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Event:
MLC 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James digs a good body shot into Jenkins's ribs.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. #CL#
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRoy Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
James pulls guard.
Jenkins wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
James keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jenkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
James regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
James wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.#T3#
James wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jenkins controls James momentarily but James frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Jenkins is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
James throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
#TD#
James scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James preventing the sweep.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James content to stall in guard here.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Jenkins shoots and misses #CL#
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRoy Jenkins.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
James wants the takedown. Jenkins is fighting it off but James persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jenkins's guard against the cage.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##CL#
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
James pulls guard.
James controlling the position.#ES#
James pushes Jenkins off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
James has Jenkins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jenkins tumbling to the mat - James dives into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jenkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
James working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
James wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his arm.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet.
James tries to advance to mount but Jenkins denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to stand but Jenkins has his arm trapped.
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
James controlling the position.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
James seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
James works his way into side control.
James happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jenkins is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James takes a little break here. Jenkins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jenkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James scores with a couple of short elbows.
James is putting a hurting on Jenkins here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jenkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
LeRoy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebron James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lebron James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron James!
LeRoy Jenkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Leeerooooyy Jeeeennkins!!!!'.
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Event:
MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e5
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Battle shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Battle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James fails with the takedown#TD#
and Battle counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Battle won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Battle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle'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.#T1##SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James shoots in but Battle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Battle appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Battle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
Battle has been working on his balance at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by James.
Chris Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James works over Battle's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Battle has been cut.#TD#
Battle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James bucks up and tries to throw Battle off but instead Battle has got his back!#T2#
Battle throwing damaging strikes from the back! James could be in trouble here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to break free.
James takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Battle keeps control of the position as James tries to break free.
Battle throwing damaging strikes from the back! James could be in trouble here!
Battle 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.#SUB#
Battle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
James is trying to remain composed but Battle is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Battle lands punches and elbows.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Battle controlling the positon.#SUB#
Battle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. James is defending well though. Battle let's go of the attempt for now.
James wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Battle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, James has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Battle biding his time, looking for the opening.
Battle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften James up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle controls the action.#SUB#
James defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Battle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Battle.
Battle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Battle is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Battle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Battle misses with a combination
#CL2#
and James counters by clinching up.
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#TD#
Battle pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Battle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVR#
Battle wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T1#
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Battle content to stall in guard here.
James looking to control.
Battle is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Battle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Battle wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James shoots in and drives through. Battle sprawls well.
Chris Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3##TD#
Battle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Battle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Battle controls the position from side control.
Battle tries to stand but James is controlling his head. #T4#
James is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Battle is controlling him well.
Battle trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James tries to bench press Battle off him but Battle keeps the position.
Battle controls the position.
James regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Battle seems content to control.#SUB#
Battle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Battle eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Battle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Battle's cut.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Battle is looking to land body kicks.#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 Battle!
Battle is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Battle tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James tries to stand but can't do so whilst Battle controls his leg.
Battle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Battle counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Battle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Battle is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Battle is one step ahead there.
Battle stays in close to James's body and controls the position. #SU#
Battle stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to pull guard but Battle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by James. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Battle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James bucks up and tries to throw Battle off but instead Battle has got his back!
Chris Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James wants to control his opponent's hands but Battle gets his hands free.
Battle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James just trying to survive but Battle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Battle lands a shot to the body.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Battle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Battle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Battle!
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Event:
MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Jenkins is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
James won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
James gets to his feet. Jenkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
James scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but James postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Jenkins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jenkins enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jenkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jenkins working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jenkins is trying to keep James in close.
#T4#
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jenkins's guard.
James trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jenkins is able to avoid easily.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenkins won't be happy with that.
James tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Jenkins get back to his feet.#T1##CL#
James gets a clinch. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from James.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and James counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his arm.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jenkins prevents James from improving position.
Jenkins sneaks back into half guard.
James is taking a breather. Jenkins 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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins looks to clinch #TD#
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
James wants to pass to mount but Jenkins is defending the position.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
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.
#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jenkins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Jenkins tries to hold on but James postures up.
James content just to control the position here.
James punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Jenkins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like LeRoy Jenkins has been cut.
James is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Jenkins goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lebron James!
LeRoy Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Leeerooooyy Jeeeennkins!!!!'.
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Event:
Prize Fighter Season 1 e2
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Lebron James has been cut.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
James seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
James moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Jones drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!#TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
#T1#
James slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount!
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
James controlling the pace for now.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James takes Jones's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jones is in trouble.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
James is working the ground and pound. Can Jones escape?
James gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Can Jones hold on?! James is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards James.
#SUB#
James working for the choke.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Jones is taking damage to the body and head.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jones covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Jones as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from James!
#SUB#
James is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Jones showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
James is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
James biding his time, controlling Jones.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.#CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
James turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
James in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as James controls the position.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones trying to remain calm as James controls from the top position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to escape the position but James is controlling the position.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
#TD#
James pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James is striking from the bottom but Jones uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
James trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James controlling from the top position.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
James won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones. #SUB#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
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#
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 pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Jones has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#ES2#
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.#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.
Eli Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR#
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
James looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lebron James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but James uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lebron James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron James!
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Event:
Prize Fighter Season 1 e1
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kcuf. Those never looked like landing.
Kcuf throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Kcuf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.#TD#
Kcuf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James wants to stand but Kcuf is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Kcuf is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kcuf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Kcuf is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#TD#
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kcuf tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kcuf looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kcuf defend it? James steps over the head and cranks it - Kcuf is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lebron James!
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