Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018

#R1#
James slips under a jab.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
Norris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for Norris.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James blocks an uppercut.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James misses with some punches.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris working aggressively here.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James trying to stall but Norris improves his position. #BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norris stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Norris throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norris misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a left to the body.
James shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norris throws a shot to the body.
Norris swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A left lands for Norris.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Norris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. #T2#
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norris wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norris sprawls well. Norris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James is breathing heavily.#T3#
James blocks a head kick by Norris.
James fails to land the takedown.
James fails with the takedown
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris scores with a shot to the body.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norris wants it to stay on the feet.
Norris swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for James on that attempt.
James shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norris throws a leg kick but James moved away.#T4#
Norris misses with a straight right.
Norris takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Norris lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norris misses with a left hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Norris.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Norris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Norris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Norris finds it's way through James's defenses. #ROC2#
James is rocked!
James shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Norris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Norris tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Norris throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Norris misses with a looping right.
James shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.#T1#
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norris as he avoids it easily.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris misses with a body kick. #TD#
Norris tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Norris wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Norris wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norris trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Norris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James avoids the attempt from Norris to control.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norris can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
James gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
James moves out of range as Norris strikes.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Norris looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norris missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.#T4#
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norris defends well and James ends up having to push Norris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James goes for a double leg but Norris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norris continues to drive forward.
James moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norris throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norris looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
James shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Norris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James fails with the takedown.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris throws a low kick but James avoids it.
James throws a big counter combination but Norris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Norris looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Rick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James avoids the head kick by Norris. #T3#
A jab from Norris does it's job there.
Norris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norris avoids it really well and circles away.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Mason Norris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norris is looking to reverse the position.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Norris is looking for a sweep.
Norris wants to control but James postures up.
Norris is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
James is working to tighten his grip on Norris's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Norris has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but James is really squeezing tight and eventually Norris passes out! James breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rick James!
Rick James bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walsh enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walsh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Walsh is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walsh. #REVB#
Walsh is trying to get back to full guard.
James tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Walsh is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walsh avoid being mounted?
Walsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Walsh keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
James stands up from half guard. #TD#
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Walsh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SU#
James stands up and waves to Walsh to follow him. #T1##TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walsh did well to prevent James getting side control.#SU#
James stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
James looking to score a takedown here. Walsh is defending well but James drives through and ends up in Walsh's guard.#SUB2#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walsh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
James stands up and waves to Walsh to follow him. #TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into Walsh's guard.#T2##SU#
Walsh is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walsh on his heels. He'll look to pass Walsh's guard now, I'm sure.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
James stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
James drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
James gets to his feet. Walsh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walsh working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Walsh is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walsh wants to get back to his feet but James is dominant here and he's now got Walsh's back!#SU#
James decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate. #TD#
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3##SU#
James decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walsh's guard.
Walsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walsh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Walsh working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
Walsh looks winded!#SU#
James stands up and beckons Walsh to join him on the feet. #TD#
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walsh to the ground. James is now in Walsh's guard.#SU#
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walsh to the ground. James is now in Walsh's guard.
Walsh is wriggling around but James manages to pass to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REVB##SU#
James gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
James scores with a takedown into Walsh's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Walsh, not yet. #SUB2#
Walsh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
James gets to his feet - Walsh follows without any prompting. #TD#
James dives in and scores a takedown into Walsh's guard.
Walsh wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and James manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
James prevents Walsh from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
James scores with a takedown into Walsh's guard.#SU#
Walsh is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
James feints and as Walsh raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
James gets a takedown into half guard.
Walsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
James moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Walsh.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
James stands up. #T1##TD#
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
James decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walsh works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Walsh looking for subs off his back but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
Walsh is breathing heavily.#SU#
James decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walsh did well to prevent James getting side control.
Walsh is trying to escape back to his feet but James uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
James escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walsh did well to prevent James getting side control.
Walsh wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
James stands up and beckons Walsh to join him on the feet.
Walsh shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Walsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Walsh scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but James manages to mount him! #T3#
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU#
James get's back to his feet.#TD#
James scores with a takedown into Walsh's guard.#SU#
James stands up from Walsh's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walsh to the mat! Walsh manages to get full guard. #SU#
James stands and steps away. Walsh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4##SU#
James gets to his feet - Walsh follows without any prompting. #TD#
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walsh was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walsh is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walsh. #REVB#
Walsh gets full guard.#SU#
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
James dives in and scores a takedown into Walsh's guard.#SUB2#
Walsh working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
Walsh trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that second round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walsh on his heels. He'll look to pass Walsh's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
James gets to his feet - Walsh follows without any prompting. #TD#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walsh gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Walsh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walsh wants to hit a switch here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walsh there!
James content just to control the position here.
Walsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walsh is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
James controlling from mount.
Walsh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James avoids the attempt from Walsh to control.#SU#
James stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walsh napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
James stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2##SU#
James decides to stand up. #TD#
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walsh sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
James stands up and beckons Walsh to join him on the feet.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walsh is looking to get back to his feet here but James is keeping cool and he's managed to take Walsh's back.#SU#
James decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.#T3##TD#
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walsh tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Walsh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rick James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walsh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rick James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Walsh is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
James gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Walsh get back to his feet.#TD#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walsh!#SU#
James decides to stand up, so the ref orders Walsh to his feet. #TD#
James gets a double leg takedown into Walsh's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick James showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick James!
