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Event:
PSE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Debrine slips a straight right by James.
Debrine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
#CL2#
Debrine closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James throws a hook to the side of Debrine's head but Debrine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Debrine tries to clinch but James moves out of range. #CL2#
Debrine closes the distance and clinches.
Debrine lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Debrine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Debrine tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Debrine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.#T1#
Debrine needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Debrine slips a straight right by James.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debrine.
Debrine throws a body kick that misses
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Max Debrine has been cut.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Debrine.
Nice shot by Debrine.
Debrine connects with a looping right hand.
James throws a good cross that connects.
Debrine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.#CL2#
Debrine has managed to clinch.
James throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Debrine.
Debrine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Debrine is trying to stall.
Debrine missing with knees to the body.
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 tries to break free but Debrine pushes him back against the cage.
James dodges an elbow strike from Debrine.
James is trying to break the clinch but Debrine is controlling him.
Debrine trying to stall but James improves his position.
The referee calls for Debrine to work.
Debrine blocking some punches.
Debrine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Debrine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Debrine cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Debrine needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Debrine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James looks to land a left hand but Debrine moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Debrine tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James misses the body punch
and Debrine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Debrine moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Debrine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Debrine misses with a lunging right hand
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws a low kick but Debrine moves out of range easily.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James slips a straight right by Debrine.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Debrine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Debrine to score with a decent uppercut.
Debrine tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James throws a low kick, looking for Debrine's leg but Debrine calmly moves out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Debrine.
Debrine missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by James.
Debrine wants to clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Debrine.
James swings for the body but Debrine moves out of range.
Debrine tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws a looping overhand right but Debrine ducks down to avoid it.
Debrine tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Debrine throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Debrine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
James defending well as Debrine loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Debrine clinches up against the cage.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Debrine.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Debrine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Debrine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James slips under a jab.
Max Debrine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Debrine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Debrine forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Debrine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from James. #T1#
Debrine blocks an uppercut.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James dodges an elbow strike from Debrine.
Debrine throws a knee to the head but misses.
James lands a body shot. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debrine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James scores with a hook to the body. Debrine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Debrine ducks under a wild hook from James.
James throws a low kick but Debrine moves out of range easily.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Debrine can do to turn this around?
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James moves away from the strike by Debrine. #T2#
James connects with the punch.
Debrine closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Debrine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Debrine checks the leg kick.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Debrine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Debrine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Debrine throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
James cracks Debrine with an open hand slap.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Debrine throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Debrine misses the body punch
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Debrine lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Debrine shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Gerrald James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Debrine.
James throws a hook but Debrine blocks it.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking cross lands there for Debrine.
Debrine misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
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!
Debrine throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Debrine walks into a left hand.
Debrine fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Debrine backs away, James returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Debrine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Debrine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Debrine darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and James counters with a crisp one two that drops Debrine! James thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Debrine to his feet! Debrine is in big trouble!#ROC#
Debrine is rocked!
Debrine lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
James drops Debrine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Debrine looks back up at him and smiles so James waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Debrine is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Debrine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Debrine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James drops Debrine with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Debrine! James dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrald James!
An out of breath Gerrald James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Max Debrine had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.
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Event:
PSE 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
Nice shot by Norman.
James slips a jab from Norman.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman misses with a low kick.
Norman cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norman.
Greg Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Norman connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
James slips a jab from Norman.
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Norman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James throws out a leg kick but Norman moves out of range and James only half commits.
James moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNorman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James clobbers Norman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Norman connects with a single shot there.
Norman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norman.
James moves away from the strike by Norman.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norman finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
As James backs off Norman throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Norman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James defending well as Norman loads up on a big left hand.
James throws a head kick but Norman moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Norman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Norman lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Norman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norman throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Norman only half commits.
Norman looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Norman lands a jab to the head.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Norman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norman.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Norman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Norman slips a straight right by James.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
Norman lands the left hand.#T3#
Norman moves away from the strike by James.
Norman throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
Norman lands a jab to James's midsection.
Norman scoring well with a low kick there.
Norman thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Norman misses with a low kick.
Norman misses with a looping left.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Norman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Norman - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Norman. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James moves out of range as Norman strikes.
A head kick misses from Norman.
Norman throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norman.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norman.
Norman throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
Norman defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Norman feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James missing with a left hand there. Norman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Norman misses the jab.
Norman throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
Norman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James throws a hook but Norman blocks it.
Norman throws a body kick that misses
and James counters with a leg kick.
Norman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Norman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
James misses with a straight left.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norman manages to avoid it.
James tries to score with a low kick but Norman moves his leg out of the way.
James drops his hands momentarily and Norman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James misses with a left hand
letting Norman counter with a right hand.
Norman misses with a straight right.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Norman tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James throws a solid leg kick but Norman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James slips a jab and a cross from Norman.
Norman moves into range and connects with a jab.
James blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Norman connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab from Norman.
Norman cracks James with an open hand slap.
Norman throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James scores with a hook to the body. Norman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norman blocks a low kick nicely.
Norman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James tries to score with a low kick but Norman moves his leg out of the way.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether James might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Norman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Norman tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Norman misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norman scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by James.
Norman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Norman.
Good leg kick by Norman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Norman is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Norman tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Norman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Norman.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Norman lands with a cross.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Norman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James blocks a head kick by Norman.
James takes one to the chin there.
Greg Norman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norman lands a lovely overhand right.
Norman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
James needs to keep his hands up - Norman had a free shot at his head there.
Norman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James slips under a jab.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norman.
Norman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norman throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Norman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like James was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Norman.#T4#
A head kick by James misses
and Norman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. James really felt that one!
Norman catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norman motions for James to come forward. Norman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with a straight left.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a leg kick but Norman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Norman cracks James with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends James tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Norman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! James is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Norman!
A very excited looking Greg Norman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PSE 8
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
James throws a leg kick
and Sha counters with a leg kick.
Sha misses with a series of wild punches.
Sha throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James throws a hook to the side of Sha's head but Sha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James loads up on a big right hand but Sha slips the punch.
Sha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sha throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sha throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
James throws an off balance right hand
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws a shot from downtown. Sha moves away and avoids it.
Sha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sha throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Sha unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sha moves away from the strike by James.
James misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Sha counters with a takedown into side control.
My spies in Hilo Ippon Squad inform me that Sha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sha asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Sha crashes against the mat.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sha on the ground.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sha connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
#T2#
James wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Sha are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Sha.#SUB2#
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Sha works to advance to full mount. James defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Sha looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
Sha trying to control but James is having none of it.
Sha working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
James holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sha working James over with strikes here. #CUT2#
Gerrald James's cut is getting worse.
Sha punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
Gerrald James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sha landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#
Jeez, Gerrald James's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gerrald James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seb Sha!
Seb Sha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD2A
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Fredrick shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Fredrick 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.
Fredrick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fredrick dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Fredrick's head and hops out.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fredrick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Fredrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fredrick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fredrick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
James pushes Fredrick off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fredrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredrick wants to clinch.
James throws out a counter right but Fredrick avoids it with no problem.
Fredrick is looking to clinch.
Fredrick backing away here, and James unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1##TD#
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fredrick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fredrick is looking to advance position but James has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fredrick is looking to get to half guard.
James controlling from mount.
Fredrick tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
Fredrick can't escape the position.
Fredrick is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SU2#
James stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ronald Fredrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands a jab to the head.
