Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AD437: Young Artillery
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Lansky moves into the clinch successfully.
Lansky lands a left hand.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky lands with a short shot to the head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
James is trying to push Lansky away but Lansky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lansky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lansky misses with some punches.
Lansky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lansky lands a right hand.
James blocks an uppercut.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Lansky is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lansky to the mat. Lansky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Lansky has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lansky is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with an uppercut. Lansky saw that one coming.#CL2#
Lansky darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lansky has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James blocking some punches.
James can't break the clinch. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lansky is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with a looping left.
Lansky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Lansky drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Lansky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lansky's guard.
Lansky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lansky wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
James is in close to Lansky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James trying to control but Lansky is working from the bottom.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Lansky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lansky manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lansky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lansky wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
Lansky keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #T3#
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James trying to control but Lansky is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lansky's head.
Lansky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lansky wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James trying to control but Lansky is working from the bottom.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Lansky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lansky has passed into side control.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Lansky keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Lansky decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lansky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Lansky has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Lansky on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lansky.
James tries to break the clinch but Lansky is controlling the position.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lansky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lansky lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meyer Lansky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lansky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lansky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Meyer Lansky has been cut.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James misses with a hook. Lansky ducked under it nicely.
Lansky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lansky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lansky moves into range and clinches up with James.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lansky rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Lansky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Lansky.#CL2#
Lansky has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lansky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Lansky controls his hands.
Lansky prevents the takedown attempt.
James is trying to push Lansky away but Lansky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lansky lands with a left to the head.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer Lansky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lansky lands an uppercut.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
James gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Lansky has one foot on James's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Lansky pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James wants a takedown.
James can't break the clinch. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimmy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lansky tries to clinch up.
Meyer Lansky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lansky tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Lansky tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lansky moves into range and clinches up with James.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
A short right from Lansky.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
Lansky working aggressively here.
Lansky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
Lansky misses with some punches. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lansky tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Lansky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Lansky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lansky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lansky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lansky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lansky lands a left hand.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lansky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lansky scores with a shoulder strike.
Lansky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lansky lands with a light punch inside.
Lansky lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
James manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Lansky misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lansky lands a shoulder strike.
Lansky lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lansky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lansky.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lansky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James wants to break free but Lansky has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lansky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James is trying to break the clinch but Lansky is controlling him.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lansky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
Lansky lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
Lansky working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meyer Lansky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Meyer Lansky's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lansky rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
Lansky pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lansky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Lansky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lansky scores with a shoulder strike.
James tries a body shot but Lansky blocks it.
Lansky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Lansky misses with a punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
Lansky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
A short left from Lansky.
A short left from Lansky.
Lansky working aggressively here.
James blocking some punches.
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Lansky on the inside.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lansky working aggressively here.
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lansky prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
James has Lansky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lansky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lansky pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Lansky moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lansky takes the fight into the clinch.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lansky.
Lansky scores with a shot to the side of James's head. #TD#
James lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Lansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
James wants to control from the top but Lansky keeps moving.
Lansky wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James throws a strike but Lansky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Lansky stands up from James's guard - Lansky perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Lansky moves into the clinch.
Lansky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansky has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lansky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lansky has him pressed against the cage.
Lansky has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
Lansky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Jimmy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lansky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansky misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lansky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lansky gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
Lansky lands with a short shot to the head.
James blocks an uppercut.
Lansky gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meyer Lansky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lansky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meyer Lansky!
A victorious Meyer Lansky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AD430: Tick tick tick
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
James misses with a looping right.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James looking for a takedown.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
Satanae lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Satanae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Satanae.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Satanae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Satanae is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Satanae wants to stall. #T1#
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae just leaning against James, taking a breather. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Satanae clinches.
Satanae landing knees to the body.
James tries to break free but Satanae pushes him back against the cage.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Satanae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Satanae gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Satanae prevents it. #T2#
Satanae controlling the action here for a moment.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae is struggling to control the position.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Satanae gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Satanae landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Satanae lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satanae just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Satanae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Satanae has him pressed against the cage.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Satanae.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James avoiding damage as Satanae throws knees to the body.
