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Event:
WFC Canada 1
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
James tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Rauta missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James slips a jab from Rauta.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
James lands a right hand.
A short right from James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta. #T2#
Rauta blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
James throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
James lands with a light punch inside.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James blocking some punches.
James working aggressively here.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
James working aggressively here.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James working aggressively here.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a left hand.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Rauta working aggressively here.
James working aggressively here.
James lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with some punches.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
James blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
James tries to clinch up.
Rauta misses with a straight right.
James wants to clinch.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rauta finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James tries to clinch up.
James blocks a jab.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
James ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
James moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
James tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rauta.
James is looking to clinch.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Rauta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
James wants to clinch.#T1#
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James tries to clinch but Rauta is having none of it.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#James is rocked!
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
Rauta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Rauta misses.
James tries to clinch up.
Rauta swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James moves away from the strike by Rauta. #T2#
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James throws out a counter right but Rauta avoids it with no problem.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Rauta working aggressively here.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
James misses with the head strike.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from James.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
James working aggressively here.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Jesse James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
James lands with a left to the head.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with some punches.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta 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.#R3#
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to clinch but Rauta is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
James closes the distance and pushes Rauta back into the cage.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
James misses with some punches.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James blocking some punches.
Rauta blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta working aggressively here.
James lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
James lands with a left to the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
James blocks an uppercut.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta blocking some punches.
#T3#
Rauta lands a left hand.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
A short right from James.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James blocking some punches.
James working aggressively here.
Rauta working aggressively here.
James blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocking some punches.
#T4#
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
James misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nyrkki Rauta did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
James is looking to clinch.
Nyrkki Rauta is winning the standup battle so far.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#KD#
Rauta cracks James with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! James looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rauta finish him?
James moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Rauta drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks James right on the button. James goes down! Rauta follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rauta gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Nyrkki Rauta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Fergusson scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Fergusson blocks the low kick.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fergusson is out of range and James settles back down. #CL2#
James clinches with his opponent.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James looking to stall.
Fergusson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James pushes Fergusson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James misses with the head strike.
Fergusson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fergusson tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fergusson backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James misses with a punch to the body.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Fergusson gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James gets through Fergusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Fergusson working aggressively here.
James lands with a left to the head.
James lands with a left to the head.
Fergusson blocks an uppercut.
Fergusson 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.#BC#
Fergusson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fergusson stalling.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Fergusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fergusson prevents a body shot from James.
James blocking some punches.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergusson letting James take a breather here.
James blocks a body shot from Fergusson.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Fergusson slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fergusson.
Fergusson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from James.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fergusson avoids it.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Fergusson backwards.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fergusson is keeping busy.#BC#
Fergusson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson misses with a right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James works the jab nicely.
James tries to clinch but Fergusson moves out of range.
James throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left lands for Fergusson.
Fergusson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fergusson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fergusson throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James wants to clinch.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Fergusson throws a quick counter head kick but James was just out of range.
James lands with a right hand. #T4#
James tries to land a leg kick but Fergusson saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Fergusson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fergusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
James wants to clinch up but Fergusson keeps it at a distance.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Fergusson throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James tries to clinch up.
James misses with a hook.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fergusson to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
James clinches up against the cage.
Fergusson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fergusson misses with a punch on the inside.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James works the jab nicely.
James has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fergusson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A low kick from James misses
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by James.
Fergusson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fergusson.
Fergusson lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fergusson has time to react.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James takes one to the side of the head.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Fergusson's head back.
Fergusson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fergusson swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#T1#
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by James.
Fergusson misses with a hook.
Fergusson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James misses with a body shot.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson.
Fergusson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fergusson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.
James avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fergusson with a body shot.
Fergusson misses with a jab, cross combination.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
James swings for the body but Fergusson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fergusson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with a leg kick
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fergusson moves out of range as James strikes.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Fergusson circles away.
James misses with a low kick.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson moves into range and connects with a jab.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James is looking to clinch but Fergusson is avoiding it.
