 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
SMASH: Jordon vs Williams
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loureiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loureiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loureiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Loureiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loureiro with a jab.
Loureiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a lazy right hand but Loureiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loureiro with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loureiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Loureiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1##TD2#
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loureiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loureiro tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Loureiro is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Loureiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loureiro wants to advance to full mount but James doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now. #T2#
James wants to get back to his feet but Loureiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loureiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Loureiro trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James stands and throws Loureiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James just content to control the position.
Loureiro is not content to let James control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
James decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loureiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod.
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#
A cross from Loureiro lands.
James blocks a jab.
Loureiro with a nice cross.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Loureiro blocks the leg kick.
Loureiro cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James throws a hook but Loureiro avoids it easily.
James slips under a jab from Loureiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James slips under a jab from Loureiro.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jessie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loureiro moves away from the strike by James.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loureiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James throws a head kick but Loureiro moves out of range.
James leaves Loureiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James lands a jab.
Loureiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Loureiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Loureiro.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loureiro was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Loureiro throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Loureiro throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Loureiro does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James pushes Loureiro off but Loureiro dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James! #SUB2#
Loureiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, James has worked his arm free - good work by James!
James is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Loureiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, James has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loureiro but great work by James.#T3#
James wants to control but Loureiro is keeping him busy.
Jessie James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loureiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
Loureiro tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Loureiro wants to get back to full guard but James has passed into side control.
James takes a little break here. Loureiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Loureiro sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
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.
Loureiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!#SUB2#
Loureiro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged James with him. James is trying to defend but Loureiro has an arm under the chin now! James grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Loureiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Loureiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
SMASH: Stone vs Dee
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Buckeye looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Buckeye drives through and ends up in James's guard.
Buckeye wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Buckeye is stalling in the full guard.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Buckeye drops back, looking for a kneebar! James looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. James looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from James! #REVR#
James staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Buckeye tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
James controlling the position.
Buckeye tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
Buckeye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckeye is looking to get back to full guard here but James has managed to pass to side control instead.
James trying to control the position but Buckeye is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James happy to just control the position for now. #SU#
James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Buckeye. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Buckeye, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckeye looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James stuffs the takedown.
Jessie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Buckeye misses with a straight right.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buckeye throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buckeye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Buckeye scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buckeye tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Buckeye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckeye stalling.
Buckeye working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buckeye throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Buckeye wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position. #T4#
Buckeye misses with a head shot. James uses the momentum to regain guard.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buckeye is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buckeye throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James wants to get back to his feet but Buckeye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buckeye lands an overhand right.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buckeye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buckeye throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buckeye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jessie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buckeye doesn't seem phased though.
James misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Buckeye counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buckeye.
Buckeye lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James wants to stand but Buckeye is controlling the position.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jab Buckeye has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Buckeye trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Buckeye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buckeye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buckeye tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Buckeye trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Buckeye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buckeye wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buckeye lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckeye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Jessie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buckeye moves out of range as James strikes.
Nice sprawl there from James as Buckeye shoots in.
James throwing a counter right hand but Buckeye manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buckeye. #ES#
James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Buckeye tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Jessie James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a hook but Buckeye blocks it.
Buckeye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Buckeye ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
A big right from James misses.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckeye.
Buckeye fails with a takedown attempt.
James slips under a jab.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckeye is defended easily by James.
James leaves Buckeye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James dips to his left and cracks Buckeye with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James connects with a looping right hand.
James checks a leg kick.
Buckeye doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buckeye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Buckeye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Buckeye dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buckeye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Jessie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James looks to land a right hand but Buckeye moved out of range.
Buckeye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Buckeye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye misses with a takedown attempt
and Buckeye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James throws a series of punches but Buckeye moves out of range.
Buckeye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buckeye defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Buckeye ducks under a wild hook from James.
Buckeye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Buckeye's head back.
Buckeye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from James misses.
James misses with a looping left.
Buckeye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jessie James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Some wild striking there from James.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from James does no damage.
Buckeye darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Buckeye into the cage.
James half committed to a counter leg kick.
James throws the left hand but Buckeye avoids the punch easily.