Fredrick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrick moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Fredrick shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Fredrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fredrick moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Fredrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
Fredrick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fredrick off to one side. #T3#
Fredrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fredrick tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Fredrick closes the distance looking to clinch
and James counters with a left to the body.
Fredrick looks to clinch
and James counters with an outside leg kick.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James cracks Fredrick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Fredrick wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fredrick or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fredrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by James.
Fredrick darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and James counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fredrick! James lets Fredrick back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Fredrick is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4##KD2#
James drops Fredrick with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fredrick looks back up at him and smiles so James waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Fredrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fredrick tries a head kick but it misses.
James has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fredrick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fredrick walks straight into a right hand from James - that's dropped him! James jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fredrick from any more punishment! Fredrick complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerrald James!
Gerrald James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ronald Fredrick was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll see you soon!!!'.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hello Bay (ranked 2113 p4p, 202 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 1902 p4p, 290 weight class). Hello Bay had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hello Bay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bay misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hello Bay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bay darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Bay into the cage.
Bay shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hello Bay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bay looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bay (2) vs (0) James
James trying to control the position here.
James keeping moving, preventing Bay from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bay wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Bay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bay stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bay (5) vs (0) James
James is not content to let Bay control the position.
Bay passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bay (7) vs (0) James
Bay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Bay tries to control but James wriggling away.
Bay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
James is squirming around, avoiding Bay's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bay wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Bay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been informed that James has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bay wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Bay controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is squirming around, avoiding Bay's attempts to control the action.
James wants to hold on but Bay pushes him away.
Bay looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bay trying to control but James is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bay goes for an armbar but James turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from James. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bay (7) vs (2) James
Bay wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James postures up.
Bay pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
Bay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bay tries to get out of the position.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Bay.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
James looking to pass the guard.
James controlling from the top position.
Bay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bay (9) vs (2) James
Bay passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bay (12) vs (2) James
Bay tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
James is not content to let Bay control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bay is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down James's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bay wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Bay is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bay trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bay wants to control for a moment but James uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bay is controlling the pace.
James is positioning himself well to prevent Bay advancing to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bay passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bay (15) vs (2) James
James prevents Bay from improving position.
James is not content to let Bay control the position.
Bay tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
James is not content to let Bay control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bay passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bay (17) vs (2) James
Bay trying to control but James is having none of it.
Bay is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James shrugs it off.
Bay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bay wants to control but James has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bay stalling away here and it's allowed James to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bay tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Bay trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bay tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Bay advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bay (20) vs (2) James
Bay controls the position from side control.
Bay tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bay trying to control the position but James is working away.
James stops Bay from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bay swings around for an armbar but James sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bay's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bay (20) vs (4) James
Bay looking for a sweep. Not yet Bay, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bay takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Hello Bay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeshi Kovacs (ranked 6591 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 1892 p4p, 292 weight class). Gerrald James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Takeshi Kovacs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kovacs regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kovacs (0) vs (2) James
Kovacs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Kovacs working a defensive guard but James passes into half guard.
Kovacs is trying to control but James manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kovacs (0) vs (5) James
James prevents Kovacs from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kovacs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kovacs is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Kovacs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kovacs trying to control here.
James controlling the action here.
Kovacs is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is looking to improve his position.
James wants to pass to mount but Kovacs is defending the position.
James controlling the pace.
Kovacs is trying to control but can't.
Kovacs looking for submissions off his back.
Kovacs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Kovacs working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
Kovacs tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Kovacs wants to control but James passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kovacs (0) vs (8) James
We've been informed that James has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kovacs can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is looking to reverse the position.
James passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kovacs! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kovacs (0) vs (10) James
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
James controlling the pace for now.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James controlling from the full mount.
James is continuing to stall.
Kovacs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kovacs (0) vs (13) James
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kovacs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James gets his hands free as Kovacs looks to control.
James controlling well, preventing Kovacs from escaping the position.
James not allowing Kovacs to control his hands.
Kovacs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kovacs is working hard here to advance position.
James controlling the position well here. Kovacs rolled but James kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kovacs breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kovacs (2) vs (13) James
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kovacs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kovacs (2) vs (15) James
Kovacs wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James postures up.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kovacs working a defensive guard but James passes into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs has a hand on James's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. James takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kovacs (2) vs (18) James
Kovacs is wriggling around trying to escape.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kovacs is working to get back to half guard.
James controlling his opponent.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
James controlling his opponent.
Kovacs is looking to get to half guard.
James controlling the pace for now.
James is looking to work his way around to Kovacs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is trying desperately to improve position.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kovacs is trying to escape the mount.
Kovacs stops James from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kovacs is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs wants to control but James is having none of it.
Kovacs is looking to get to half guard.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, James has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kovacs (2) vs (21) James
Kovacs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by James.
Kovacs is trying to break free.
James controlling the position well here. Kovacs rolled but James kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kovacs tries to escape but James has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs trying to control the hands but James breaks the grip.
James controls the position.
Kovacs is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
James has the hooks in. Kovacs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kovacs trying to control but not successfully.
Kovacs tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Kovacs right now.
James keeps control of the position as Kovacs tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
James wins on points by 21 to 2.
Gerrald James thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 6683 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 1895 p4p, 293 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jan Sobieski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieski or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
James moves into the clinch.
Sobieski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sobieski is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobieski goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sobieski uses from the top position.
Sobieski preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski is looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieski (0) vs (2) James
James stopping the sweep attempt from Sobieski.
James wants to pass the guard but Sobieski is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sobieski looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Sobieski.
James passes Sobieski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
Sobieski is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobieski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, James has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (0) vs (5) James
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James content just to control the position here.
James moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sobieski (0) vs (8) James
James biding his time, controlling Sobieski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Sobieski right now.
Sobieski rolls, trying to escape but James keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sobieski trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to escape the position.
Sobieski trying to control but not successfully.
James controlling well, preventing Sobieski from escaping the position.
James is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
James keeps control of the position as Sobieski tries to break free.
Sobieski is working hard here to advance position.
Sobieski wants to control his opponent's hands but James gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to roll but James sticks to his back.
James has good solid back control here.
Sobieski wants to escape the position.
James controls the position.
James is hanging on to Sobieski's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
James has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sobieski's body.
Sobieski trying to control the hands but James won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Sobieski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
James biding his time, controlling Sobieski.
Sobieski is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Sobieski right now.
Sobieski tries to roll but James sticks to his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
James controls the action.
Sobieski wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
James really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sobieski.
Sobieski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
James is pressing down on Sobieski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobieski is holding on for now.
Sobieski wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (0) vs (11) James
Sobieski is trying to reverse the position but instead James has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sobieski (0) vs (14) James
James has the hooks in. Sobieski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
James controlling the position well here. Sobieski rolled but James kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sobieski tries to break free.
I would not like to be Sobieski right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
James wins on points by 14 to 0.
A relieved looking Gerrald James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ORC 15: Unholy
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Grey swings widly with a right hand
letting James counter with a right hand.
Grey sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grey connects with a solid leg kick.
Grey lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Grey misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grey is out of range.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a hook but Grey avoids it easily.
Grey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James jabs Grey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James throws a jab when Grey was well out of range.
We've been told by Grey's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey throws a big shot that misses.
James thuds his right hand into Grey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
James cracks Grey with a good jab.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grey can pounce on him.
Grey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey is just out of range.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grey staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Grey misses the target.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grey misses the jab.
James works Grey's body with a nice hook.
James lands with a nice body punch.
Grey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James cracks Grey with an open hand slap.
Grey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grey takes a jab right on the kisser.
J.J. Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grey takes one to the side of the head.
