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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Fightmaster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West lands a nice looking body shot.
Fightmaster gets the takedown into side control.
Fightmaster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
West prevents Fightmaster from moving into mount.
Fightmaster is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fightmaster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
West manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fightmaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Fightmaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fightmaster slows the pace down in half guard.
Fightmaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fightmaster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
West is trying to maintain the position but Fightmaster is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Fightmaster tries to pass to full mount but West defends it.
Fightmaster content to control rather than advance.
Fightmaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.
West is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fightmaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fightmaster throws a big shot that misses.
Fightmaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Fightmaster misses.
West scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Fightmaster looks gassed!
Fightmaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West tests Fightmaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West throws a leg kick but Fightmaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fightmaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
James West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fightmaster.
Fightmaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice jab there from West.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West connects with a body shot.
Fightmaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fightmaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
West throws a one two combo.
West throws a shot to the body.
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!
West lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fightmaster backs up against the ropes.
West darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fightmaster ducks right into an uppercut from West.
Fightmaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fightmaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
West tests Fightmaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West dips to his left and cracks Fightmaster with an uppercut!
West scores with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from West.
West lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
West lands with a hook. Fightmaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fightmaster checks a leg kick nicely.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
West misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
West is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fightmaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling West to score with a decent uppercut.
West feints and then cracks Fightmaster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fightmaster down.
West misses with a double jab.
West is looking to score with low kicks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fightmaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Fightmaster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
West throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Fightmaster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused West some visible discomfort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fightmaster working away.
West takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
West is looking for a sweep.
West is trying to control Fightmaster's posture but Fightmaster avoids it.
Fightmaster working the head and body with strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
West throws a series of punches but Fightmaster avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fightmaster is out of range.
West is working the combinations to good effect here.
West's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and West duly obliges.
Fightmaster throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Fightmaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fightmaster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James West dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
West displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fightmaster has a takedown stuffed.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fightmaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West lands with a cross.
James West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fightmaster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
West swings away with a leg kick that misses.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West swinging wilding here.
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fightmaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
West lands a lovely overhand right.
Fightmaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fightmaster is breathing heavily.
Fightmaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Fightmaster misses
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
West lands the left hand.
West wants to slow Fightmaster down by chopping away at his legs.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
West stalks Fightmaster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fightmaster's face. Fightmaster staggers backwards, shaken.
West throws a body kick that misses.
West lands a two punch combo.
West tests Fightmaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West throws a leg kick that misses.
Fightmaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fightmaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fightmaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West with a jab.
West throws out a leg kick but Fightmaster moves out of range and West only half commits.
Nice sprawl there from West as Fightmaster shoots in.
James West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fightmaster.
Fightmaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James West is winning the standup battle so far.
Fightmaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West scores with a three punch combo!
West looks to land a combination. Fightmaster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West lands with a nice combination. Fightmaster backs away looking to recover.
West lands a jab to Fightmaster's midsection.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fightmaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fightmaster shoots and misses
and West counters with a series of strikes. Fightmaster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Fightmaster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fightmaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
West throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from West.
Fightmaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West clobbers Fightmaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fightmaster avoids a kick to the body.
Fightmaster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fightmaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fightmaster walks into a stiff left hand from West.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fightmaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fightmaster shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
West misses with a low kick.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West throws a leg kick but Fightmaster moved away.
A combination from West does no damage.
Fightmaster falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Fightmaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West lands a head shot.
West walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fightmaster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fightmaster throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fightmaster fails with a takedown attempt.
West lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
West cracks a nice hook into Fightmaster's ribs.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West works over Fightmaster's head and body with a nice combination.
West's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and West duly obliges.
West lands with a nice combination. Fightmaster backs away looking to recover.
Fightmaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fightmaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fightmaster tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
West throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fightmaster takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West jabs Fightmaster right on the nose. Fightmaster blinks but takes it well.
West throws a series of strikes that have Fightmaster backpedaling.
Fightmaster looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
West lands with a straight right. Fightmaster didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James West dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
Fightmaster shoots in but no luck this time.
West throws a leg kick but Fightmaster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fightmaster moves out of range of the body kick from West.
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
West throws a leg kick but Fightmaster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fightmaster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
West digs a good body shot into Fightmaster's ribs.
West scores with a shot to the body.
West scores with a one two! Fightmaster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
Fightmaster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from West.
Fightmaster has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a series of strikes. Fightmaster will be more careful next time no doubt.
James West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fightmaster.
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Fightmaster's head back.
West stuns Fightmaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fightmaster misses with a takedown
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West catches Fightmaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
West looks to land a combination. Fightmaster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
West scores with a three punch combo!
Fightmaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fightmaster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West scores with a sloppy right hand. Fightmaster should have avoided that one.
West closes the distance and lands a one-two.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from West both land. Nice combination.
Fightmaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Fightmaster.
Nice body punch from West.
West works the jab nicely.
West misses with a low kick as Fightmaster jumps back.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
West scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
West lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fightmaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout.
Fightmaster with a poor takedown
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fightmaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West scores with a hook to the body. Fightmaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fightmaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fightmaster backs up against the ropes.
West catches Fightmaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
West lands with a straight right. Fightmaster didn't see that one coming.
Fightmaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fightmaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fightmaster shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Fightmaster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fightmaster has time to react.
West changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fightmaster stalks West and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into West's face. West staggers backwards, shaken.
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fightmaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West throws out a powerful jab.
Max Fightmaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fightmaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West scores with a three punch combo!
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to de liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
Fightmaster fails with the takedown
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fightmaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from West both land. Nice combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Fightmaster blocks the leg kick.
Fightmaster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fightmaster lands in his opponent's guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Fightmaster from controlling successfully.
Fightmaster looking to pass the guard.
Fightmaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fightmaster tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
Fightmaster stopping the sweep attempt from West.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James West!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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