James tries to break the clinch but Satanae is controlling the position.
Satanae stops a takedown attempt from James. #T3##BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Satanae pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Satanae - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James can't break the clinch.
Satanae putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Satanae landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satanae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Satanae effectively controlling the action here.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Satanae shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Satanae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Satanae.
I was talking to Satanae's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Satanae.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Satanae is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Satanae leaning against his opponent.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
Satanae takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigellinus Satanae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Satanae is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with a hook.
Satanae is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James tries to bum rush Satanae with a series of wild strikes but Satanae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a series of punches but Satanae avoids them all with ease.
James looks to land a left hand but Satanae moved out of range nicely.
A big right from James misses.
Satanae is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Satanae ducks under a wild hook from James.
Satanae moves out of range as James strikes.
Satanae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Satanae defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Satanae seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satanae ducks under a wild hook from James.
James tests Satanae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James is breathing heavily.
Satanae ducks under a wild hook from James.
As James tries to get set, Satanae tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.
Satanae wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Satanae defends it well.#T1#
James misses with a straight right.
Satanae is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.#CL#
Satanae moves into the clinch.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Satanae doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Satanae.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satanae.
James misses with a body shot #CL#
and Satanae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Satanae dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James blocks an elbow strike from Satanae.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
Satanae is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tries to work over Satanae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James has Satanae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Satanae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Satanae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
Tigellinus Satanae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae landing knees to the body.
Satanae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Satanae landing knees to the body.
Satanae lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Satanae throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Satanae will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satanae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nice elbow from Satanae.
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
James has Satanae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Satanae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Satanae circles away quickly and effectively.
Satanae tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Satanae moves out of range easily. #CL#
Satanae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Satanae is keeping busy.
Satanae has James pressed against the cage.
Satanae controlling the action here for a moment.
Satanae lands a knee to the head. #T4##BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Satanae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James missing with a left hand there. Satanae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satanae.
Satanae is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Satanae closes the distance and clinches.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satanae gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Satanae to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigellinus Satanae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
James tries for a takedown but Satanae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Satanae gets a clinch.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Satanae shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Satanae missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James tries to break the clinch but Satanae is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Satanae prevents the takedown attempt.
Tigellinus Satanae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Satanae creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James is trying to force a seperation but Satanae has the dominant position.#T1#
Satanae scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Satanae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Satanae.
James avoiding damage as Satanae throws knees to the body.
Satanae tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Satanae has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Satanae manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
Satanae blocks the elbow strike.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Satanae is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Satanae into the cage.
Satanae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards. #BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Satanae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James. #T2#
Satanae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James misses with a double jab #CL#
and Satanae counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Satanae.
Satanae is stalling here.
Satanae is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Satanae scores with a knee to the head.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
Satanae lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Satanae lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Satanae is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Satanae down to the mat. Satanae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses with a head kick.
Jimmy James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satanae fails with an attempt to clinch.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Satanae.
A low kick from James misses #CL#
and Satanae moves into the clinch.#T4#
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Satanae ducks under a wild hook from James.
James looks to land a right hand but Satanae moved out of range.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut.#CL#
Satanae clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Jimmy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanae lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Satanae moves into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Satanae here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James looks to land a right hand but Satanae moved out of range.
James throws a shot from downtown. Satanae moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tigellinus Satanae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satanae, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tigellinus Satanae!
Our winner, Tigellinus Satanae, 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.

Event: AD417: Likecoholic
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Snead. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snead throws a body shot but no joy.
Snead lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. James catches Snead right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Snead has been cut.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Snead comes at him with an uppercut from hell! James falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! James was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Snead!
Sam Snead really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AD410: Affinitas
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1##TD#
Chekananwangi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Chekananwangi is now in James's guard.
Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chekananwangi preventing the sweep.
Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chekananwangi tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chekananwangi taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chekananwangi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James thows a huge punch but Chekananwangi dodges it nicely. #T1#
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chekananwangi is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Chekananwangi is looking to improve his position.
