough.
Hughes misses with a combination
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
Hughes looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Hughes shoots and misses
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
James with a nice head shot there.
James is working Hughes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James with a nice head shot there.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James is working Hughes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James working some strikes from top position.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hughes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
James works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
James pushes down on Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James James dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hughes regains guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James lands a couple of elbows.
James preventing the sweep.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Hughes's brow.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James lands a couple of digs.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
James distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughes 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.
Hughes has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes 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 scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
James lands a couple of digs.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes is rocked!
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James postures up and lands a big shot to Hughes's brow.
James lands a couple of digs.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
Hughes has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
James cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
James with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
James cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James is working Hughes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hughes wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
Hughes trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes tries to advance to mount but can't.
James pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James is not content to let Hughes control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes stands up and beckons James to his feet.
Hughes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James with a nice head shot there.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James working some strikes from top position.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
James is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from James there.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James prevents Hughes from standing back up.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Isaiah Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
James James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James James!
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energy
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