James moves out of range as Grey throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Grey looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Grey misses with a body kick.
Grey misses with a leg kick.
James misses with a hook. Grey ducked under it nicely.
Grey misses with an uppercut
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James is looking to slow Grey down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grey is looking to score with low kicks.
James lands with a nice body punch.
James lands the left hand.
Grey takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
James checks a leg kick.
Grey throws a leg kick that misses.
James throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
It looked like Grey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James.
Grey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Grey's shoulder, as Grey tries to avoid the shot.
Grey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grey, right into the meat.
Grey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James looks to land a right hand but Grey moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James throws out a counter right but Grey avoids it with no problem.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Grey misses with a wild body shot.
Grey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Gerrald James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James lands with a right hand.
James slips a straight right by Grey.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James checks a low kick from Grey.
James punishes Grey's body with a nice straight punch.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James looks to land a right hand but Grey moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grey's head backwards.
Grey missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James tests Grey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grey doesn't seem phased though.
Grey throws a leg kick
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Grey is rocked!#T2#
Grey swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Grey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from James does it's job there.
James scores with a hook to the body. Grey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grey seems to have got his legs back now.
Grey drops his guard momentarily, allowing James to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Grey! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! James takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gerrald James!
Our winner, Gerrald James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ORC 11: Exile
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Grey looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Grey lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Grey checks a low kick from James.
Grey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Grey.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James slips under a jab.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grey counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grey.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Grey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Grey lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grey's sensitive parts.
Grey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Grey throws a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
J.J. Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Grey lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Grey misses with a low kick.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grey.
Jab from James.
Grey misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Grey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Grey's head.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grey thows a leg kick but James checks it
letting James counter with a right hand.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James misses with an uppercut. Grey saw that one coming.
Grey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grey digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Grey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but J.J. Grey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grey looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Grey misses with a right hand
and James counters with a head kick.
Grey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Grey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James lands with a nice body punch.
James checks a leg kick.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grey.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by James.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Grey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Grey throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gerrald James is winning the standup battle so far.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grey.
Grey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
James ducks under a wild hook from Grey.
James throws a leg kick which misses Grey's front leg but catches the back leg as Grey tries to avoid it.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Grey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James scores with a jab to the head.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Grey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James tests Grey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grey motions for James to come forward. Grey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Grey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Grey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grey misses with a straight left.
Grey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Grey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grey throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a low kick, looking for Grey's leg but Grey calmly moves out of range.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Grey.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. James catches Grey right on the button with a cross.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Grey blocks a low kick nicely.
Grey misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Grey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
James moves away from the strike by Grey.
Grey scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James misses with a hook.
Grey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grey looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Grey counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Gerrald James's cut is getting worse.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grey.
Grey throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Grey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Grey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grey throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grey.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
James throws a hook but Grey avoids it easily.
Grey throws a right hand that misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James connects with a leg kick. Grey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grey misses with a low kick.
Grey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grey.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Grey wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James wants to land a leg kick but Grey is out of range.
James throws out a powerful jab.
Grey throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grey.
Grey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James scores with a nice right hand.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Grey.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grey - that will leave a mark!
Grey throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grey ducks under a wild hook from James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James avoids the body shot from Grey.
Grey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grey throws a leg kick
and Grey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerrald James.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Gerrald James!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
ORC 8: Liberation
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Thunda misses with a straight left.
Thunda loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Jab from James.
Thunda throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Thunda looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Thunda looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James lands with a nice body punch.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Thunda.
Thunda lands an overhand right.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Thunda's shoulder, as Thunda tries to avoid the shot.
Thunda lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunda misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James misses the jab.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunda doesn't seem bothered though.
Thunda fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
Thunda misses with a double jab.
Thunda slips a jab from James.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Thunda.
Thunda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunda throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Thunda lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunda was well out of range. Poor timing from James.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunda thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thunda counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunda moves away.
James misses the jab.
It looked like Thunda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunda throws a body kick that misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunda is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Thunda lands a right hook to the body.
Thunda scores with a jab.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunda is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thunda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
That's time! Thunda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunda tries a head kick but it misses.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thunda scores with a jab.
Thunda moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James throws a looping overhand right but Thunda ducks down to avoid it.
Thunda throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
Good work by Thunda as he checks the leg kick.
Thunda appears to be looking for a big counter.
James throws out a leg kick but Thunda moves out of range and James only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunda.
James motions for Thunda to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thunda staying out of range there.
Thunda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T1#
James misses with a hook.
Good work by Thunda as he checks the leg kick.
Thunda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a body punch but Thunda moves out of range.
Thunda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DJ Thunda is winning the standup battle so far.
James avoids the head kick by Thunda.
Thunda misses the shot to the body.
Thunda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James takes one to the side of the head.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Thunda.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Thunda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James throws a hook but Thunda blocks it.#T2#
Thunda punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunda slips under a jab.
Thunda throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Thunda.
A jab from James finds it's way through Thunda's defenses.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thunda.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Thunda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Thunda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thunda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thunda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gerrald James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James misses with a wild body shot.
Thunda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thunda throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunda misses with a few strikes there.
Thunda connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunda cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Thunda misses.
Thunda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunda throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
James catches Thunda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thunda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thunda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
A slow jab from Thunda misses its intended target.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A big left from Thunda misses.
Thunda lands with a shot to the body.
Thunda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunda misses the target.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunda manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thunda - that will leave a mark!
James goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thunda throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James misses with a low kick as Thunda jumps back.
Thunda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunda throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Thunda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunda. That's going to slow James down.
A left and a right from Thunda both land. Nice combination.
Thunda thows a left - swing and a miss!
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunda scoring well with a low kick there.
Thunda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thunda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thunda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunda moves away.
Thunda looks to throw a body kick
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thunda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Thunda is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Thunda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thunda 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for DJ Thunda!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for DJ Thunda!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for DJ Thunda!
DJ Thunda wins by unanimous decision!
DJ Thunda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire 96: Bosch vs. Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Montana misses with a body punch
and James counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from James misses.
Nice defenses there by Montana.
Montana throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Montana misses with a hook
and James counters with an outside leg kick.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montana's calf.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana slips under a jab.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montana.
James scores with a hook.
Montana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
James staying out of range there.
Montana throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Montana throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with an outside leg kick.
Montana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James misses with a leg kick
letting Montana counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Jab from James.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
James connects with a solid leg kick.
James throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
James lands a big head kick that sends Montana tumbling to the mat! James takes a step backwards and waves Montana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Montana is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leon Montana has been cut.
James circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Montana tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! James wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrald James!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerrald James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Aspire 93: Jones vs. Corvus
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
James misses with a wild body shot.
James blocks a jab.
Thoreaux AssKicken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AssKicken ducks right into an uppercut from James.
AssKicken takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
AssKicken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
AssKicken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
AssKicken throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from AssKicken.
AssKicken defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
AssKicken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AssKicken appears to be looking for a big counter.
AssKicken throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for AssKicken. That snapped James's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.#T1#
AssKicken takes one to the side of the head.
AssKicken lands a lovely overhand right.
AssKicken misses with a leg kick.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
AssKicken stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AssKicken pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and AssKicken settles back down.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James lands with a straight right. AssKicken didn't see that one coming.
AssKicken throws a lazy uppercut
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
AssKicken catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from AssKicken.
AssKicken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
AssKicken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by AssKicken.
AssKicken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
AssKicken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
AssKicken throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James scores with a body shot.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
AssKicken throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from AssKicken misses the target.