#T3#
Fergusson lands with a nice body punch.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fergusson slips under a jab.#CL2#
Fergusson tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fergusson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fergusson taking a breather.
James tries to throw a body punch but Fergusson avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Fergusson.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with the head strike.
Fergusson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fergusson blocking some punches.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Fergusson.
Fergusson trying to land knees to the body.
James lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fergusson as James tries to tie him up. #T4#
Fergusson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fergusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fergusson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergusson lands a nice uppercut.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Fergusson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Fergusson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fergusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James lands a body shot.
James blocking some punches.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from James on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fergusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fergusson prevents a body shot from James.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fergusson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fergusson scores with a nice head shot.
James misses with a body shot.
Fergusson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fergusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
Fergusson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Fergusson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fergusson is looking to counter with head kicks.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
A cross from Fergusson lands.
Fergusson misses with a body kick.
Fergusson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Nice body punch from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fergusson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fergusson throws a hook but James blocks it.
Fergusson misses with the body kick
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Fergusson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice cross by Fergusson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
Fergusson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
James misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson blocks a leg kick.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergusson throws out the jab.
Fergusson lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
#T2#
James misses with a leg kick.
James moves in looking to clinch but Fergusson pushes him off.
Fergusson scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Fergusson misses with a shot to the body
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James takes a shot to the head.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fergusson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fergusson fails to land.
Fergusson can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fergusson.
Fergusson avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Fergusson pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Fergusson avoids the damage to the body.
James misses with the head strike.
Fergusson presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fergusson tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fergusson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Fergusson is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fergusson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James trying to control the position but instead, Fergusson has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fergusson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Fergusson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from James.
Fergusson is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Fergusson manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Fergusson. That snapped James's head back.
A low kick from Fergusson misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Fergusson.
Fergusson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fergusson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
James cracks a nice hook into Fergusson's ribs.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Fergusson circles away.
Fergusson misses with a hook.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by James.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.#CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fergusson struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Fergusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Fergusson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fergusson is defending well for now.
Fergusson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Fergusson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fergusson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson!
A very excited looking Shane Fergusson 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. |
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Event:
RISE 137
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Fedorov misses.
No joy there for Fedorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James scores with a body shot.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Fedorov misses.
James scores with a push kick.
James is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it. #CL2#
James clinches up with Fedorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fedorov is keeping busy.#T1#
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
James takes a shot to the head.
Fedorov prevents a body shot from James.
James lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
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!
Fedorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedorov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedorov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a left hand.
#T2#
James wants to stall.
A short uppercut from James.
Fedorov tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James takes a shot to the head.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a nice uppercut.
James working aggressively here.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Fedorov.
Nice body punch from Fedorov.
Fedorov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow. #T3#
Fedorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James misses with some punches.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov lands a nice uppercut.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
James blocking some punches.
James wants to stall.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedorov gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Fedorov digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Fedorov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fedorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fedorov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Fedorov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fedorov stalls.
Fedorov looking to stall.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A right handed body shot lands from Fedorov.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
James misses with the head strike.
James trying to control the position but instead, Fedorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedorov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by James.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedorov at a distance.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James scores with a hook to the body. Fedorov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fedorov checks the leg kick.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Fedorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov blocks a low kick nicely.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Fedorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from James.
James misses with a hook. Fedorov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedorov cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by James.
James takes one on the button.
Fedorov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by James.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Fedorov drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fedorov looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James is looking to clinch.
Fedorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov lands a body shot.
#T2#
Fedorov sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James throws a body kick that misses.
James blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov misses with a jab to the body
and Fedorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James misses with a hook.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Fedorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fedorov connects with a body shot.
James scores with a nice right hand.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedorov wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Fedorov finds it's target.
Fedorov throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
James throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a low kick but Fedorov avoids it.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James slips under a jab.
James slips under a jab from Fedorov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Fedorov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from James.
James with a nice calf kick.
Fedorov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Fedorov there.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from James misses.
