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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wesley James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MMA Entrance Theme - Anderson Silva. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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173 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jojo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Santos looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Santos fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
Santos thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santos misses with a looping left.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from James does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos digs a good hook to James's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
Santos decides to pull guard.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James is working Santos 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.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James 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.
Santos is striking from the bottom but James uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Santos looks winded!
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James winds up and cracks Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James 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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
James slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
James lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
James thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
James is nestled in close to Santos, 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 is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Jojo Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santos misses with a head kick.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as James shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
James shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos jumps guard.
Santos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! James escapes and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
James landing a few strikes.
James lands a few punches from side control.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet.
James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
James tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
James prevents Santos from escaping the position.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
James throws a strike aimed at the side of Santos's head but Santos avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley James dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Jojo Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santos.
Jojo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos misses with a left hand
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos is striking but James is not phased and passes to half guard.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James is looking for a kimura here.
James thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
James working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Wesley James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from James there.
James lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Santos is trying to stand.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley James!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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