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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmore James (ranked 751 p4p, 92 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 773 p4p, 98 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds. The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmore James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James thuds a left hand into The Human's body.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
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 tries to clinch but The Human is having none of it.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Human checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Human throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Human closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Human throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
The Human looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
The Human tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from James tenderised The Human's leg. The Human is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by James.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
The Human clinches up against the cage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Humans head.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
A short body shot lands from The Human as the two fighters clinch.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
The Human tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James misses with some punches.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from The Human on the inside.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
The Human lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James working aggressively here.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
The Human lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James misses with some punches.
A short right from The Human on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James working aggressively here.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The Human takes a shot to the head.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
James scores with a shot to the side of The Human's head.
James lands a takedown into guard.
The Human uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
The Human swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human misses with a body shot.
The Human throws a hook but James blocks it.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a push kick but The Human slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like The Human was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Human takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Human in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finn The Human will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Human sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
The Human misses with a straight left.
James lands a jab to the head.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
The Human takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James gets a double leg takedown into The Human's guard.
The Human wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but The Human is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Human holds on and takes a little breather.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human pushes James off and gets back to his feet.
The Human throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James lands a jab to The Human's midsection.
The Human throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James tries for a takedown but The Human sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Human has one foot on James's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human tries a low kick but James avoids it.
The Human walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Human enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Human manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James won't allow The Human to get back to his feet.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Human swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James prevents The Human from getting back to his feet.
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Finn The Human has got the better of the ground game so far.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but The Human is retaining full guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but The Human is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James stops The Human from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Human is on top in guard.
The Human trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Elmore James is winning the standup battle so far.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James with a jab.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
James seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
The Human misses with a hook.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
The Human misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from James.
The Human misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human fails with an attempt to clinch.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
The Human swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A left lands for James.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Human throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Humans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Human tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
James looks for a takedown but The Human sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finn The Human will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human misses with a body shot.
As The Human backs away, James returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Human circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from The Human misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by James.
The Human looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Human misses with a looping right.
The Human missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
The Human walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
The Human gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human blocking some punches.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Human creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
Finn The Human seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human working aggressively here.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
A shot in the inside from James.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
The Human lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human lands a body punch in the clinch.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James successfully pulls guard.
The Human got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Human has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Human stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big left from The Human misses.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Human back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Human misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tried to score with a low kick but The Human checks it.
The Human fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James moves away from the strike by The Human.
The Human gets a clinch.
James looking for a takedown.
The Human cracks James with a nice body shot.
The Human lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human.
The Human lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James gets control of The Human's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Human wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Human stands up and waves to James to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from James.
The Human misses with a straight right.
James pushes The Human up against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to pull guard but The Human holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
The Human scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Human blocking some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with some punches.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elmore James did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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 Human is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
The Human rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
The Human throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Human checks it well.
The Human's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Human takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Human swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
James cracks The Human with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James moves away from the strike by The Human.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human moves into range and clinches up with James.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James is trying to pull guard but The Human has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for The Human.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Human tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James working aggressively here.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James misses with some punches.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
A short right from The Human.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
The Human's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as The Human controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with some punches.
The Human working aggressively here.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Human wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Human defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has a closed guard, preventing The Human from standing up.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Human defends it easily.
The Human wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Human is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Human tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
The Human felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The Human is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The Human defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
The Human tries to buck James off but he can't manage it.
The Human is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
James has control of The Human's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Human regains control of the situation pretty easily.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Human is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that The Human really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James had his way with Finn The Human in that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Human thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Human cracks James with a good jab.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
James slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
The Human is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
James is looking for a kimura but The Human is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
The Human is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James is trying to work for a kimura but The Human is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James prevents The Human from standing back up.
The Human is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
The Human works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Human wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but The Human is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James stops The Human from standing up.
James trying to control but The Human is working from the bottom.
The Human wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Human sneaks out the side door and pushes James away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good standup being displayed there by The Human as he connects with a hook.
James shoots in for a takedown but The Human shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Human lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James scores with a kick to the body.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
The Human lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
James lands with a straight right. The Human didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from The Human.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Human is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with a looping right.
And James counters with a quick kick to the body but The Human blocks it.
The Human connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James takes one on the button.
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Human is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but The Human is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Human is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
The Human trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
The Human is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
James is working for a kimura but The Human is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for a kimura here.
The Human pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
The Human wants to stand back up but James manages to pass into side control.
The Human is trying to buck James off.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Human 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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