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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Lahey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lahey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch but Durham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durham closes the distance and clinches.
Lahey looking to slow down the pace here.
Lahey can't get the takedown.
Lahey looking to slow down the pace here.
Durham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham throws a right hand that Lahey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lahey also avoids with ease.
Lahey unleashes a big counter combination but Durham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durham clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durham.
Durham lands a hook that snaps the head of Lahey backwards.
Lahey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey misses with a wild combination.
Durham with a hook.
James Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahey unleashes a big counter combination but Durham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durham pushes Lahey up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durham.
Lahey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lahey wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey wants to get back to striking at distance but Durham won't allow it.
Lahey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Durham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lahey, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durham.
Lahey slowing the pace effectively.
Durham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lahey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durham.
Lahey looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Durham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lahey's brow.
Durham scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lahey.
Lahey is trying to maintain a safe position but Durham gets an underhook and turns Lahey into the cage.
Durham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durham moves into the clinch successfully.
Durham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lahey dodges an elbow strike from Durham.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Durham has Lahey pressed against the cage, preventing Lahey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lahey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durham prevents it.
Lahey wants to stall.
Lahey working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Durham pushes Lahey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lahey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lahey tries to stall but Durham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Durham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durham scores with a shoulder strike.
Durham scores with a shoulder strike.
Durham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lahey stalling in the clinch but Durham improves position.
Durham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durham breaks from the clinch.
Lahey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Durham gets a clinch.
Lahey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durham blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Durham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Durham rushes Lahey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lahey decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lahey trying to control the position.
Durham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahey can do to turn this around?
Lahey pulls Durham in close to his closed guard and prevents Durham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lahey looking for a sweep. Not yet Lahey, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lahey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durham rushes Lahey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lahey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lahey trying to stall but Durham improves his position.
Durham pushes Lahey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lahey is trying to stall.
Lahey throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Durham.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Lahey has him pressed against the cage.
Durham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Durham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lahey's efforts to push away.
Lahey taking a breather.
Lahey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durham is keeping busy.
Lahey seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Durham lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham scores with a shoulder strike.
Lahey is trying to stall.
Lahey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durham lands with a short shot to the head.
Lahey tries to pull guard but Durham holds him up against the cage and eventually Lahey drops back down to his feet.
Durham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durham moves into the clinch.
Lahey trying to control the position but instead, Durham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lahey into the cage.
Durham lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lahey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey throws a punch but it's blocked by Durham.
Durham digs a right hand underneath Lahey's ribcage. Lahey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lahey wants to stall.
Durham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lahey tries for a takedown but Durham manages to get underhooks.
Durham lands a hook that snaps the head of Lahey backwards.
A short uppercut from Durham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Lahey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durham has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Durham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lahey keeps the fight on the outside.
Durham closes the distance and pushes Lahey back into the cage.
Lahey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Durham is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durham.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Durham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Durham.
Lahey tries to circle away but Durham has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lahey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James Durham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey tries a knee to the head but Durham blocks it.
Lahey trying to control the position but instead, Durham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lahey into the cage.
Lahey wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Durham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lahey fails in his attempt to clinch.
James Durham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lahey feints a counter leg kick.
Lahey keeps the fight on the outside.
Durham has Lahey up against the cage in a clinch.
Durham scores with a shot to the side of Lahey's head.
Durham lands a right hand.
Lahey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durham stops a takedown attempt from Lahey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham stops a takedown attempt from Lahey.
James Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lahey.
Durham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lahey backwards.
Lahey is trying to stall.
A short right from Durham.
Durham jumps guard and drags Lahey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lahey won't allow Durham to get back to his feet.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
Durham wants to get back to his feet but Lahey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lahey tries to free his leg and advance position but Durham is retaining full guard.
Durham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Durham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durham moves into the clinch.
Durham avoiding damage.
Lahey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durham just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durham.
Jim Lahey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lahey backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey is trying to stall.
Durham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durham just leaning against Lahey, taking a breather.
Lahey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Durham after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durham blocks an elbow strike from Lahey.
Lahey is trying to maintain a safe position but Durham gets an underhook and turns Lahey into the cage.
Lahey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Durham after a bit of a struggle.
Lahey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lahey.
Lahey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James Durham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lahey gets tackled into the cage by Durham. Durham maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Durham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durham, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Durham!
Jim Lahey spoke after the fight, saying 'Jim Lahey for supervisor of the year'.
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