AssKicken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
AssKicken throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James throws a shot from downtown. AssKicken moves away and avoids it.
AssKicken throws a hook but James blocks it.
AssKicken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
AssKicken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James misses with a hook. AssKicken ducked under it nicely. #T3#
James slips under a jab.
James ducks under a wild hook from AssKicken.
AssKicken slips a jab from James.
James connects with a single shot there.
AssKicken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
AssKicken lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
#CUT#
That has opened up Gerrald James's cut even more.
James tries to bum rush AssKicken with a series of wild strikes but AssKicken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
AssKicken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
AssKicken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for AssKicken with that takedown attempt.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and AssKicken counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
James loads up on a big right hand but AssKicken slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as AssKicken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from AssKicken misses the target.
James throws a looping overhand right but AssKicken ducks down to avoid it.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
James misses the shot to the body.
James throws a hook to the side of AssKicken's head but AssKicken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James connects with a jab.
AssKicken looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James throws a series of punches but AssKicken moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AssKicken wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
AssKicken misses with a left hand
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops AssKicken like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving AssKicken from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrald James!
Our winner, Gerrald James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
James works the jab nicely.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Date wants to clinch.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Date has him pressed against the cage.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
James tries to break the clinch but Date is controlling the position.
James prevents a body shot from Date.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date is struggling to control the position.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Date.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands a right hand.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
James lands with a right to the head.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with some punches.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Date moves out of range as James strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Date pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Date digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Date at a distance.
Date avoids the head kick by James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Good shot there by James.
Date tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James works the jab nicely.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Date swinging wildly here.
Date lands with a right hand.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting James counter with a right hand.
Date throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a looping right.#T4#
James connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Jab by James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date misses with a hook
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Date tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Date is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James misses with a low kick.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Date misses with a lunging right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Date moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
Date tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date tries to clinch up.
James throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Date down.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Date looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Date takes one to the chin there.#T1#
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Date misses with the head strike.
James misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with the head strike.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Date wants to stall.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
Date tries to clinch there but James circles away.
#T3#
James lands a jab to the head.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
James slips a jab from Date.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date misses with a double jab.
Date tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
James connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
James throws a solid leg kick but Date takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James slips under a jab.
Gerrald James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
A punch combination from James misses.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from James.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Date throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from James misses.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
A swing and a miss from James.
James misses with a leg kick
letting Date counter with a right hand.
James needs to keep his hands up - Date had a free shot at his head there.
James ducks under a wild hook from Date.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Date has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Date throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
James blocks an uppercut.
James working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Lee Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerrald James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Date lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Date tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James misses with a hook.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date avoids the head kick by James.
Date misses with an uppercut.
James ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date blocks a jab.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Date misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James ducks under a wild hook from Date.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Date misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Date. Date circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from James misses.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
James lands the left hand.
Date tries to clinch up.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws out a powerful jab.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Date jabs at James's body.
James misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lee Date.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrald James!
A relieved looking Gerrald James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Aspire 81: Susi v Skovgaard
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Mayhem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayhem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mayhem is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James motions for Mayhem to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Mayhem is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Mayhem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
Mayhem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayhem lands a slapping body shot.
Mayhem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James feints and then cracks Mayhem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayhem down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayhem misses the target.#T1#
Mayhem cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by James.
James throws a shot from downtown. Mayhem moves away and avoids it.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Mayhem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
James scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Mayhem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mayhem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayhem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayhem tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayhem doesn't seem phased though.
Mayhem checks a low kick from James.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James scores with a jab.
Mayhem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
James throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mayhem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mayhem with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James pulls Mayhem in close to his closed guard and prevents Mayhem from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Mayhem wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Mayhem is really struggling to control James but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayhem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Mayhem feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayhem blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mayhem defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Gerrald James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayhem.
The strikes coming from Mayhem are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mayhem.
Mayhem cracks James with a big elbow.
Mayhem trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Mayhem controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Mayhem misses with the ground and pound.
Mayhem working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Mayhem scoring with punches from side control.
Mayhem throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mayhem tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
James wants to control but Mayhem postures up.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mayhem slows the pace down.
Mayhem working the ground and pound.
Mayhem taking a breather here.
Mayhem misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mayhem trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mayhem postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mayhem trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Mayhem seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
James struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayhem takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Mayhem stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem trying to control the position but James is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mayhem dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
James tries to improve position but can't.
Mayhem cracks James with a big right hand but James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayhem tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is pushing Mayhem's head away, looking to escape. Mayhem manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Mayhem in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but James manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mayhem.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayhem is controlling him.
Bryan Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayhem looking to pass the guard.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayhem chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem landing with the ground and pound.
Mayhem content to stall in guard here.
Mayhem lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James throws the left hand but Mayhem avoids the punch easily.
Mayhem appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Mayhem gets a takedown into half guard.
James is trying to stand back up but Mayhem is controlling him
#T4#
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayhem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayhem.
Mayhem throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayhem in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mayhem!
A very excited looking Bryan Mayhem 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.
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Event:
Aspire 74: Skovgaard v Montana
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
James lands a glancing blow to the side of DeNeville's head.
DeNeville connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeNeville cracks the inside of James's front leg.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeNeville counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeNeville lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James misses with a low kick.
James throws a body punch but DeNeville moves out of range.
DeNeville takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeNeville.
DeNeville uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
DeNeville feints a counter leg kick.
DeNeville lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeNeville scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeNeville.
DeNeville scores with a leg kick.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeNeville counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James scores with a nice head shot.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Good shot there by James.
Nice defenses there by DeNeville.
James looks to throw the jab but DeNeville is out of range.
James misses with a straight right.
DeNeville replies with a solid counter kick to the body but James blocks it well.
DeNeville defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
DeNeville blocks a leg kick.
DeNeville has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with DeNeville's head. #T2#
James misses with a right hand
enabling DeNeville to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNeville tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James misses with a looping left.
DeNeville connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeNeville shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks to land a right hand but DeNeville moved out of range.
DeNeville throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a good cross that connects.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
DeNeville gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, DeNeville asserts his dominance and retains side control.
DeNeville working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
DeNeville in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
James stops DeNeville from passing to mount.
DeNeville scoring with punches and elbows.
DeNeville is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control.
DeNeville tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
DeNeville creates some space and throws a big elbow, but James sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
DeNeville throwing strikes but James manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4#
DeNeville manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
DeNeville wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
DeNeville wants to sweep but James has passed to side control!
DeNeville is looking to reverse the position.
DeNeville is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donsone DeNeville will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeNeville.
James swings for the body but DeNeville moves out of range.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeNeville.
DeNeville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James throws a shot to the body.
James misses with an uppercut. DeNeville saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeNeville! But no joy.
DeNeville scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DeNeville staying out of range there.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
DeNeville wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
DeNeville misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James lands with a right hand.
James throws a leg kick but DeNeville sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeNeville counters with a body kick.
DeNeville throws a quick inside leg kick.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNeville moves away.
DeNeville moves out of range as James strikes.
DeNeville on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeNeville tries a low kick but James avoids it.
DeNeville scoring well with a low kick there.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but DeNeville is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeNeville.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeNeville. James shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped DeNeville's head back.
DeNeville goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeNeville was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeNeville doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
DeNeville shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than DeNeville was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gerrald James is winning the standup battle so far.
DeNeville connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
James scores with a leg kick.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeNeville has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeNeville there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeNeville slips a jab from James.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeNeville.
