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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Aslamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Ruslan Aslamanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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225 cm
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197 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ruslan Aslamanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Jo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo throws a right and a left that Aslamanov avoids nicely.
Jo misses with a few strikes there.
Aslamanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jo.
James Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo forces Aslamanov back against the cage and clinches.
Aslamanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jo stops a takedown attempt from Aslamanov.
Aslamanov is trying to drag Jo to the mat but Jo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Aslamanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo gets underhooks to prevent Aslamanov's takedown attempt.
Aslamanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aslamanov has him pressed against the cage.
Aslamanov tries for a takedown but Jo manages to get underhooks.
Aslamanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jo misses with a double jab
and Aslamanov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jo looks winded!
Aslamanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
My spies in Elite Training Facility inform me that Jo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aslamanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jo stands up out of the half guard.
Aslamanov slips a jab and a cross from Jo.
Jo is looking to clinch.
Jo throws a series of punches but Aslamanov avoids them all with ease.
Jo tries to clinch but Aslamanov is having none of it.
Aslamanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo throws a nice looking combination but Aslamanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aslamanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jo wants to clinch
and Aslamanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aslamanov.
Aslamanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jo just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aslamanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aslamanov tries to pull guard but Jo won't allow it.
Jo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aslamanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aslamanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aslamanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jo is trying to break free.
Aslamanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aslamanov.
Jo working hard to break the clinch.
Aslamanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jo.
Jo darts in trying to clinch
so Aslamanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aslamanov throws an elbow that misses. Jo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aslamanov's guard. Nice move by Jo!
Aslamanov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Jo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aslamanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jo misses with a two punch combination.
Jo connects with a looping right hand.
Jo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aslamanov slips a jab and a cross from Jo.
Jo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aslamanov successfully pulls guard.
Aslamanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jo is one step ahead there.
Aslamanov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aslamanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jo is breathing heavily.
Aslamanov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aslamanov lands some strikes from the bottom.
Jo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aslamanov striking off his back but it's not causing Jo any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslamanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aslamanov striking off his back.
Jo preventing the sweep.
Aslamanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aslamanov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aslamanov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Aslamanov trying to strike off his back.
Aslamanov striking from the bottom here.
Jo wants to stand but Aslamanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aslamanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aslamanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruslan Aslamanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aslamanov is working hard here to advance position.
Aslamanov striking off his back but it's not causing Jo any problems.
Jo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aslamanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aslamanov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jo stays in close to Aslamanov's body and controls the position.
Aslamanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aslamanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aslamanov trying to strike off his back.
Aslamanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jo's guard.
Aslamanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aslamanov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov throwing strikes from guard but Jo blocks nicely.
Aslamanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Aslamanov throwing strikes from guard but Jo blocks nicely.
Aslamanov postures up and lands a big shot to Jo's brow.
Aslamanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aslamanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aslamanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aslamanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aslamanov throwing strikes from guard but Jo blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aslamanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aslamanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aslamanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aslamanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aslamanov lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aslamanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aslamanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jo has wrist control.
Aslamanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aslamanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Aslamanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruslan Aslamanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jo scores with a hook to the body. Aslamanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Jo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jo throws a right hand that Aslamanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Aslamanov also avoids with ease.
Aslamanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aslamanov somewhat.
Jo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aslamanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Aslamanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aslamanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aslamanov somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo stalks Aslamanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aslamanov's face. Aslamanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Aslamanov dodges the punch combination from Jo.
Aslamanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aslamanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Aslamanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jo.
No luck for Aslamanov with that takedown attempt.
Aslamanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Jo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jo, as that shot connected.
Jo moves into the clinch.
Aslamanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aslamanov is trying to pull guard but Jo has him pressed against the cage.
Aslamanov has Jo pressed against the cage, preventing Jo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jo!
Jo stuffs the takedown attempt from Aslamanov. Aslamanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jo moves in looking to clinch but Aslamanov pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jo leaves Aslamanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aslamanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aslamanov shoots in for a takedown but Jo shows good takedown defense.
Jo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jo misses with a few strikes there.
Aslamanov looks for a takedown but Jo sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo moves into the clinch successfully.
Aslamanov is looking for a takedown.
Jo has had enough of the clinch but Aslamanov keeps him there for the moment.
Aslamanov prevents Jo from breaking the clinch.
Aslamanov is trying to drag Jo to the mat but Jo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aslamanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Jo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jo lands with a short shot to the head.
Jo stops a takedown attempt from Aslamanov.
Jo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jo 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jo!
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energy
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hype
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