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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
James shoots in for a takedown but Hoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hoi wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Hoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Hoi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to control from the top but Hoi keeps moving.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Hoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoi has wrist control.
Hoi looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James wanted to stand there but Hoi had control of the position. #T1#
James being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Good leg kick by Hoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Hoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pina Colada Hoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe James.#T2#
That kick from Hoi tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James shoots in and drives through. Hoi sprawls well.
Hoi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hoi dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
Hoi lands a couple of digs.
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.
Hoi landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi connects with a couple of short punches.
James looking to control.
Hoi 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.
Hoi distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James has momentary wrist control but Hoi slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoi stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoi wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Hoi passes into half guard. #T3#
Hoi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hoi winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoi lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hoi there.
Hoi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoi 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.
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. Hoi connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Hoi working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
James is rocked!
James looks winded!#T4#
Hoi sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt James! Oh, James is in big trouble! Hoi lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pina Colada Hoi!
During a confident post fight interview, Pina Colada Hoi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Steel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
James feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James is looking to stand up but Steel won't let him.
James content to stall in guard here.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
James seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
James is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
James winds up and cracks Steel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James controlling the action here.
Steel trying to control here.
James lands strikes from half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
James works his way into full mount! #SUB#
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steel shrugs it off.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB#
James is working for a guillotine from mount but Steel frees his head quite easily.
James landing strikes from the mount and Steel is in trouble!
James controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
James breaks from Steel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
James in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Steel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard lands a jab to James's midsection.
James throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hard to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hard has knocked James down with a huge combo! Hard steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Joe James has been cut.
James shoots and misses
and Hard counters with a right hand to the body.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard connects with a combination that backs up James into the cage. Hard lands a flurry of punches that gets past James's guard. James is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Hard bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Lashley tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.#SU2#
James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lashley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Lashley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Lashley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Lashley backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Lashley manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Lashley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James controlling from the top position. #T1#
Lashley looking to control.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Lashley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lashley's head.#T2#
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.
Lashley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lashley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Lashley trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
James walks into a left hand.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lashley defends well and James ends up having to push Lashley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
James has Lashley up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
James jumps guard.
Lashley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James pulls Lashley in close to prevent any damage.
James is looking to stand up but Lashley isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
James has control of Lashley's left arm, preventing Lashley from doing any damage.
Lashley looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lashley is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lashley tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James tries to break the clinch but Lashley is controlling the position.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lashley is stalling here.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lashley blocks a body shot from James.
James jumps guard but Lashley stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
James closes the distance and pushes Lashley back into the cage.
Lashley avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lashley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Lashley.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lashley smiles and moves away.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lashley avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobby Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe James.#CL2#
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Lashley stalling.
#T2#
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lashley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Lashley.
James tries to pull guard but Lashley holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Lashley blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
James works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Lashley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. James is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks. #TD2#
James is trying to trip Lashley. He has hold of a leg but Lashley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. James persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
James trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
James is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lashley wants to sweep but no luck.
Lashley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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.#SU#
Lashley gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lashley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lashley striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems. #T4#
James is looking to stand up but Lashley won't let him. #SUB#
Lashley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
Lashley keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lashley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lashley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lashley is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Lashley has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Lashley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lashley defends well and James ends up having to push Lashley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Lashley, looking for a takedown. James pushes Lashley against the cage but Lashley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lashley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James wants to counter the offense by Lashley and move into the clinch position.
Lashley wants to clinch.
Lashley throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and James moves into the clinch.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Lashley is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
James pulls guard. #T1#
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lashley is standing up over James. James looks to escape but Lashley dives into side control.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
James tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lashley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
James really wants to buck Lashley off and get back to his feet.
Lashley with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James tries to hold on but Lashley postures up.#T2#
Lashley with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lashley looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
Lashley landing strikes, looking to finish!
James tries to hold on but Lashley postures up.
Lashley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T3#
James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
James is concentrating on defense, preventing Lashley from advancing position.
Lashley stalling away here and it's allowed James to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
James wants to get back to his feet but Lashley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lashley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lashley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lashley looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lashley's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lashley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lashley looking for a sweep. Not yet Lashley, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lashley keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lashley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lashley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lashley!
Bobby Lashley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Jarvis drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
Jarvis misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by James misses
and Jarvis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
James moves into range and clinches up with Jarvis.#TD#
Jarvis pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Jarvis controlling James's posture.