A nice side step and DeNeville releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeNeville checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeNeville fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeNeville fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
James throws a body punch but DeNeville moves out of range.
And DeNeville tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
James missing with a left hand there. DeNeville was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
James misses with a double jab.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and DeNeville counters with a nice body shot.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeNeville counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a solid leg kick but DeNeville takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
James throws a right hand that misses
and DeNeville counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by DeNeville.
DeNeville goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
James throws a leg kick but DeNeville sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeNeville throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James tries to land a leg kick but DeNeville saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
DeNeville lands a lovely overhand right.
DeNeville swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeNeville feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
James misses with a hook.
James misses with a low kick.
DeNeville flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
DeNeville's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeNeville scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeNeville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a good cross that connects.
DeNeville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeNeville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from James misses
and DeNeville counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from James does it's job there.
DeNeville just misses with a punch to the body.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James blocks the body kick.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeNeville.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeNeville, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeNeville.
James throws a big shot that misses.
DeNeville doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
DeNeville throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeNeville staying out of range there.
James blocks a jab.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from DeNeville.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeNeville.
A big left from DeNeville misses.
DeNeville lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeNeville. DeNeville obviously looking to wear him down.
James throws a leg kick
and DeNeville counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeNeville checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeNeville lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
DeNeville throws a body kick that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeNeville shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
DeNeville looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeNeville changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James throws a lazy right hand but DeNeville sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James ducks under a wild hook from DeNeville.#T4#
James throws a hook but DeNeville avoids it easily.
DeNeville with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeNeville, right into the meat.
DeNeville fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
A clash of legs there as DeNeville blocks the low kick.
DeNeville finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donsone DeNeville.
Well DeNeville has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Donsone DeNeville bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Aspire 70: McGee v Podolski
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
James misses with a looping right.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beddo checks the leg kick nicely there.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James lands with a cross.
James misses with a hook. Beddo ducked under it nicely.
Beddo throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Beddo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beddo misses the jab.
James has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beddo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Beddo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beddo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beddo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James lands a jab to the head.
James throws out a loose jab but Beddo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beddo lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beddo. #T1#
James scores with a hook to the body. Beddo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beddo thumps James with a low kick.
Beddo misses with an uppercut.
Beddo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Beddo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Beddo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddo slips a straight right by James.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Beddo's shoulder, as Beddo tries to avoid the shot.
Beddo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Beddo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddo just misses with a punch to the body.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beddo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beddo. James shrugs it off though.
Beddo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beddo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Beddo scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beddo misses with the combination.
#T2#
Jab by Beddo.
James misses with an uppercut.
James tries to work over Beddo's front leg with a kick but Beddo checks it.
Beddo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beddo blocks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beddo!
Beddo lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Beddo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beddo with a nice cross.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beddo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a body punch but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Beddo lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Beddo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beddo misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beddo.
Beddo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Beddo throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Beddo moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beddo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beddo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beddo tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddo.
James stuns Beddo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beddo misses with a low kick.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beddo walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddo misses with a wild combination.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beddo.
James throws a hook to the side of Beddo's head but Beddo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws out a loose jab but Beddo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beddo cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beddo misses with a two punch combination.
James staying out of range there.
Beddo sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Beddo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
James makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Beddo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by James.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddo was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Beddo misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Beddo tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beddo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beddo off to one side.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Beddo's shoulder, as Beddo tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Beddo ducks under a wild hook from James.
Beddo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddo as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Beddo does no damage.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beddo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a leg kick. Beddo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beddo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beddo connects with a nice looking jab.
Beddo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Beddo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
A big left from James misses.
James lands an overhand right.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Beddo swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
Beddo connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beddo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws out a counter right but Beddo avoids it with no problem.
Beddo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beddo cracks the inside of James's front leg.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beddo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Beddo misses with a body shot.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beddo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James cracks Beddo with an open hand slap.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James lands with a good body shot.
Beddo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beddo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James walks into a left hand.
Beddo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Beddo throws a low kick but James avoids it.
Beddo throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Beddo.
Beddo slips a jab from James.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a hook.
Beddo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
A left lands for James.
Beddo cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beddo misses with a wild body shot.
Beddo is looking to score with low kicks.
Beddo throws a right and a left that both miss.
James misses the jab.
A jab from James misses. #T4#
Beddo throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from James misses.
Beddo wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Beddo throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James throws a looping overhand right but Beddo ducks down to avoid it.
Beddo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beddo misses with a double jab
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
Beddo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Beddo. That snapped James's head back.
Beddo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerrald James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
James misses with a straight left.
Beddo tries a low kick but James avoids it.
James tries a quick counter leg kick but Beddo is wise to it.
Beddo defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a hook. Beddo ducked under it nicely.
Beddo cracks James with an open hand slap.
Beddo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James takes one on the button.
Beddo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Beddo's head.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beddo throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Beddo goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beddo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beddo throws a leg kick but James moved away.
Philo Beddo is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from James misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beddo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Beddo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A good leg kick by James.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Beddo.
Beddo misses with a series of wild punches.
Beddo throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Beddo is just out of range.
Beddo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beddo misses with a left hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beddo misses with a low kick.
Beddo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Beddo takes a jab right on the kisser.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James cracks Beddo with an open hand slap.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Beddo misses.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddo misses with a leg kick.
Beddo throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James lands with a straight right. Beddo didn't see that one coming.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beddo misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Beddo takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Beddo misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Beddo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beddo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beddo throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
James leaves Beddo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James moves out of range as Beddo throws a body kick.
Beddo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beddo scrambles back to his feet.
Beddo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Beddo.#TD#
Beddo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Beddo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beddo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beddo is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
James manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Beddo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
Beddo missing with knees to the body.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddo backwards.
James tries to work over Beddo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beddo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James tries to throw a body punch but Beddo avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James prevents a body shot from Beddo.
James lands with a right to the head.
A short left from James.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beddo can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Beddo throws a knee to the head but misses.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrald James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrald James!
Our winner, Gerrald James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Aspire 65: McGee vs Lee
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Garibaldi darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Garibaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James avoids the elbow strike from Garibaldi, against the cage.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
A hook to the body from Garibaldi.
#TD#
Garibaldi decides to pull guard.
Garibaldi 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#
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garibaldi is working away from the top position though.
Garibaldi works his way into full mount! #T1#
Garibaldi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but James is holding on tight.
James is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Garibaldi fails to take his opponent's back.
Garibaldi misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Garibaldi looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T2#
Garibaldi fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Garibaldi goes for an armbar but James turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from James. #SUB#
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Garibaldi working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Garibaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Garibaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garibaldi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
James stands up and waves to Garibaldi to follow him.
James tries to move into range but Garibaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Garibaldi throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Garibaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garibaldi throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garibaldi throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Garibaldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garibaldi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Garibaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Garibaldi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garibaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garibaldi scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Garibaldi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Garibaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garibaldi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
Garibaldi throws a predictable looking body shot
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Garibaldi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
James blocking some punches.
James lands a body punch.
Garibaldi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
Michael Garibaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a hook.
Garibaldi fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Garibaldi. That's going to slow James down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garibaldi. That did some damage!
Michael Garibaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Garibaldi lands a front kick.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
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 body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
Garibaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garibaldi tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James misses with an uppercut. Garibaldi saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Garibaldi misses the target.
Garibaldi misses with a head kick.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garibaldi misses with a straight right.
Garibaldi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garibaldi misses the shot to the body.
