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Event:
HRL11:Murray vs Dayton
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagon.
Wagon throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wagon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wagon scores with a jab.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Wagon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wagon swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Wagon slips under a jab from James.#CL2#
Wagon tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Stanley Wagon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint James.
Wagon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagon is defending well.
Wagon stops a takedown attempt from James.
Wagon prevents a takedown attempt there.
James misses with a body punch.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
James tries to throw a body punch but Wagon avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Wagon prevents the takedown attempt.
James looks winded!
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Wagon tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagon tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Wagon prevents a body shot from James.
Wagon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
#T2#
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James has Wagon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Wagon tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Wagon is working James over against the cage.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Wagon tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wagon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Wagon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
#T4#
James prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Good body shot from Wagon.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Wagon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Wagon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Wagon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wagon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagon misses the target.
James shoots in for a takedown but Wagon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Wagon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wagon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
Wagon misses with a left hand #TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Wagon fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Wagon pushes James off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Saint James has been cut.
Wagon throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagon.
James feints the counter takedown.
Wagon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
James is breathing heavily.
Wagon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
James ducks under a wild hook from Wagon.
James takes one to the chin there.
Wagon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagon missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wagon sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Wagon avoids it this time.
Stanley Wagon is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagon misses with a straight right.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Wagon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wagon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wagon throws a big shot that misses.
Wagon sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Wagon avoids it this time.
Wagon throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagon.
Wagon throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James needs to keep his hands up - Wagon had a free shot at his head there.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanley Wagon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wagon throws out a powerful jab.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagon.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Wagon tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wagon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanley Wagon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint James.
James ducks under a wild hook from Wagon.
As Wagon backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Wagon manages to avoid it all.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagon throws out the jab.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wagon lands an overhand right.
Stanley Wagon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James walks into a jab.#ROC#James is rocked!#T3#
Wagon throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James with the counter takedown but Wagon avoids it easily.
Wagon looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Wagon misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Wagon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James staying out of range there.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagon throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James blocks a jab.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagon throws out the jab.
James feints the counter takedown.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Wagon.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Wagon misses with a hook.
James wants to counter the offense by Wagon and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Wagon misses its intended target.
Wagon sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Wagon avoids it this time.
Wagon throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James with the counter takedown but Wagon avoids it easily.
Wagon misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James needs to keep his hands up - Wagon had a free shot at his head there.
James staying out of range there.
Wagon looks to land a right hand but James moved 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!
Wagon throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Wagon throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Wagon misses its intended target.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wagon throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Wagon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saint James's cut.
That's time! Wagon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Wagon misses its intended target.
Wagon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagon misses with an uppercut.
Wagon misses with a left hand #TD2#
and James counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wagon!
Wagon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wagon is trying to buck James off.#SUB2#
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wagon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wagon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wagon has escaped the position, nice work there.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagon keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
James tries for a kimura but Wagon is defending well.
Wagon tries to escape but James is in control. #SUB2#
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wagon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.
Wagon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of James.
Wagon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES#
Wagon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wagon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley Wagon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wagon throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Wagon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wagon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wagon misses with a looping right.
James feints a counter leg kick.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagon.
Wagon looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Wagon throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagon throws a big shot that misses.
Wagon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James moves away from the strike by Wagon.
Wagon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Wagon misses with a straight left.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagon.
Wagon scores with a nice strike.
Wagon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James slips under a jab.
Wagon misses the jab.
Wagon's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Wagon looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Wagon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Wagon misses.
Wagon looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Wagon lands with a right hand.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wagon throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by James.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Wagon pushes him away.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wagon misses with a looping left.
A jab from Wagon misses.
James ducks under a wild hook from Wagon.
The fighters circling - Wagon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James slips under a jab from Wagon.
Wagon throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Wagon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagon, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Wagon!
Stanley Wagon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Abud misses with a combination
#TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Abud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James throwing strikes from guard but Abud blocks nicely. #SUB#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abud keeps working. #SUB#
James tries for a kimura but Abud is defending well.
James throws a strike aimed at the side of Abud's head but Abud avoids it well.
Abud wants to control but James postures up.
Abud avoids any damage from the ground and pound of James.
James misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
James trying to control the position but Abud is working away.
James is really struggling to control Abud but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Abud is not content to let James control the position.
James could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abud, who protects the arm well.
James is breathing heavily.
James postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abud wants to control but James postures up.
Abud tries to improve position but can't.
James in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
James controlling from side mount. #SUB#
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abud knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abud is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abud, who protects the arm well.
James in side control, throwing shots but Abud defends. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abud has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James is looking to take a break and control but Abud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
James goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abud has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for James but great work by Abud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is looking for a sweep.
Abud trying to control the position but James is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Abud stands up and beckons James to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint James dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Abud misses with a few strikes there.
James is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abud.
Abud misses with a combination
#TD#
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James won't allow Abud to get back to his feet.
Saint James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abud defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura here.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Abud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James winds up and cracks Abud with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abud can do to turn this around?
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James working Abud over with strikes.
James is trying to control. Abud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
James is looking for submissions but instead, Abud has regained full guard.
Abud keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
James postures up.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abud's guard.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James thows a huge punch but Abud dodges it nicely.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abud defending well though.
James wants to pass the guard but Abud is defending well.
Abud blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A combination from Abud does no damage.
Donk. Abud catches James right on the button with a cross.#T3#
James slips under a jab.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abud sprawls and moves away.
Abud misses with a double jab
#TD#
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abud's guard.
Abud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James wants to pass the guard but Abud is keeping the position.#SUB#
James drops back looking for a leg! Abud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abud manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Abud's guard.
Abud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abud is trying to keep James in close.
#T4#
Abud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abud lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abud is one step ahead there.
James working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint James dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Abud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abud closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Saint James has been cut.
Abud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abud sprawls well. Abud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Abud throws a counter combo.
Zorks Abud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abud misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Abud.
Abud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Abud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abud keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James is working hard here to advance position.
James advances position into side control!
Saint James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
James taking a breather here.
Abud tries to escape but James is in control.
James remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abud throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Abud throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Zorks Abud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abud misses with the combination.
Abud throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
James content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Abud looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James pushes down on Abud's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abud keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zorks Abud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zorks Abud.
I think James 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint James! |
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