Jarvis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jarvis postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Jarvis wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Jarvis wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
James postures up.
Jarvis wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
Jarvis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jarvis is proving hard to escape from.
Jarvis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him. #T3#
Jarvis has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jarvis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Jarvis's guard.#T4#
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarvis is keeping the position for now.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James wants to stand but Jarvis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jarvis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jarvis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD2#
James drops Jarvis with a beautiful combination! Jarvis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Jarvis has been cut.
James shoots in for a takedown but Jarvis shows good takedown defense.
James with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Jarvis counters by clinching up. #TD2#
James lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvis pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
James stops Jarvis from standing up.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarvis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James postures up.
Jarvis pulls James in to control the position. #T1#
Jarvis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
James wants to get back to full guard.
Jarvis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
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.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Jarvis sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jarvis seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
James wants to get back to full guard but Jarvis has mounted him!#T2#
Jarvis content just to control the position here.
Jarvis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James is looking to improve his position but Jarvis isn't that keen on the idea.
James tries to hold on but Jarvis pushes him away.
Jarvis looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James tries to hold on but Jarvis pushes him away.
James regains half guard.
James wants to control but Jarvis is keeping busy.
#T3#
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Jarvis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jarvis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Elijah Jarvis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarvis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James trying to control the position here.
James lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Jarvis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James striking from the bottom here.
Jarvis throwing strikes but missing.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarvis trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elijah Jarvis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jarvis stuffs the takedown.
James with a poor takedown
and Jarvis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Elijah Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jarvis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jarvis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Jarvis slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jarvis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James misses with a takedown
and Jarvis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Jarvis misses.
James follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
James wants to clinch.
Joe James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Jarvis looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James feints the counter takedown.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jarvis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Jarvis, which made it look bad.
Jarvis misses with a head kick.
Jarvis lands a jab to James's midsection.#T3#
Jarvis connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
Jarvis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Jarvis shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Jarvis moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jarvis gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jarvis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jarvis is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
Jarvis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jarvis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Jarvis keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Jarvis is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarvis is keeping the position for now.
Jarvis has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joe James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Jarvis showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hooper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
James is trying to control Hooper's posture but Hooper avoids it.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hooper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is taking a breather. Hooper 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hooper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
It looks like Howard Hooper has been cut.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Hooper wants to get back to his feet.
Hooper really is a fat lump.#T1#
James misses with a head shot. Hooper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooper is retaining full guard.
James distracts Hooper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hooper keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
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.
James pushes down on Hooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hooper is not content to let James control the position.#T3#
James working Hooper over with strikes.
James controlling the pace.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
James landing strikes from the mount.
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hooper?
#T4#
Hooper is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James working Hooper over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Hooper is rocked!#CUT2#
Howard Hooper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Howard Hooper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe James!
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Event:
TRFC102
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Sixx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sixx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sixx is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Sixx circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Sixx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James takes one to the chin there.#KD#
Sixx cracks James with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sixx has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning James to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sixx connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends James to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Sixx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vinnie Sixx!
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Event:
TRFC97
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalchick fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovalchick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kovalchick bucks up and tries to throw James off but instead James has got his back!
Kovalchick wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalchick covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
James is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Kovalchick is controlling his hands well.
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up.
James is punishing Kovalchick with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
James is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kovalchick is defending well though. James let's go of the attempt for now.
James slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Kovalchick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Kovalchick right now.
#SUB#
Kovalchick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kovalchick doesn't escape. #T2#
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
James tightening his grip on Kovalchick, looking for the choke.
James biding his time, looking for the opening.
James is punishing Kovalchick with some ground and pound.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
James is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kovalchick. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Kovalchick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
James controls the position.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
James is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
James controls the action.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Kovalchick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards James.
James biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kovalchick is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kovalchick is trapped and James is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kovalchick trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Kovalchick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalchick trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Kovalchick is controlling his hands well.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James keeps control of the position easily here as Kovalchick tries to buck him off.
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kovalchick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kovalchick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Kovalchick.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##TD#
James drags the fight down to the ground.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kovalchick defends it easily.
Kovalchick wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
James controlling the position.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James is trying to keep Kovalchick in close.
#SU2#
James is working an open guard so Kovalchick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Kovalchick forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovalchick walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kovalchick wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.#CL2#
Kovalchick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovalchick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James tries for a takedown but Kovalchick manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is trying to pull guard but Kovalchick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalchick blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovalchick can do to turn this around?