Chekananwangi blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chekananwangi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chekananwangi sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Chekananwangi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James.
Chekananwangi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chekananwangi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chekananwangi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chekananwangi! #REVR#
James gets back to half guard.
Chekananwangi trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James is trying to control but can't.
James wants to control the action here but instead Chekananwangi manages to pass to full mount!
Chekananwangi with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
James is trying to escape the mount.
James wants to hold on but Chekananwangi pushes him away.
Chekananwangi tries to control but James wriggling away.
James working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Chekananwangi is working for a guillotine from mount but James frees his head quite easily.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chekananwangi with the ground and pound from mount.
Chekananwangi working the ground and pound effectively.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chekananwangi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape. #T4#
James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chekananwangi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekananwangi trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Chekananwangi won't allow James to sweep him here.
Chekananwangi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chekananwangi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
James takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Chekananwangi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James misses with a combination
and Chekananwangi counters with a straight right hand.
Chekananwangi fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimmy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Chekananwangi. That snapped James's head back.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekananwangi cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Chekananwangi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekananwangi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chekananwangi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekananwangi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jimmy James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James swinging wildly here.
Chekananwangi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chekananwangi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chekananwangi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James misses with a body shot.
James scores with a jab.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chekananwangi jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Chekananwangi drops James with a right and a left! Chekananwangi comes rushing in but James regains his composure and manages to keep Chekananwangi in guard. #ROC#
James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekananwangi stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James is still in real trouble! Can Chekananwangi finish him?
Chekananwangi working the ground and pound.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Chekananwangi looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chekananwangi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A big shot lands for Chekananwangi! That's hurt James! Will he recover? Chekananwangi fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nango Chekananwangi!
Nango Chekananwangi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AD405: Be like a Panda
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
James misses the jab.
Linna throws a quick counter head kick but James was just out of range.
Linna tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from James misses.
Linna takes one to the side of the head.
James misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Linna misses the target.
James looks to throw the jab but Linna is out of range.
A lazy left from Linna finds it's target.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Linna scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
Linna cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Linna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
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!
Linna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James drops his hands momentarily and Linna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Linna shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ROC#
James is rocked!
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Linna trying to control the position but James is working away.
James is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Linna wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Linna is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt James will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Linna tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
James is not content to let Linna control the position.
James is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Linna prevents James from improving his position.
James trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Linna wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Linna is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Linna not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Linna trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James won't allow Linna to pass to mount.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Linna wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Linna prevents James from improving his position.
Linna controlling the action here.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Linna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James. #T4#
James throws a jab when Linna was well out of range.
Linna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Linna gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
Linna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Linna looking to pass the guard.
Linna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Linna stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Linna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Linna is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bruize Brothaz that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linna manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samppa Linna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy James's cut.
That's time! Linna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
James throws a series of punches but Linna moves out of range.
Linna clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linna manages to avoid it.#TD#
Linna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Linna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Linna trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Linna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
James is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Linna connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Linna is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Linna slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Linna is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James gets full guard.
Linna sitting in guard here, content to control.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linna manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Linna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
James postures up.
James throwing strikes from guard but Linna blocks nicely.
Linna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Linna prevents James from improving his position.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James wants to sweep here but Linna controlling him for the moment.
Linna content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Linna wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Linna here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Linna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Linna working a defensive guard here.
Linna being controlled here, momentarily.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linna keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Linna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Linna has wrist control.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James won't allow Linna to sweep him here.
James throwing strikes from guard but Linna blocks nicely.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linna is controlling James's posture.
James wants to control from the top but Linna keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James distracts Linna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Linna. #TD#
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard. #REVB#
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Linna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James throwing strikes from guard but Linna blocks nicely.
James works over Linna with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James trying to control but Linna is working from the bottom.
Linna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Linna trying to control the position.
Samppa Linna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Linna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Linna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Linna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linna keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Linna.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Linna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Linna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
James throws a series of punches but Linna moves out of range.
Linna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James moves forwards but Linna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Linna moves out of range easily.