Buckeye with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
James throws a looping overhand right but Buckeye ducks down to avoid it.
Buckeye appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buckeye shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries to bum rush Buckeye with a series of wild strikes but Buckeye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckeye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buckeye in his tracks.
James throws a combination that misses
and Buckeye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buckeye.
James takes a swing at Buckeye's ribcage but misses.
And Buckeye tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckeye tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckeye somewhat.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Buckeye feints the counter takedown.
Buckeye shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buckeye drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jessie James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Some wild striking there from James.
Buckeye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buckeye dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Buckeye's head and hops out.
James swinging wildly here.
Buckeye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Jab Buckeye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Buckeye drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckeye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jessie James!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jessie James made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
|
|
|
Event:
SMASH: Orsini vs Marciano
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loureiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James misses with an uppercut. Loureiro saw that one coming.
James misses with a wild combination.
Loureiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Loureiro misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Loureiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James misses with a wild combination.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loureiro moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Loureiro tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Loureiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loureiro swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a series of strikes. Loureiro will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
James throws a looping overhand right but Loureiro ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James throws a head kick but Loureiro moves out of range.
Loureiro throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loureiro slips a jab and a cross from James.
A little jabbing left from Loureiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James misses with a hook. Loureiro ducked under it nicely.
Loureiro ducks under a wild hook from James.
Loureiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loureiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loureiro catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loureiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Loureiro lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Loureiro.
Loureiro throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a right hand that Loureiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Loureiro also avoids with ease.
Loureiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loureiro connects with a single shot there.
Loureiro swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A combination from James does no damage.
Loureiro with a nice cross.
Loureiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loureiro.
Loureiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
As Loureiro looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Loureiro just gets out of the way.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loureiro.
Loureiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James cracks Loureiro with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
James ducks under a wild hook from Loureiro.
Loureiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James throws a jab when Loureiro was well out of range.
Loureiro scores with a jab to the body.
Loureiro misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
James works over Loureiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Loureiro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Loureiro throws a good cross that connects.
Loureiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loureiro loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Loureiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
James scores with a jab. Loureiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James thows a leg kick but Loureiro checks it #TD2#
and Loureiro counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
Loureiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James! #SUB2#
Loureiro looking for a guillotine from mount but James is having none of it.
Loureiro wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Loureiro wants to finish this one by submission but James is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Loureiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Loureiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James scores with a nice strike.
Jessie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a combination that misses
and Loureiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Loureiro.
Loureiro looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Loureiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loureiro throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by James.
James moves out of range as Loureiro strikes.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James throws a right and a left that Loureiro avoids nicely.
Loureiro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loureiro dodges the punch combination from James.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loureiro loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Loureiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loureiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Loureiro slips under a jab.#T2#
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loureiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James looks to land a combination but Loureiro avoids it well.
And Loureiro tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a big shot that misses.
Loureiro with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
Loureiro swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loureiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Loureiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Loureiro misses its intended target.
A punch combination from James misses.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loureiro feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Loureiro clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Loureiro misses with a knee to the head.
James is trying to break the clinch but Loureiro has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Loureiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loureiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Loureiro throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James walks into a left hand.
Loureiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loureiro lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
#CL2#
Loureiro has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
#T4#
Loureiro scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#James is rocked!
James lands with a light punch inside.
Loureiro has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loureiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Loureiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loureiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Loureiro obliges.
Loureiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loureiro looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James trying to control the position but instead, Loureiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Loureiro'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Loureiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loureiro manages to avoid it.
Loureiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loureiro lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Loureiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loureiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Loureiro fails with the takedown.
James is looking for a counter combo.
Loureiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loureiro's hands.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loureiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from James does no damage. #T1#
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loureiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
James misses with a double jab.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Loureiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loureiro.
Loureiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Loureiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
Loureiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Loureiro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rafael Loureiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loureiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Loureiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Loureiro controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Loureiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now James is on top in guard.
#T4#
Loureiro keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Loureiro wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Jessie James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loureiro is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Loureiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Loureiro is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Loureiro.
I've got Loureiro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafael Loureiro!