James stuns Fedorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws out a loose jab but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a leg kick but Fedorov sees it coming and moves out of range.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fedorov.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by James.
Fedorov fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fedorov 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Fedorov scores with a body shot.
James avoids the body shot from Fedorov.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from James misses.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Fedorov blocks a low kick nicely.
Fedorov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fedorov throws a leg kick but James checks it.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
James tries to land a leg kick but Fedorov saw it coming and moves away.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a low kick.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Fedorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
James throws a leg kick but Fedorov checks it.
James misses with a leg kick
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Fedorov scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Fedorov. Beautiful body shot.
Fedorov tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fedorov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.#T2#
Fedorov lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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 clash of legs there as Fedorov blocks the low kick.
James ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.#CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James trying to control the position but instead, Fedorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Fedorov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Fedorov'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.
James has Fedorov pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with some punches.
#T3#
James lands with a right to the head.
Fedorov lands a right hand.
James trying to stall but Fedorov improves his position.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fedorov.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a body punch.
James is pushing Fedorov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fedorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesse James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
Fedorov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Fedorov taking a breather.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fedorov or not.
Fedorov tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Fedorov can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fedorov or not.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov misses with a punch on the inside.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedorov's elbow.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James misses with a body punch.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Fedorov tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Fedorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Fedorov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RISE 125
Date: Dec 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Kouame scores with a decent looking hook.
Kouame throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James moves out of range as Kouame strikes.
James is looking to counter punch.
Kouame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Kouame drops his shoulder and cracks James with a huge uppercut! James goes down! Can Kouame finish him?
#ROC2#James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kouame controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kouame wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Kouame stands up and waves to James to follow him.
James moves out of range as Kouame strikes.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kouame.#T1#
Kouame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kouame stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kouame scores with a body shot.
Kouame throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kouame drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks James right on the button. James goes down! Kouame follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kouame gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaya Kouame! |
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Event:
RISE 114
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Esposito is looking to chop away at James's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Esposito swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Good shot there by Esposito.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Esposito with a body shot.
Esposito throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Esposito thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a nice body shot.
Esposito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Esposito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Esposito scores with a punch to the head.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Esposito motions for James to come forward. Esposito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esposito looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James slips under a jab.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Esposito misses with a looping right.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James throws out a counter right but Esposito avoids it with no problem.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esposito.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a left to the body.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito scores with a punch to the head.
Esposito motions for James to come forward. Esposito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Esposito scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Esposito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esposito throws a good cross that connects.
Esposito has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Esposito pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Esposito settles back down.
Esposito misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by James.#T3#
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Esposito throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Esposito thinking.
Esposito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Esposito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Esposito throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Esposito throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James tries to move into range but Esposito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
James checks a low kick from Esposito.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James takes one on the button.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Esposito misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito misses with a hook
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito swings for the body but James moves out of range.
#T1#
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito misses with a left hand
and James counters with a nice body shot.
Esposito scores with a jab to the jaw.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Esposito.
Esposito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James throws out a counter right but Esposito avoids it with no problem.
Esposito scores with a kick to the body.
Jesse James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Esposito swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito connects with the punch.
Esposito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Esposito is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James moves away from the strike by Esposito.
Esposito thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
James throws out a counter right but Esposito avoids it with no problem.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.#T4#
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Esposito. Esposito obviously looking to wear him down.
Leonardo Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
James blocks the body kick.
Esposito connects with a leg kick.
Esposito throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Esposito thuds a left hand into James's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esposito 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!
A victorious Leonardo Esposito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 106: James v Akagawa
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Akagawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akagawa throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akagawa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Akagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James moves out of range as Akagawa throws a body kick.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akagawa with a body shot.
Akagawa misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Akagawa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Kosami Akagawa has been cut.
Akagawa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagawa throws a leg kick but James moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akagawa 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 throws out a counter right but Akagawa avoids it with no problem.
Akagawa misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akagawa tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Akagawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Akagawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Akagawa misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Akagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akagawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kosami Akagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagawa throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akagawa throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akagawa throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akagawa tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Akagawa tries to clinch up.