Linna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Linna gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
Samppa Linna is winning the standup battle so far.
Linna lands a jab.
Linna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Linna lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Linna tries to clinch up.
Linna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James throws out a powerful jab.
Linna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Linna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Linna throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Linna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linna jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3##CL#
Linna clinches up against the cage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linna presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Linna lands a nice uppercut.
Linna lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Linna scores with a shoulder strike.
Linna lands a body punch.
A short left from Linna.
Linna scores with a shoulder strike.
Linna lands a right hand.
Linna misses with some punches.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Linna won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Linna. #TD#
Linna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linna has James pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James throws a series of punches but Linna avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samppa Linna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Linna 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samppa Linna!
Samppa Linna 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.

Event: AD399: Pauline Porin
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
James moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James scores with a body shot.
James misses with a hook. Prime ducked under it nicely.
Prime misses with a straight right.
James lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Nice jab there from Prime.
Prime tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James misses with a wild combination.
Prime is looking for the big counter here.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
James cracks Prime with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Prime looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him? #ROC#
Prime is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime throws a body shot but no joy.
Prime is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James connects with a nice cross there... Prime is looking wobbly and James recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Prime to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - James jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy James!
Jimmy James managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.

Event: AD394: Under the blue sky
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Kalil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Kalil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Kalil coming out on top.
James throws a head kick but Kalil moves out of range.
James cracks Kalil with an open hand slap.
A jab from James misses.
Kalil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
James throws a jab when Kalil was well out of range.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalil lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kalil tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalil misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from James does no 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!
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalil at a distance.
Kalil looks winded!
James tests Kalil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalil slips under a jab from James.#TD#
James dives in and scores a takedown into Kalil's guard.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Kalil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James stands and throws Kalil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James taking a breather here.
James cracks Kalil with a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalil can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Kalil is rocked!
James landing a few strikes.
Kalil is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
James in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kalil looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! James turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy James!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jimmy James made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 277 Klitschko vs Satan
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyons counters with a leg kick. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lyons has knocked James down with a huge combo! Lyons steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
Lyons lands a brutal head kick. James looks out on his feet and Lyons throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 274 Steal The Thunder
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Thoreson shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Thoreson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thoreson jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thoreson. Thoreson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
James throws a hook but Thoreson avoids it easily.
Thoreson connects with a high kick.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James looks to land a left hand but Thoreson moved out of range nicely.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thoreson lands the left hand.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Thoreson down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Thoreson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Thoreson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mats Thoreson has been cut.
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!
Thoreson leaves his chin hanging out and James seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thoreson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy James!
Jimmy James really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 270 Bloody Crusade
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Buckets looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Buckets keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Buckets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckets stuffs the takedown.
James lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
A swing and a miss from James.
James backing away here, and Buckets unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buckets bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckets's waist but Buckets gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Buckets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws a head kick that Buckets semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buckets takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buckets sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Buckets misses with a double jab.
Buckets connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily. #TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buckets did well to prevent James getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buckets with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buckets is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Buckets is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buckets wants to get back to full guard.
James is stalling here. Buckets is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buckets has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Buckets grinds an elbow into James's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to improve position but can't.
James manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buckets's best efforts.
We've been hearing good reports from James's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James keeps control of the position for the meantime.
James wants to improve his position but Buckets is controlling well. #T2#
Buckets working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Buckets lands with a punch from half guard.
James moves into full guard.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Buckets is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
James prevents Buckets from improving his position.
Buckets is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
James wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
James stands up over Buckets, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James with a nice head shot there.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
James preventing the sweep.
Buckets is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckets is keeping the position for now. #T4#
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Buckets manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Buckets throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckets throws a quick inside leg kick.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckets moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobby Buckets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Buckets avoids the head kick by James.
James moves forwards but Buckets connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buckets stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckets wants it to stay on the feet.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckets is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buckets.
Buckets throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Buckets kicks James off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Buckets will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Buckets's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buckets stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckets lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.#TD#
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Buckets's brow.
James works over Buckets with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Buckets has wrist control.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom.