James throws out a counter right but Garibaldi avoids it with no problem.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garibaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garibaldi cracks the inside of James's front leg. #T2#
Garibaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
James was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Garibaldi. Garibaldi maintains the clinch.
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 body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
Garibaldi misses with a body kick.
James walks into a straight right hand from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James misses with an uppercut
and Garibaldi counters with an outside leg kick.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garibaldi to score with a decent uppercut.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick as James jumps back.#T3#
Garibaldi tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Garibaldi throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Garibaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Garibaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Garibaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
Garibaldi throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
James throws a shot from downtown. Garibaldi moves away and avoids it.
Garibaldi blocks a jab.
James misses the jab.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James misses with a low kick.
Garibaldi misses with a hook
and James counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a big shot that misses.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garibaldi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Garibaldi as he connects with a hook.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garibaldi's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Garibaldi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garibaldi takes one on the button.
Garibaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Garibaldi needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Garibaldi takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garibaldi.
James walks into a straight right hand from Garibaldi.
James tries to score with a low kick but Garibaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Garibaldi lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garibaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garibaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James stuns Garibaldi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Garibaldi catches James right on the button with a cross.
James swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
It looks like Garibaldi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Garibaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garibaldi.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
Garibaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garibaldi is looking to clinch.
James throws out a counter right but Garibaldi avoids it with no problem.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gerrald James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garibaldi throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from James.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garibaldi - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garibaldi. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Garibaldi connects with a jab.
Garibaldi cracks the inside of James's front leg.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garibaldi lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.#T3#
Garibaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head but Garibaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garibaldi defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Garibaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
Michael Garibaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garibaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garibaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Garibaldi lands with a slapping head kick.
James lands with a hook. Garibaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garibaldi scores with a kick to the body.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Garibaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi throws a body kick that misses.
James throws a shot from downtown. Garibaldi moves away and avoids it.
Garibaldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Garibaldi cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Garibaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from James.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
Garibaldi lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Garibaldi has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Garibaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garibaldi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Garibaldi!
After winning the bout, Michael Garibaldi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Aspire 61: Lewandowski vs Yew
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crank missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crank scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Crank.
Crank tries to clinch
and James counters with a low kick, right behind Crank 's knee.
Crank shoots in but no luck this time.
Crank lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James drops his hands momentarily and Crank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Crank on that attempt.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crank just manages to avoid it.#T1#
James throws a leg kick but Crank sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crank wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Crank.
Crank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Gerrald James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spank Crank.#T2#
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James tried to score with a low kick but Crank checks it.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crank throws a predictable looking body shot
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.#TD2#
Crank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crank looks to land a strike but James avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crank throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Crank trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Crank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crank looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
James wants to get up but he can't break Crank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Crank striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crank wants to sweep but no luck.
James looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spank Crank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Crank has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
James tries to land a leg kick but Crank saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Crank.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Nice body punch from Crank.
Crank looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crank misses with a hook
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Crank pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Crank.
Crank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James has had enough of the clinch but Crank keeps him there for the moment.
James throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Crank won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crank.
Crank's coach down at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crank's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crank.
James works on Crank's body with a couple of short punches.
Crank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James blocks an uppercut.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with the head strike.
Crank blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws the left hand but Crank avoids the punch easily.#T3#
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crank misses with a looping right.
Crank misses with a hook to the body
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Crank throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Crank throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a leg kick.
Spank Crank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crank misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Crank scores with a jab.
Crank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crank looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James takes one on the button.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with a straight left.
Crank jabs at James's body.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
James looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Crank misses with a hook
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crank misses with a body shot
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Spank Crank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crank has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crank and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Crank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Crank on that attempt.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Crank lands an overhand right.
James defending well as Crank loads up on a big left hand.
Crank swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Crank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.#ES#
James manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Crank keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Crank lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crank 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. #T2#
James is looking to stand up but Crank isn't so interested in that idea.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crank stops James from standing up.
Crank scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
James keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully.
Crank slips nicely into half guard.
Crank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crank trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Crank working James over with strikes.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crank lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Crank misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Crank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrald James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerrald James!
Gerrald James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Aspire 48: James vs Moura
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Moura misses with a takedown
letting James counter with a right hand.
Moura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Moura scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Moura moves into the clinch.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Moura controls his hands.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Gerrald James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Moura.
#T1#
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moura wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from James.
James pushes Moura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from James.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Moura has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moura tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Moura jumps guard but James stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moura tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Moura drops back down to his feet.
James tries a body shot but Moura blocks it.
Moura is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moura misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moura's knee momentarily.#T2#
James blocks a jab.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
Moura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
Moura misses with a looping left.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moura.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura with a poor takedown
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Moura swings widly with a right hand
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moura misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Moura throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Moura.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by James.#T4#
Donk. James catches Moura right on the button with a cross.
Moura cracks James with a good jab.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moura.
James throwing a counter right hand but Moura manages to avoid it.
Moura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Moura.
James is looking to counter punch.
James misses with a body shot.
Moura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Moura scores with a shot to the body.
Moura connects with a looping right hand.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moura shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
James gets caught napping as Moura dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Moura stops James from standing up.
Moura throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Moura working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moura's guard.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Moura has his feet on James's thighs here. He's pushed James off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! James screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Moura!
After winning the bout, Rickson Moura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Aspire 44: Gerrald vs Brophy
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
James appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Brophy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
James lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Brophy misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for James.
Brophy checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Brophy motions for James to come forward. Brophy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy misses with a body kick.#T1#
James digs a good body shot into Brophy's ribs.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Brophy.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy tries to clinch there but James circles away.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
James swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brophy cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brophy tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Brophy lands a nice shot to the body.
James throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
James swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
#T2#
Brophy misses with a right hand
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a hook to the body
and Brophy counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
Brophy lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brophy!
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brophy on the side of the head.
Brophy throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brophy throws a low kick but James avoids it.#T3#
James misses with a hook to the body
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Brophy lands a left and a right that send James crashing to the mat, dazed. Brophy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
James swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brophy's head.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
Gerrald James's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James jabs Brophy right on the nose. Brophy blinks but takes it well.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brophy.
James slips a jab from Brophy.#T4#
James misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Brophy does no damage.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brophy in his tracks.
James is looking to wear down Brophy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brophy lands a front kick.
Brophy misses with a body shot.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Brophy.
Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brophy moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
James misses with a low kick.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brophy.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
Gerrald James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
James misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Brophy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
James thows a leg kick but Brophy checks it #KD2#
and Brophy counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brophy finish him?!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
BAM! Brophy delivers a spinning backfist that drops James like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Mikael Brophy!
Mikael Brophy is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mikael Brophy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 40
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Scott forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
James prevents a body shot from Scott.
James scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Scott lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scott.
Scott is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James prevents a body shot from Scott.
Scott misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Scott.
Scott misses with a body punch.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
James is trying to break the clinch but Scott is controlling him.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James prevents a body shot from Scott.
James lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Scott.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scott prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Scott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scott has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
James jabs at Scott's body.
Scott tries to clinch
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scott connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Scott lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
Scott lands an overhand right.
Scott works the jab nicely.
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scott.
James misses with a body shot.
Scott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Scott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scott rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Scott connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James cracks the inside of Scott's front leg.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James misses with a low kick.
Scott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James connects with a leg kick. Scott looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from James tenderised Scott's leg. Scott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scott clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott checks a low kick from James.
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 Alejandro Scott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scott tries to clinch there but James circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott blocks a low kick nicely.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
James looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Gerrald James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scott.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
James walks into a straight right hand from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Scott. #CL#
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
Scott has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from James. #T1#
Scott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James working aggressively here.