Akagawa misses with a combination
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akagawa motions for James to come forward. Akagawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akagawa throws a head kick that misses.
Akagawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akagawa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akagawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James avoids the head kick by Akagawa.
#T3#
Akagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James throws out a counter right but Akagawa avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akagawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akagawa throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
Akagawa gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting James counter with a right hand.
Akagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Akagawa throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akagawa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Akagawa scores with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Akagawa
letting James counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Akagawa
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Akagawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akagawa throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Akagawa throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Akagawa is breathing heavily.
Akagawa throws a leg kick
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akagawa misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and James counters with a nice right hand that sends Akagawa toppling to the canvas! Akagawa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can James finish him?!#ROC2#Akagawa is rocked!
Akagawa wants to clinch
and James counters with a big left hand that crumples Akagawa! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse James!
A victorious Jesse James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose 136
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Kim takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
James blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Je Ha Kim has been cut.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim lands a jab to James's midsection.
Kim misses with a hook
#KD2#
and James counters with a nice right hand that sends Kim toppling to the canvas! Kim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can James finish him?!#ROC2#Kim is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a big right hand! Oh Kim is in trouble here! James follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
Our winner, Jesse 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. |
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Event:
Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnathan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnathan moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Johnathan moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Johnathan tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Johnathan closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Johnathan is looking to take this one to the mat.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Johnathan is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Johnathan closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnathan wants to clinch
and James counters with a huge left! Johnathan is in big trouble! He's backing up but James isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Johnathan from any more damage. A dominating finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
Jesse James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose 102
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Morningstar lands a body shot.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Morningstar off the cage and back into range.
Morningstar throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by James.
Morningstar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Morningstar throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morningstar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morningstar tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar moves out of range of the strikes.
Morningstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morningstar lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a hook but Morningstar blocks it.
Morningstar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morningstar.
Morningstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Morningstar lands a head shot.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James misses with a body shot
enabling Morningstar to counter with a crisp jab.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morningstar manages to avoid it.
A big right from James misses.
James misses with a hook. Morningstar ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Morningstar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morningstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses the jab.
James checks the leg kick.
James takes a swing at Morningstar's ribcage but misses.
Morningstar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James misses with a looping right.
James throws a shot from downtown. Morningstar moves away and avoids it.
Morningstar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
Morningstar throws a counter combo.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morningstar.
Morningstar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Morningstar moves away from the strike by James.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Morningstar coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morningstar blocking some punches.
James pushes Morningstar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James misses with the head strike.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morningstar's efforts to push away.#T2#
Morningstar tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James keeps control of Morningstar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James is working Morningstar over against the cage.
Morningstar is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James tries a body shot but Morningstar blocks it.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morningstar can't break the clinch.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James presses Morningstar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from James. #T3#
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James lands a body punch.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James is leaning against Morningstar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morningstar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morningstar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James tries to work over Morningstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James digs a right hand into Morningstar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morningstar's gas tank. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James is leaning against Morningstar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morningstar looks winded!
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from James.
A nice left hand lands by James.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James pushes Morningstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James is working Morningstar over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James scores with a shot to the side of Morningstar's head.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by James.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morningstar. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morningstar slips under a jab from James.
Nice uppercut there from James.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
Decent striking displayed by James there.#ROC#Morningstar is rocked!
James slips under a jab from Morningstar.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Morningstar is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from James misses.
Morningstar seems to have recovered his senses.
James tests Morningstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar takes one on the button.
Morningstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Morningstar throws a hook but James blocks it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Morningstar throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morningstar.
Morningstar throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Morningstar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morningstar. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morningstar slips under a jab.#CL#
James clinches up with Morningstar and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Morningstar wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
Morningstar takes a shot to the head.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from James.
A short left from James. #T2#
James scores with a hook to the body.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands a right hand.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Morningstar takes a shot to the head.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James pushes Morningstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands a left hand.