Buckets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James. #T1#
James working some strikes from top position.
Buckets keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buckets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James stops Buckets from standing up.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buckets works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James stands up over Buckets, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buckets keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Buckets wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment. #T2#
James postures up in Buckets's guard and throws a big left but Buckets blocks it. #ES2#
Buckets has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes James off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
James shoots in and drives through. Buckets sprawls well.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Buckets counter with a right hand.
Buckets looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Buckets wants to counter with a clinch but James pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckets clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buckets sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buckets throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Buckets has managed to clinch.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Buckets lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckets lands with a left to the head.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Buckets breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Buckets cracks James with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Buckets has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning James to stand back up!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Buckets scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Buckets! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Buckets!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Buckets thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 266 Army Of Fiends
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
James throws a nice looking combination but Hammet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammet missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Hammet. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
Hammet finds James's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! James flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hammet lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure James will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Hammet!
Post fight, an emotional Gordon Hammet said 'Man! How good is it to come back in this cage again and again and show every time that you still have something left in the tank. Awesome, that's the word.'.

Event: SP-ICON:Hoo V.S. Adams
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1##TD#
Collins feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Collins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Collins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Warriors that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Collins preventing the sweep.
James controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
James striking off his back but it's not causing Collins any problems.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Collins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Collins trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Collins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab. #CL#
Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Collins has been cut.#TD#
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Collins is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Collins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Collins lands a left hand.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
My spies in Vicious Striking inform me that James has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Collins has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
James controlling from the top position.
James postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
James trying to control the position.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyle Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
James is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Collins is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard. #REVB#
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
James working some strikes from top position.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow. #SUB#
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Collins wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Collins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Collins keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Collins pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Collins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range. #CL2#
James instigates a clinch.
Collins stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James is trying to break free.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Collins is working James over against the cage.
Collins lands a body shot in the clinch.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Collins on the inside.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
James lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Collins pushes James off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
James goes for a double leg but Collins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Collins continues to drive forward.
Kyle Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins controls the position. #SU#
Collins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Collins thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James misses the jab.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Collins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Collins lands a right hand.
James has Collins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
James tries to sprawl but Collins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Collins is taking a breather. James says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
James is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Collins wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
James wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Collins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Collins tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Collins 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 Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Collins!
A very excited looking Kyle Collins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SP ICON 205 and 265 bash
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Collins darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Collins lands with a short shot to the head.
James misses with a knee strike.
James wants to break free but Collins has control. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.#TD2#
Collins gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Collins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Collins is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
James actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
James is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James trying to control here. #SUB#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins controlling the action here.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James scores with a few weak punches.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Collins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Collins tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Collins trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Collins dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Collins is pulling down on James's head to control his posture. #T4#
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Collins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Collins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Collins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collins showed some decent athleticism there.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
James throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Collins has his hands on James's head, controlling the position.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Collins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action. #T2#
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James is struggling to control the position.
Collins digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Collins tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Collins controlling the action here for a moment.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Collins is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Collins as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Collins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is looking to control Collins's arms but Collins gets an underhook and turns him. Now James has his back to the cage.
Collins blocks a body shot from James.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Collins is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Collins stalling.
Collins lands a left hand.
Collins dodges an elbow strike from James.
Collins leaning his opponent against the cage.
James is looking for a takedown.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James is working for takedown but Collins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Collins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James prevents a body shot from Collins. #T4#
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collins up against the cage.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James is looking for a takedown.
James tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Collins.
Collins lands a nice uppercut.
Collins misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Collins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Collins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Collins into the cage.
Collins misses with a punch to the body.
Collins lands a body punch in the clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Collins is keeping busy.
Collins tries a body shot but James blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Collins.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks. #T1#
James is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Collins.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Collins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Collins stalling in the clinch.
Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
James is rocked!
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collins lands a body punch.
A short right from Collins on the inside.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins is muscling James up against the cage and as James bounces back off, Collins cracks him with a huge right hand! James crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Collins!
Kyle Collins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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