A relieved looking Rafael Loureiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
SMASH: Klos vs Camara
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Liu backing up. Liu nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Liu misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James blocks a head kick by Liu.
James blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu scores with a head kick.
Liu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Liu throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James dodges the punch combination from Liu.
James blocks a head kick by Liu.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Liu throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Liu throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
Liu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
James throws a big counter combination but Liu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick from Liu lands but James takes it in his stride.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liu.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Liu throws a leg kick
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Liu misses with a looping left.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu throws a leg kick
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu misses with a right hand
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jessie James will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Liu misses with a head kick.
James is looking for a counter combo.
Liu missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu misses with a hook
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu lands a high kick!
Jessie James is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Liu throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
James avoids the head kick by Liu.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu is breathing heavily.
Liu throws a leg kick
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu misses the body punch
and James counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Liu.
James is looking for a counter combo.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Liu throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Liu backing up. Liu nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Liu.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James blocks a head kick by Liu.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Liu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, James has got the better of the exchanges.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liu throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
#T3#
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
James throws a big counter combination but Liu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Liu throws a leg kick that is checked
and James counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Liu is rocked!
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Liu backing up. Liu nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Liu is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Liu! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jessie James!
Jessie James very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
|
|
|
Event:
SMASH: Vila vs Limbaugh (NC)
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James walks into a straight right hand from Silver.
Silver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
James pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
James blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from James.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Silver.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silver throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a big counter combination but Silver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silver loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
James throws a big counter combination but Silver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silver tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silver tries to clinch
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silver tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a series of strikes. Silver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silver is looking to clinch.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silver misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
James throws a big counter combination but Silver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws a big counter combination but Silver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ari Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Silver misses with a right hand
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.
James is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silver pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James misses with a body punch.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
It looks like Jessie James has been cut.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Silver lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jessie James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Silver lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Silver scores with a jab to the body.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Silver.
James gets tackled into the cage by Silver. Silver maintains the clinch.
James misses with some punches.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
James misses with the head strike.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James misses with some punches.
James scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Silver.
James tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver scores with a shoulder strike.
Silver blocking some punches.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James presses Silver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Silver blocking some punches.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver blocking some punches.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a shot to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silver into the cage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
James lands a right hand.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Silver is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ari Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James misses with some punches.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jessie James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silver misses with a body punch
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Silver.
James slips under a jab from Silver.
Silver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Silver backing up. Silver nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Silver scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver moves into range and clinches up with James.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silver slows down the pace here.
James tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silver.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James working aggressively here.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
James misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Silver.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
James throws a big counter combination but Silver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silver misses with a wild body shot.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silver throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James walks into a straight right hand from Silver.
Nice defenses there by James.
Silver misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Silver.
James is rocked!
Jab by Silver.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jessie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
James leaves his chin hanging out and Silver seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! James crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Silver! |
|
|
|
Event:
JAG Final Destination II
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ilmarinen lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaakko Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Ilmarinen backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ilmarinen.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Ilmarinen throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
As Ilmarinen backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Ilmarinen.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
James walks into a left hand.
Ilmarinen misses with a combination
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James throws a counter combo.#T2#
Ilmarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Ilmarinen.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ilmarinen throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab to the body.
Ilmarinen misses with a right hand
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Ilmarinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a series of strikes. Ilmarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ilmarinen throws a body kick that misses.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a two punch combination.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Ilmarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Ilmarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ilmarinen keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Nice jab there from Ilmarinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilmarinen misses with a straight left.
Ilmarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ilmarinen looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
As Ilmarinen backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it all.
Jaakko Ilmarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilmarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ilmarinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and James counters with a series of strikes. Ilmarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ilmarinen throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Ilmarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ilmarinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Ilmarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Ilmarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ilmarinen dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James moves out of range of the body kick from Ilmarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilmarinen.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Ilmarinen. That snapped James's head back.
#T1#
Ilmarinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilmarinen.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James staying out of range there.
Ilmarinen misses with an uppercut.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ilmarinen.