#T3#
James lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from James.
A short left from James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morningstar or not.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands a shot to the body.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from James.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from James.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James lands with a left to the head. #T4#
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morningstar or not.
James gets through Morningstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James pushes Morningstar against the cage. James is working some dirty boxing. James pushes off with a quick right hook! Morningstar goes down! Morningstar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! James moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
A victorious Jesse James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Lucifer Morningstar had this to say: 'I don't lose'. |
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Event:
Outlaw 20 - Pollard vs Hickock
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Riviere tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James moves out of range as Riviere throws a body kick.
Jean Riviere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Riviere's head.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for James.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riviere throws a quick inside leg kick.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James throwing a counter right hand but Riviere manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Riviere throws a leg kick
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riviere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James throws a shot to the body.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James scores with a jab. Riviere acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD#
James feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riviere sprawling to the canvas! Riviere rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can James finish him?!
#ROC#Riviere is rocked!
James lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Riviere falls backwards - clearly groggy! James dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
Jesse James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Outlaw 15 - Dog vs Kireyev
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bum wants to clinch.
Bum wants to clinch.
James cracks Bum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Bum moves into range and clinches up with James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bum fails to land.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bum pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from James on the inside.
Bum swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bum blocks an uppercut.
Bum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands with a right to the head.
Bum misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
James misses with the head strike.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bum backwards.
Bum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bum working aggressively here.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bum throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Bum misses with the head strike.
Bum misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from James.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James lands with a right to the head.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from James.
Bum misses with a short punch on the inside.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bum or not.
Bum is breathing heavily.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bum throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
James pushes Bum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James scores with a shot to the side of Bum's head.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James lands a left hand.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from James.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Bum is rocked!
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bum backwards.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James gets through Bum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bum with a big uppercut! Bum tries to clinch up but James pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bum to the mat! Bum covers up and James unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesse James!
Jesse James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Outlaw 11 - Shooter vs Ruiz 2
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
James throws a hook but WooWoo blocks it.
WooWoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
James pushes WooWoo up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James scores with a shot to the side of WooWoo's head.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of WooWoo backwards.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of WooWoo backwards.
James lands a body punch.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of WooWoo backwards.
WooWoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
WooWoo looks winded!
James gets through WooWoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#WooWoo is rocked!
James throws a punch but it's blocked by WooWoo.
WooWoo is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WooWoo.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
WooWoo seems to have recovered his senses.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
#T1#
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James works on WooWoo's body with a couple of short punches.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from James.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
A short right from James on the inside.
James digs a right hand underneath WooWoo's ribcage. WooWoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James digs a right hand underneath WooWoo's ribcage. WooWoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James lands a left hand.
James lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops WooWoo to his knees! James keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
A relieved looking Jesse James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Outlaw Test 1
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Rose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loche with a nice cross.
Loche scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt.
Rose slips under a jab.
Loche connects with a nice looking jab.
Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loche misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loche. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose is looking for the big counter here.
Loche lands with a nice body punch.
Kazul Loche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loche feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rose moves away from the strike by Loche.
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loche lands a nice looking body shot.
Loche misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loche.
Rose takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Rose has managed to clinch.
Rose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Loche after a bit of a struggle.
Loche lands a shot to the body.
Rose tries to pull guard but Loche won't allow it.
Kazul Loche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Embry Rose.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
A nice left hand lands by Loche.
Loche tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Loche back against the cage.
A short left from Loche.
A shot in the inside from Loche. #BC#
Loche manages to break the clinch.
Loche connects with a body shot that sends Rose's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Loche tries to keep at a distance but Rose has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Loche - that landed with a thud.
Loche lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rose wants a takedown.
#T2#
Loche lands a shoulder strike.
Rose looks winded!
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Loche has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Loche breaks the clinch.
Loche thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Loche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loche connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Loche misses with a looping left.
Rose tries to clinch up but Loche circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loche, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loche scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Loche breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Loche as Rose shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazul Loche showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loche 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazul Loche!
Kazul Loche seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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