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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
16 - 15 - 1 |
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180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon James!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevenson wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stevenson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevenson.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Stevenson tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking to control Stevenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Stevenson is taking a breather. James says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
James pushes Stevenson off looking to stand but Stevenson dives back in and keeps control.
Stevenson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James wants to improve his position but Stevenson is controlling well.
Stevenson 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.
James is looking to escape.
Stevenson prevents James from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James is pressing down on Stevenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stevenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevenson is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James controlling the position.
Stevenson postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Stevenson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevenson is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stevenson won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Stevenson cracks James with a solid left hand.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stevenson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stevenson wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Stevenson sits in half guard.
Stevenson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Stevenson throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy.
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevenson.
Stevenson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevenson.
James throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a double jab.
A jab from James finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
James looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
James looks to land a combination. Stevenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
James tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevenson backs up against the cage.
James misses with a wild combination.
James lands a jab to Stevenson's midsection.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James misses with the combination.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from James misses.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by James.
James misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stevenson.
Stevenson stops James from standing up.
Joseph Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson being controlled here momentarily.
James keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevenson landing some decent shots from guard.
Stevenson pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stevenson is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
Stevenson seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
James is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson prevents James from standing back up.
Stevenson moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson landing a few strikes.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevenson off and has taken his back!
James gets his hands free as Stevenson looks to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James controlling the position well here. Stevenson rolled but James kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
James trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stevenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James misses with a double jab.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevenson looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
Stevenson trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Stevenson 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.
James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stevenson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Stevenson wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stevenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position but instead, Stevenson has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James jumps guard and drags Stevenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
James controlling Stevenson's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
James is trying to stand up here but Stevenson is controlling him well.
Stevenson wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James is trying to stand up here but Stevenson is controlling him well.
Stevenson is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stevenson prevents James from improving his position.
Stevenson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stevenson is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
James wants to improve his position but Stevenson is controlling well.
Stevenson stops James from getting back to his feet.
James wants to improve his position but Stevenson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Stevenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Stevenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James wants to improve his position but Stevenson is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevenson trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Stevenson is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon James.
I think James 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jon James!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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