A short right from Scott.
James digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
James scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Scott misses with a body punch.
James misses with a body punch.
Scott working aggressively here.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Scott slips a jab from James.
A bone on bone clash there as Scott blocks the leg kick.
Scott misses with a right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scott connects with a jab.
Scott tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Scott throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James thows a leg kick but Scott checks it
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T3#
Scott throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scott under the eye.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Scott throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Scott cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Scott throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
James feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Scott scores with a push kick.
Scott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a straight right.
Scott is looking to counter with a body kick.
James moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scott looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Scott.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alejandro Scott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Scott is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Scott tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James lands with a shot to the body.
James throws a shot to the body.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James misses the jab.#T1#
James moves away from the strike by Scott.
Scott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.
James jabs at Scott's body.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Scott half committed to a counter leg kick.
Scott checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Scott is looking to clinch.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott cracks James with a good jab.
Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Scott misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Scott down.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and James settles back down.
James is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks.
Scott throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scott.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Scott swings for the body but James moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Scott delivers a nice body kick.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
James slips under a jab.
Scott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A bone on bone clash there as Scott blocks the leg kick.
James throws a good cross that connects.
Scott tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scott blocks a jab.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and James settles back down.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Scott jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Scott.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Scott counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
James feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
James throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
James tries to land a leg kick but Scott saw it coming and moves away.
Scott throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James jabs Scott right on the nose. Scott blinks but takes it well.#T2#
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scott can pounce on him.
Scott scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Scott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Scott looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott is looking to chop away at James's legs.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scott.
James slips a jab from Scott.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
Scott tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #T3#
James tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
Scott tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott backing away here, and James unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scott wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scott missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James throws a one two combo.
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
James cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott takes one on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scott, right into the meat.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Scott.#CL#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
James blocks a body shot from Scott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Decent striking displayed by Scott there.
Scott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Scott moves into range and clinches up with James.
Scott tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Scott tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
James tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James flicks out a counter leg kick but Scott steps away.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scott backing away here, and James unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
letting James counter with a right hand.
A cross from Scott lands.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott checks a leg kick.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Scott moves away from the strike by James.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James misses with a straight right.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Scott rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands a nice uppercut.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Scott avoids the body shot from James.
James misses with a leg kick
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Scott throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Scott tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
James is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks.
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scott throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James connects with an inside leg kick.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James connects with a jab.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Scott throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scott's calf.#T4#
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Scott misses
and James counters with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scott tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrald James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrald James!
Gerrald James is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerrald James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 33
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
James misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sidious counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Sidious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Sidious gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sidious drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from James.
James throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Sidious down.
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Sidious makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sidious avoids the body shot from James.
Sidious uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James misses with a hook.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
Sidious blocks a leg kick.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James connects with the punch.
Sidious misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious misses the jab.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sidious is out of range and James settles back down.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sidious in his tracks.
Sidious tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.#T3#
James feints and then cracks Sidious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sidious down.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious digs a good hook to James's body.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
James throws a hook to the side of Sidious's head but Sidious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!
James ducks right into an uppercut from Sidious.
James swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious blocks a low kick nicely.
James misses the shot to the body.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Sidious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
James cracks the inside of Sidious's front leg.
Sidious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sidious is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Sidious.
James slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sidious walks into a jab.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sidious checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
James lands a right hook to the body.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Sidious.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Sidious tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a hook.
Darth Sidious is winning the standup battle so far.
James avoids the body shot from Sidious.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James tries to score with a low kick but Sidious moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sidious checks it well.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sidious takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a body shot.
James misses with a low kick as Sidious jumps back.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Sidious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Sidious blocks the leg kick.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sidious.#T2#
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
James lands with a good body shot.
Sidious wants to clinch.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sidious with a body shot.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James lands with a shot to the body.
Sidious cracks James with a good jab.#T3#
A good leg kick by James.
Sidious takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
Sidious takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James misses with a low kick.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
A head kick misses from James. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Sidious.#CUT#
That has opened up Gerrald James's cut even more.
Sidious misses with a double jab.
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from James.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Sidious is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sidious stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sidious.
Oh Sidious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James connects with a jab.
Sidious misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James misses with an uppercut. Sidious saw that one coming.
Sidious moves out of range as James strikes.
James swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
James connects with a leg kick. Sidious looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sidious seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sidious lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Sidious finds it's way through James's defenses. #T1#
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James throws a lazy right hand but Sidious sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidious lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
James slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerrald James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sidious keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious misses with a hook
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
James scores with a jab. Sidious acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidious's calf.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
James connects with a leg kick. Sidious looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sidious walks into a jab.
Sidious scores with a body shot.
Sidious misses with a straight left.
James wants to land a leg kick but Sidious is out of range. #T3#
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from James misses.
Sidious looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
James cracks Sidious with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James is looking to slow Sidious down with leg kicks.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious misses with a right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidious.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrald James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrald James!
Our winner, Gerrald James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Games 216
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
James throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James avoids a kick to the body.
James misses with an uppercut.
Gordon scores with a kick to the midsection.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
James cracks Gordon with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon takes one on the button.
Gordon tries to clinch up
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Gordon throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side. #T1##CL#
Gordon has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon. #CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
James presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Jab by Gordon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon throws a head kick that half lands.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gordon. #CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Gordon. Gordon maintains the clinch.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Gordon tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
James scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from James.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Gerrald James's cut even more.
Gordon tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a body shot.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from James.
James blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
#T4#
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon missing with knees to the body.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Gordon has double underhooks.
Gordon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Gordon prevents a body shot from James.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gordon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gordon swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Gordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gordon doesn't seem bothered though.
James moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon takes one on the button.#CL#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Gerrald James seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Gordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James checks a low kick from Gordon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Gordon swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. #T2#
James scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James thuds a left hand into Gordon's body.
Gordon tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Gordon tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Gordon drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gordon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
James takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gordon under the eye.
Gordon tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!#CUT2#
Mel Gordon's cut is getting worse.
Gordon bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! James comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gordon falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gordon was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrald James!
An out of breath Gerrald James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Highland Games 212
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boucher manages to avoid it.
James throws a lazy right hand but Boucher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boucher is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Boucher ducks under a wild hook from James.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boucher.#CUT2#
It looks like Roberto Boucher has been cut.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boucher.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boucher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Boucher's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James misses with a body punch
enabling Boucher to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boucher.
#T1#
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boucher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James scores with a jab. Boucher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boucher walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boucher moves away.
Boucher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James takes a swing at Boucher's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Boucher finds it's target.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boucher rather than just go for the knockout.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boucher moves away.
Boucher slips a jab from James.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Boucher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Boucher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James scores with a punch to the head.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James with a hook.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Boucher counters by moving into the clinch.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Boucher rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
James misses with a left hand
and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Boucher is just out of range.
James misses with a straight right.
Boucher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Boucher counters with a straight right hand.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boucher. Boucher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Boucher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to work over Boucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James misses with a body punch.
#T1#
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James tries to break the clinch but Boucher is controlling the position.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Boucher. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James throws the left hand but Boucher avoids the punch easily.
Boucher is looking to counter punch.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Boucher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Boucher misses the target.
Gerrald James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boucher ducks under a wild hook from James.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Boucher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boucher.#T2#
Boucher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boucher lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Gerrald James's cut even more.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Boucher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boucher lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boucher seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
Roberto Boucher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Boucher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Boucher misses with some punches.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Boucher controls the action.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Boucher won't allow it.