#T2#
Ilmarinen looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Ilmarinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Ilmarinen backing up. Ilmarinen nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaakko Ilmarinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a series of strikes. Ilmarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Ilmarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ilmarinen. Ilmarinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ilmarinen connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a left hand
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Ilmarinen backing up. Ilmarinen nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Ilmarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ilmarinen throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James throws a counter combo.#T4#
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilmarinen.
As Ilmarinen backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it all.
Ilmarinen stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
James is looking for the big counter here.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ilmarinen throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Ilmarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ilmarinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James walks into a left hand.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James throws a counter combo.
Ilmarinen throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Ilmarinen misses with a straight right.
James moves away from the strike by Ilmarinen.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilmarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ilmarinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Ilmarinen backing up. Ilmarinen nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Ilmarinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaakko Ilmarinen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ilmarinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen cracks James with a good jab.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a series of strikes. Ilmarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Ilmarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ilmarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Ilmarinen.#T3#
A slow jab from Ilmarinen misses its intended target.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Ilmarinen.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Ilmarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ilmarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Ilmarinen misses
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice combination there by Ilmarinen.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a body kick.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ilmarinen throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ilmarinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jaakko Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Jessie James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ilmarinen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Ilmarinen!
Jaakko Ilmarinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Batoru FC 18
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Galvao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Galvao seems unphased.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galvao momentarily.
Galvao tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Galvao shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jessie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Galvao.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
Galvao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Galvao 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. #T1#
James cracks Galvao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galvao tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Galvao has time to react.#TD2#
Galvao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galvao showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao prevents James from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Galvao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Galvao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
James looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Galvao wants to control but James is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Galvao 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.
James is staying active underneath Galvao, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
James won't allow Galvao to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Galvao is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Galvao 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. Galvao eventually gives up the hold.
James gets full guard.
Galvao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
James is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Galvao has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. James is looking to defend but Galvao has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for James! Galvao pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, James taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Galvao!
|
|
|
|
Event:
BFF 72: El Toro v Kilpatrick 2
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
James misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by James.
We've been hearing reports that Lawrence has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lawrence slips a straight right by James.
Lawrence swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lawrence tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawrence.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
Lawrence changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Lawrence manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
James sizes up Lawrence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James misses with a double jab.
#TD#
James gets caught napping as Lawrence dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.#ES2#
James uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Lawrence pushes James against the ropes but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lawrence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Lawrence clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence shoots and misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Lawrence dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence stops James from standing up.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lawrence drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lawrence throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! James escapes and throws Lawrence's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lawrence is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Lawrence looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn!
Lawrence is looking to get to half guard.
Lawrence is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lawrence flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lawrence wants to hold on but James pushes him away.#T4#
Lawrence is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lawrence is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lawrence gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Lawrence wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Lawrence has a hand on James's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. James takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
James tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
Lawrence tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
James wants to control the pace but Lawrence is squirming around nicely.
Lawrence tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lawrence is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
James wants to control the pace but Lawrence is squirming around nicely.
Lawrence wants to control but James is having none of it.
James wants to get back to his feet but Lawrence is holding on tight.
Lawrence sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawrence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lawrence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Lawrence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lawrence looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and James pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lawrence is trying to escape the mount.
James wants to control the pace but Lawrence is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Lawrence is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James controlling his opponent.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lawrence wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
Lawrence is trying to escape the mount.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawrence. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away. #T9#
Lawrence tries to hold on but James postures up.
Lawrence is looking to get to half guard.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawrence is looking to escape.
Lawrence can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James controlling from the full mount.
Lawrence regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
James leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawrence, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lawrence slips under a jab from James.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lawrence darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Lawrence into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Lawrence thuds a left hand into James's body.
Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.
James looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawrence's head.
Lawrence shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the ropes. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jessie James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence misses with a takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James misses with a straight left. #T2##TD#
Lawrence shoots in and bounces James off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Lawrence is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lawrence working a defensive guard but James passes into half guard.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Lawrence is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Lawrence tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lawrence with the active half guard here but James passes nicely into side control.
James wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his arm.
James gets to mount! Lawrence was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lawrence tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
Lawrence is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
James looking to control but Lawrence is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lawrence really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James trying to control but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence working to try and regain half guard.
