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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrell James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ligerito Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into the arena with Numb blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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160 cm
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136 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terrell James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ligerito Jr!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Jr getting side control.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James taking some punishment here, with Jr in his half guard.
Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Terrell James has been cut.
James is trying to stand up here but Jr is controlling him well.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
James is trying to stand up here but Jr is controlling him well.
Jr throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jr is working away from the top position though.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Jr is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing good reports from James's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Jr works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Jr stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jr throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jr throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jr's guard. Nice move by James!
James wants to control from the top but Jr keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jr wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jr 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.
James wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
James slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James prevents Jr from improving his position.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James trying to pass the guard but Jr defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ligerito Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Jr stopping the sweep attempt from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
James has momentary wrist control but Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Jr working some strikes from top position.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ligerito Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrell James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
James is trying to control Jr's posture but Jr avoids it.
Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jr misses with the ground and pound.
James takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jr scoring with punches from side control.
James manages to get back to half guard.
Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jr connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr lands a nice short elbow.
James wants to control but Jr is keeping busy.
James is looking to improve his position.
Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James taking some punishment here, with Jr in his half guard.
Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James has hold of Jr's hands but Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jr winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James is rocked!
James trying to control from the bottom.
Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James wants to improve his position but Jr is controlling well.
Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jr lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt James quite badly. James pulls Jr in close trying to recover. Jr postures up and lands two really hard shots that put James on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but James doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ligerito Jr!
In defeat, Terrell James stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a tough fighter. But I will come back stronger and defeat him in a rematch!'.
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