James is working for takedown but Kovalchick is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Kovalchick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Kovalchick fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kovalchick pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Kovalchick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joe James has been cut.
James is trying to drag Kovalchick to the mat but Kovalchick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
James looking for a takedown.
Kovalchick misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James tries to pull guard but Kovalchick won't allow it.
James tries for a takedown but Kovalchick manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalchick smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Kovalchick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalchick tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Kovalchick.
#CL2#
Kovalchick has James up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
James has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kovalchick is trying to keep an underhook but James manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kovalchick is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if James 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.
Kovalchick is trying to stand.
#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kovalchick instigates a clinch.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovalchick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalchick misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalchick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kovalchick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
James is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Kovalchick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovalchick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovalchick connects with a knee to the head.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kovalchick to keep the fight standing.
James misses with the head strike.
#T3#
James looking for a takedown.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to break the clinch but Kovalchick is controlling the position.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kovalchick blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
James tightens his grip and picks Kovalchick up, before dumping him to the ground. Kovalchick manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Kovalchick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
James tries to clinch up but Kovalchick circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Kovalchick, which made it look bad. #CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Kovalchick has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalchick landing knees to the head.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasyl Kovalchick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovalchick 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Vasyl Kovalchick wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Vasyl Kovalchick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Cardenas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cardenas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Cardenas is throwing a few token shots, despite James being in side control.
Cardenas 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 trying to control the position but Cardenas is working away.
Cardenas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the position but Cardenas is working away. #T1#
James controls the position.
James connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cardenas some visible discomfort.
Cardenas throws a few strikes from the bottom but James takes advantage and mounts!
James lands a heavy elbow.
James content just to control the position here.
Cardenas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cardenas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
James wants to take a breather but Cardenas is having none of it.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Cardenas missing with punches from the bottom.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cardenas is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cardenas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cardenas is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
James looking to control but Cardenas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
James is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cardenas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cardenas!
James throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is pulling down on Cardenas's head. It's preventing any offense from Cardenas, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that James 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardenas did well to prevent James getting side control.
Cardenas connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Cardenas taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardenas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Cardenas uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to stand but Cardenas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cardenas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Cardenas has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cardenas has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James stands and throws Cardenas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James gets to mount! Cardenas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Cardenas regains half guard.
James trying to pass the guard but Cardenas defending well.
Cardenas tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardenas taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
James working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
James prevents Cardenas from improving his position.
James is nestled in close to Cardenas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardenas is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardenas is trying to get back to full guard.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cardenas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cardenas gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Cardenas manages to retain guard.
Cardenas is wriggling around but James manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Cardenas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardenas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cardenas is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cardenas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Cardenas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
James moves into range and clinches up with Cardenas.
Cardenas tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Cardenas drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Cardenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Cardenas manages to break the clinch.
Cardenas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardenas is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
James instigates a clinch.
Cardenas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cardenas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Cardenas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cardenas!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cardenas to see if he's OK.
Cardenas taking a bit of punishment here - James scoring with strikes.
James tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardenas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Cardenas is being controlled here.
James connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cardenas some visible discomfort.
#ES#
Cardenas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardenas takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cardenas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3##TD2#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardenas did well to prevent James getting side control.
Cardenas pushes James off but James dives into side control.
Cardenas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cardenas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
James slows the pace down in half guard.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joe James has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
Nicholas Cardenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Grabowski throws a series of punches but James moves out of range. #CL#
James drives through and clinches with Grabowski against the cage.
Grabowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
Grabowski jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grabowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Grabowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Grabowski.#CL#
James closes the distance and pushes Grabowski back into the cage.
Grabowski is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
James decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski throwing strikes but missing.
My spies in Hell's Furnace Gym inform me that Grabowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grabowski defends it easily.
Grabowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
James is controlling the pace.
James working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James tries to stand and escape but Grabowski is controlling the position.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grabowski punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
James is trying for a kimura here. Grabowski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! James wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1#
James misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dux Jr as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Dux Jr clinches.
James misses with a knee strike.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dux Jr tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Dux Jr lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Dux Jr.
Dux Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Dux Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Dux Jr lands a nice elbow.
Dux Jr being controlled against the cage.
Dux Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dux Jr has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dux Jr scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
James has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dux Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, James has tightened it up now! Dux Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe James!
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