Lawrence wants to control but James is having none of it.
Jessie James has got the better of the ground game so far.#T5#
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawrence is looking to escape.
Lawrence sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Lawrence manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Lawrence looking for subs off his back but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
James is looking to advance position but Lawrence won't allow it.
Lawrence makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawrence.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lawrence throws his legs up looking for a submission but James uses it to pass to side control.
#T7#
James wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his arm.
Lawrence wants to control but James postures up.
John Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence is trying to improve his position.
Lawrence regains half guard.
James prevents Lawrence from improving his position.
Lawrence wants to sweep but James has passed to side control!
Lawrence tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.#T8#
Lawrence looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn!
Lawrence tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lawrence swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lawrence keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away.
Lawrence is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawrence regains half guard.#SUB#
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position.
James wants to take a breather but Lawrence is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jessie James!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jessie James!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jessie James!
Jessie James wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jessie James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
John Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PSE 36
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Forever throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forever defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Forever misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forever's head.
Good exchange - Forever coming out on top.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Forever.
A punch combination from Forever misses.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forever.
Forever thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Forever has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from James lands.
Forever looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Forever was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forever.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Forever's head back.
Forever dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Forever lands a nice looking body shot.
Forever throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Forever misses its target.
Forever scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Forever misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Forever bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Forever fails to land the takedown.
Forever backing away here, and James unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wacanda Forever. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James looks to land a combination but Forever avoids it well.
Forever throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James looks to land a left hand but Forever moved out of range nicely.
Forever lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Forever ducks under a wild hook from James.
Forever lands with a good body shot.
Forever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forever lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Forever.
James misses with an uppercut.
Forever appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Forever rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James throws out a counter right but Forever avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Forever throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James throws a counter combo.
Forever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Forever.
Forever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Forever changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wacanda Forever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forever ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forever has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Forever misses with a wild body shot.
Forever is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Forever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James swings widly with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James tries to land a leg kick but Forever saw it coming and moves away.
James throws a front kick aimed at Forever's knee but Forever avoids it well.
Forever feinted with a counter takedown.
Forever misses with a shot to the body
and Forever takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Forever avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James misses the jab.
James misses with a hook. Forever ducked under it nicely.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Forever drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James bucks up and tries to throw Forever off but instead Forever has got his back!
James is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be James right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jessie James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Forever misses with a jab to the body
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forever dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Forever counters with a straight right hand.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Forever has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Forever's head.
Forever changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Forever off the cage and back into range.
Forever dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James connects with the punch.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forever is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Forever bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Forever misses the target.
Jessie James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James misses with a looping left.#T1#
Forever looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Forever moves away from the strike by James.
Forever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James slips a straight right by Forever.
James throws a hook but Forever avoids it easily.
Forever moves away from the strike by James.
Forever looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Forever scores with a punch to the head.
Forever lands with a good body shot.
Forever misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Forever is rocked!
James lands an uppercut, right on the button! Forever tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jessie James!
A very excited looking Jessie James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PSE 31
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
James throws a looping overhand right but Monger ducks down to avoid it.
Monger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Monger persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with a looping right.
Monger throws a jab when James was well out of range.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Relentless Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monger cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Monger shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Monger from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to stand up but Monger isn't so interested in that idea.
Monger trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Monger wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Monger wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Monger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Monger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monger throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from James.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A combination from James does no damage.
A punch combination from James misses.
James throws out a loose jab but Monger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a lazy right hand but Monger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Monger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monger.
No luck for Monger with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Monger goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jessie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Monger.
Monger shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from James.
Monger throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Monger only half commits.
Kill Monger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monger tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James throws a jab when Monger was well out of range.
James slips a jab from Monger.
Monger needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monger. Monger obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monger tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Monger pulls guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Monger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Monger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Monger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monger has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monger is trying to hold James in close to prevent damage but James has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kill Monger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Monger clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Monger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James tries to break free but Monger pushes him back against the cage.
James has had enough of the clinch but Monger keeps him there for the moment.
James tries to break the clinch but Monger is controlling the position.