Boucher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boucher lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Boucher lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James misses with a jab to the body
letting Boucher counter with a right hand. #ROC#
James is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Boucher dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
James looks up at the clock. Bad move! Boucher lands a right hand from hell, dropping James. Boucher pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Boucher!
A very excited looking Roberto Boucher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Highland Games 210
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Unz closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Unz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Unz shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Unz with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gerrald James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unz Unz.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unz.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Unz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Unz is now in James's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unz postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Unz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Unz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Unz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James wants to stand but Unz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Unz looking for subs off his back but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Unz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Unz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
James is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Unz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. James is looking to defend but Unz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for James! Unz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, James taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Unz Unz!
Unz Unz very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Highland Games 204
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
Gordon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon takes one on the button.
Gordon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at England Fight Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon lands a jab to the head.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James jabs Gordon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James cracks Gordon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louis Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gordon doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gordon throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gordon rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
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 scores with a body shot.
James avoids the head kick by Gordon.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
James lands a big uppercut and Gordon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gordon looks OK. James waves Gordon back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Louis Gordon has been cut.#T2#
Gordon wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy body kick from Gordon
and James counters with a big right hand! Oh Gordon is in trouble here! James follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrald James!
After winning the bout, Gerrald James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Roberto Boucher has been cut.
Boucher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Boucher.
Boucher blocks a jab.
James misses the jab.
Boucher is looking to counter punch.
James jabs at Boucher's body.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
James ducks under a wild hook from Boucher.
James misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a left hand
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boucher under the eye.
James throws a shot from downtown. Boucher moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Boucher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boucher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James misses with a body shot.
Boucher misses with a double jab.
Boucher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Boucher is just out of range.
As James tries to get set, Boucher tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.#KD2#
James lands a left and a right that send Boucher crashing to the mat, dazed. James thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Boucher is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James fakes the body blow, causing Boucher to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boucher goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrald James!
Gerrald James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 194
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gordon slips under a jab from James.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James slips a straight right by Gordon.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
As James looks to move away, Gordon throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
James dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Gordon avoids the body shot from James.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Gordon thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gordon scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.#T1#
Jab by Gordon.#CL#
Gordon clinches with his opponent.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon cracks James with a nice body shot.#BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Gordon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Gordon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gordon lands a two punch combo.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Gordon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
letting James counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordon misses the target.
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Gordon defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gordon cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gordon.
James blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gordon, right into the meat.
Gordon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gordon lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James swinging wildly here.
Gordon misses with a body shot
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands a head kick!
#T4#
Gordon tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James takes one to the chin there.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
That has opened up Gerrald James's cut even more.
Gordon lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Gordon closes the distance looking to clinch
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gordon can pounce on him.
A head kick by Gordon misses
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Mel Gordon's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gordon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gordon misses with a left hand
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Gordon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Gordon tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Gordon. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James misses with a looping left.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gordon scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and James counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gordon! James lets Gordon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Mel Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gordon out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrald James!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerrald James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Games 189
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unz was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Unz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James misses with an uppercut
and Unz counters with a left to the body.
Unz wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Unz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with a body shot.
Unz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Unz fails with a takedown attempt.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unz Unz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Unz should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Unz Unz has been cut.#TD#
Unz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Unz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Unz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Unz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Unz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Unz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Unz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. James is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Unz yanks on the arm and James is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Unz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Unz Unz!
Unz Unz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Highland Games 179
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Rammhammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.#CL2#
Rammhammer rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rammhammer has him pressed against the cage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rammhammer blocking some punches.
Rammhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
Rammhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to break the clinch but Rammhammer is controlling the position. #TD2#
Rammhammer manages to pull guard.
Rammhammer 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#
Rammhammer is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now. #T1#
Rammhammer not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Rammhammer seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
Rammhammer stops James from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Rammhammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
James's coaches at LOD - Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rammhammer is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rammhammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Rammhammer eventually gives up the hold.
Rammhammer wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Rammhammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
James is looking to escape.#T3#
Rammhammer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rammhammer keeps trying to improve his position.#ES#
James manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rammhammer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rammhammer swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rammhammer digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rammhammer misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands with a left to the head. #T4#
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Rammhammer controls his hands.
Rammhammer is stalling here.
Rammhammer blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Rammhammer jumps guard.
#SUB2#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Rammhammer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rammhammer holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rammhammer 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Rammhammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rammhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Rammhammer.
James connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Rammhammer - just one landing.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rammhammer manages to avoid it.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Rammhammer counters with a nice body shot.
James throws out a powerful jab.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James sets himself, and Rammhammer steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rammhammer.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rammhammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Rammhammer slips under a jab from James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rammhammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rammhammer.
Rammhammer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rammhammer doesn't seem bothered though.
James takes one on the button.
Rammhammer throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Rammhammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James works the jab nicely.
James moves out of range as Rammhammer strikes.
Rammhammer scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James dodges the punch combination from Rammhammer.
#T2#
James scores with a nice strike.
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 scores with a jab to the head.
Rammhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rammhammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Rammhammer slips under a jab.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer moves away from the strike by James. #CL2#
Rammhammer closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Rammhammer tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rammhammer has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rammhammer misses with a body punch.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
James lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rammhammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Rammhammer misses the target.
Rammhammer lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer misses with an uppercut.
James misses with a looping left.
James misses with a looping right.
Rammhammer misses with a body shot.
Rammhammer avoids the body shot from James.
#T4#
James looks to land a left hand but Rammhammer moved out of range nicely.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Rammhammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rammhammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rammhammer throws a one two combo.
James cracks a nice hook into Rammhammer's ribs.
Nice shot lands for James.
Rammhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rammhammer scores with a decent looking hook.
James throws a body punch but Rammhammer moves out of range.
Rammhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Rammhammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
James tries to bum rush Rammhammer with a series of wild strikes but Rammhammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rammhammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James throws a hook to the side of Rammhammer's head but Rammhammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rammhammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rammhammer ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Rammhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Rammhammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from James misses.
James misses with an uppercut. Rammhammer saw that one coming.
James lands with a cross.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rammhammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James moves away from the strike by Rammhammer.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James sets himself, and Rammhammer steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Rammhammer's shoulder, as Rammhammer tries to avoid the shot.
Rammhammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
James throws a hook but Rammhammer blocks it.
Rammhammer ducks under a wild hook from James.
Rammhammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
Rammhammer ducks under a wild hook from James.
Rammhammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rammhammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rammhammer moves out of range as James strikes.
Rammhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Rammhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rammhammer tries to counter with a clinch but James shakes him off and moves away.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rammhammer lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Rammhammer moves out of range as James strikes.
Rammhammer takes one to the side of the head.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Gerrald James is winning the standup battle so far.
Rammhammer ducks under a wild hook from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rammhammer works the jab nicely.
James takes a swing at Rammhammer's ribcage but misses.
Rammhammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rammhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James missing with a left hand there. Rammhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rammhammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rammhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Rammhammer loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Rammhammer drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James scores with a body shot.
#T3##KD#
James lands a big right hand that sends Rammhammer crashing to the mat! James stays standing though and waves Rammhammer back to his feet!#ROC#
Rammhammer is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rudolf Rammhammer has been cut.
Rammhammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rammhammer is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James misses with a wild body shot.
Rammhammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rammhammer get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Rammhammer stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but James runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrald James!
Gerrald James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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