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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is Jumpman-Drake. A fine choice. Magnus Svensson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Magnus Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James leaves Svensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Svensson goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries for a takedown but Svensson manages to get underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that James has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James is trying to drag Svensson to the mat but Svensson 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 Alex James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Svensson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Svensson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Svensson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Svensson goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Svensson.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Svensson. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Svensson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.
James controls Svensson momentarily but Svensson frees himself.
James keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Svensson is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Svensson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Svensson controlling the action here.
James controlling the position for now.
Svensson controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Svensson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Svensson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Svensson wants to take James's back here but James is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Svensson is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Svensson is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Svensson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Svensson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svensson tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Svensson dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Svensson's head and hops out.
James is looking to counter punch.
Alex James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Svensson.
Nice body kick from James.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Svensson's head and hops out.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svensson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svensson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svensson but Svensson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svensson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Svensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svensson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svensson manages to circle out of the way.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James closes the distance and clinches.
Svensson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James slowing the pace effectively.
Svensson is looking for a takedown.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Svensson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Svensson has his back to the cage.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svensson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alex James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Svensson fails with the takedown.
Svensson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James shoots in for a double leg but Svensson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Svensson. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Svensson tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James tries to counter by clinching up but Svensson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a body kick that misses.
Svensson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Svensson feints the counter takedown.
Svensson fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex James is winning the standup battle so far.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Svensson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James clinches with his opponent.
James has picked Svensson up - he's going for a ride! James dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Svensson wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svensson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson manages to get to full guard.
Svensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Svensson trying to control the position here.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James postures up.
James won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Svensson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Svensson shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Svensson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Alex James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Svensson.
Svensson gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Svensson trying to stall but James improves his position.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James looking for a takedown.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Svensson after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Svensson as James tries to tie him up.
James has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Svensson is trying to keep an underhook but James manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Svensson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to get back to full guard.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James lands strikes from half guard.
Svensson manages to get to full guard.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Svensson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson sitting in guard here, content to control.
James 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.
Svensson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Svensson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Svensson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James feinted with a counter takedown.
James tried to score with a low kick but Svensson checks it.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Svensson fails to land the takedown.
Svensson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James gets the takedown into side control.
James goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Svensson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for James but great work by Svensson.
Svensson controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex James showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex James!
In his post fight interview, Alex James started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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