James is trying to break the clinch but Monger is controlling him.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monger misses with a straight left.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monger closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Monger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a hook but Monger blocks it.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monger is out of range.
Monger moves out of range as James strikes.#T1#
James jabs Monger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monger tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monger somewhat.
Jessie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Monger.#TD2#
Monger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James is looking to get back to his feet here but Monger is keeping cool and he's managed to take James's back.#SUB2#
Monger looking to break James's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. James remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Monger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
I really don't envy James right now.
Will Monger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
James trying to control the position but Monger manages to sink in the hooks.
James is trying to get back to his feet but Monger has full control of the position and if anything, James has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
James is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Monger gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monger biding his time, looking for the opening.
Monger wants to control but James is keeping busy.#SUB2#
James is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Monger gets his way!
#T3#
James staying busy and making it hard for Monger to control. #SUB2#
Monger looking to break James's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. James remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Monger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Monger working for a choke but James is defending well.
I really don't envy James right now.
James looking very determined here, making life difficult for Monger.
James tries to escape but Monger has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Monger is not going to allow James to sit and survive in this position.
Monger throwing wild punches that miss their target.
James trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Monger is working for a rear naked choke. James is not defending it well and Monger has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! James refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of James's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kill Monger!
Kill Monger is the new middleweight champion!
|
|
|
|
Event:
PSE 24
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
James throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tessin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tessin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James drops his hands momentarily and Tessin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James ducks under a wild hook from Tessin.
Tessin scores with a decent looking hook.
Tessin misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Tessin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tessin moves out of range as James strikes.
A jab from Tessin misses.
Tessin connects with a crisp jab.
Tessin throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Tessin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessin throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tessin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
James misses with a hook. Tessin ducked under it nicely.
Randy Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws out a loose jab but Tessin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
Tessin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and James counters with a crisp one two that drops Tessin! James thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tessin to his feet! Tessin is in big trouble!
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James connects with a right hand. Tessin shakes it off.
Tessin misses with a hook.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Tessin misses.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Tessin swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tessin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessin throws a big shot that misses.
James blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tessin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.#T2#
Tessin scores with a nice head shot.
Tessin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tessin connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tessin scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Tessin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tessin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tessin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tessin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Tessin misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Tessin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Tessin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James slips a straight right by Tessin.
Tessin works the jab nicely.
Tessin throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tessin misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Tessin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tessin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tessin throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tessin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James walks into a jab.
James misses with a double jab.
Tessin looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James throws a head kick but Tessin moves out of range.
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!
Tessin scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Tessin throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tessin swings widly with a right hand
letting James counter with a right hand.
Tessin swings widly with a right hand
and Tessin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessin throws a hook but James blocks it.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A left lands for Tessin.
Tessin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tessin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Tessin is rocked!
Tessin moves away from the strike by James.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessin throws out the jab.
Tessin throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James throws a hook but Tessin blocks it.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tessin.
Tessin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Tessin misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Tessin - just one landing.
James lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James clobbers Tessin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Tessin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Tessin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tessin throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Tessin.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tessin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Tessin misses.
Tessin connects with the punch.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Tessin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Tessin throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Tessin defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin misses with a body shot.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tessin scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Tessin.
An attempted straight right counter from Tessin misses the target.
James throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
James moves out of range as Tessin strikes.
Tessin thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tessin.
Tessin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tessin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a low kick, right behind Tessin 's knee.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Tessin.
Tessin misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and James counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tessin! James lets Tessin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Tessin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Randy Tessin's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tessin is holding his hands too far apart here. James throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Tessin is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jessie James!
Jessie James very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
Event:
UCF 17
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Chance shoots and misses
letting James counter with a right hand.
Chance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James scores with the left hand. Chance knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from James.#CL2#
Chance moves into the clinch successfully.
Chance has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James clobbers Chance with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Chance is rocked!
James closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Chance out cold! Chance corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jessie James!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jessie James waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
Event:
UCF 8
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
James tries to land a leg kick but Fernandez saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Fernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Fernandez clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fernandez throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fernandez scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
James avoids the head kick by Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a leg kick that is checked
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernandez defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
We've been informed that James has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Fernandez slips a jab from James.
Fernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
James avoids the head kick by Fernandez.
#CL#
Fernandez clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fernandez scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gabriel Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fernandez looks to clinch
and James counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Fernandez finds it's way through James's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been told by Fernandez's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
James lands an overhand right.
Fernandez is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernandez misses with a jab to the body
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernandez throws a leg kick but James checks it.
Fernandez misses with a looping right.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Fernandez lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fernandez throws a leg kick
and James counters with a good low kick that Fernandez was not able to check.
Fernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fernandez throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Fernandez throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Fernandez throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Fernandez has managed to clinch.
Fernandez tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position. #BC#
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandez is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Fernandez has been cut.
Fernandez swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernandez slips a straight right by James.
James blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Fernandez is rocked!
Fernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Fernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James drops Fernandez with a naaaaasty hook - Fernandez is in real trouble here! James dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jessie James!
Our winner, Jessie James, 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.
The defeated Gabriel Fernandez had this to say: 'Chamba'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Test 7 Freeman vs Raul
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for James.
Silva shoots and misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James blocks the body kick.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
James scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
James throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab by James.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice kick to the body.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but James avoids it well and moves away.
Nice body punch from James. #T2#
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James scores with a hook.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Silva slips a jab from James.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots and misses
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva takes one on the button.
Jessie James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James lands a jab to the head.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.#T2#
James throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva with a poor takedown
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
James connects with a high kick. #T3#
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
James lands with a shot to the body.
Silva moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
James throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James works the jab nicely.
Silva shoots and misses
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
James lands with a cross.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Silva walks into a jab.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from James.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James lands a head shot.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice cross by James.
Silva dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.#T4#
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James is working Silva over against the cage.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Milo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jessie James!
A victorious Jessie James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Weber misses with a leg kick
and Weber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weber looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Weber misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
James clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
James moves into the clinch.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Weber prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
James pulls guard.
Weber cracks James with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James working for a triangle but Weber defends it easily.
#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weber trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weber controls the pace.
James working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weber defends well.#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.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
As James backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James scores with a head kick. Weber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Weber has managed to clinch.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weber to keep the fight standing.
Weber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
James jumps into guard, dragging Weber to the mat.
Weber looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weber trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James is trying to control the position but Weber postures up. #SUB#
Weber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie James dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Weber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weber. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weber wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Weber slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weber misses with the combination.
A low kick from Weber misses
and James counters with a series of strikes. Weber will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Weber is rocked!
Dillon Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weber is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weber seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##TD#
James pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weber defends well.
Weber throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
James pushes Weber off and gets back to his feet.
Weber throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Weber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Weber, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weber is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Weber circles away and we're back to standing.
James avoids the head kick by Weber.
Weber has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
James shoots for a takedown but Weber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weber shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Weber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
James pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Weber looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
James looking for a guillotine here but Weber defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to control the position but Weber postures up.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weber can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weber looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
James is working an open guard so Weber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Weber lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie James dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
James misses with a wild combination.
Weber swinging wildly here.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown but Weber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from James.
James dives in and grabs Weber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weber pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weber sprawls and moves away.
James shoots in but Weber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weber throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
James scores with a head kick. Weber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James shoots in for a double leg but Weber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weber lands a jab-cross combination.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Weber.#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weber has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
James pulls guard successfully.
James is trying to control the position but Weber postures up. #SUB#
James is looking for a triangle but Weber pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weber defends it easily.
James keeping full guard, as Weber tries to pass. #SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weber defends it easily.#SUB#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weber defends well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillon Weber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
James slips a jab and a cross from Weber.
#CL#
James rushes Weber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Weber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James stops a takedown attempt from Weber.
#TD#
James pulls guard.
Weber chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
James has his foot on Weber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weber works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Weber chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jessie James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James controlling Weber's posture. #SUB#
Weber got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weber has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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 fight!
Jessie 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jessie James!
In defeat, Dillon Weber stepped up to the mic, saying 'sometimes you win sometimes you lose but you live to fight again'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