After the fight, Rick James was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WFC 16:Rose vs Rurik
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Zvonimir throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James fails to land the takedown.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Zvonimir sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zvonimir's waist but Zvonimir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zvonimir but Zvonimir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zvonimir throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zvonimir defends it nicely.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zvonimir defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Zvonimir sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zvonimir leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Zvonimir tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
Zvonimir throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
James shoots and misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
James is rocked!
Zvonimir lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zvonimir misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
A little feinted left hand from Zvonimir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zvonimir but Zvonimir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Zvonimir counters with a beautiful punch that sends James to the canvas!
James is still in real trouble! Can Zvonimir finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James wants to stand up but Zvonimir is controlling him.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Zvonimir scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Zvonimir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Zvonimir 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.
Zvonimir prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Zvonimir throws a big right hand that misses.
Zvonimir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zvonimir throwing strikes but missing.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zvonimir 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.
Zvonimir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zvonimir looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
James stops Zvonimir from standing up.
James is looking to stand up but Zvonimir won't let him. #ES#
Zvonimir manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Zvonimir swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zvonimir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zvonimir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Zvonimir avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Zvonimir is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Zvonimir into the cage.
James prevents a body shot from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands an uppercut.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zvonimir.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Zvonimir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zvonimir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
James throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zvonimir.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James just leaning against Zvonimir, taking a breather.
Zvonimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zvonimir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zvonimir lands a left hand.
Zvonimir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Zvonimir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zvonimir pressing his opponent against the cage.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zvonimir lands a body shot.
James is trying to stall.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Zvonimir.
James looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zvonimir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitar Zvonimir dominated that round.
That's time! Zvonimir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Zvonimir gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Zvonimir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zvonimir throws a good cross that connects.
James shoots in and drives through. Zvonimir sprawls well.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Zvonimir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Zvonimir throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zvonimir as he avoids it easily.
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zvonimir misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James. #KD#
Zvonimir moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! James goes down! Can Zvonimir finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zvonimir tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. #T1#
Zvonimir prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Zvonimir controlling from the top position.
Zvonimir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Zvonimir postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zvonimir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zvonimir is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zvonimir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zvonimir postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Zvonimir wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zvonimir throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zvonimir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zvonimir looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zvonimir is proving hard to escape from.
Zvonimir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zvonimir is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Zvonimir scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Zvonimir throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
James misses with a takedown attempt - Zvonimir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zvonimir looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zvonimir defends well and James ends up having to push Zvonimir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zvonimir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dmitar Zvonimir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zvonimir.
James is breathing heavily.#KD#
Zvonimir bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops James! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #T4#
Zvonimir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zvonimir loads up on a big left hand. James felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zvonimir looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! James can't hide his disappointment, as Zvonimir celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitar Zvonimir!
A very excited looking Dmitar Zvonimir 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.

Event: Combate FL: Aas vs Doubtfire
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Locke is looking to score with low kicks.
Locke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke throws a counter combo.
Locke throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Locke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James lands with a straight right. Locke didn't see that one coming.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from James.
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 wild combination.
James throws a series of punches but Locke moves out of range.
Locke tries to counter by closing the distance.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James. #T1#
Locke connects with a crisp jab.
Locke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James lands a jab to the head.
James dips to his left and cracks Locke with an uppercut!
Locke lands a jab to the head.
James looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke scores with a leg kick.
Locke tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James throws a poor cross that misses
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke lands a front kick.
James looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke misses with the body kick
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
And Locke responds with a good body kick, but James manages to step out the way in time.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James throws a one two combo.
Locke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Locke tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
James misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
James misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke looks to throw a body kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Locke scores with a body shot.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Locke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Locke misses its intended target.
James scores with a one two! Locke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Locke jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Locke staying out of range there.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Locke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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.
Locke throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses with a two punch combination.
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 Rick James will probably get the nod.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Locke misses with a body shot.
Locke feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James stalks Locke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Locke's face. Locke staggers backwards, shaken.
Rick James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
Locke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
Locke wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
James is looking for a counter combo.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
James throws a series of punches but Locke moves out of range.
Locke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke slips a straight right by James.
James throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
James lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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? #T1#
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Locke, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Locke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
James misses with a straight left.
Locke tries to counter with a clinch but James shakes him off and moves away.
Locke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Locke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with the combination.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Locke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Locke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Locke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Locke doesn't seem phased though.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Locke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James misses with a body shot.
Locke throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Locke throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Locke circles away quickly and effectively.
James checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James blocks a body shot from Locke.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land. #T3#
James misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As James backs off Locke throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Locke is looking to clinch.
Locke slips a jab and a cross from James.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James cracks Locke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Locke delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James moves out of range as Locke throws a body kick.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
James connects with a single shot there.
Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Locke scores with a shot to the body.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
James swinging wildly here.
James scores with the left hand. Locke knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Rick James will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Locke gets a clinch.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
James trying to control the position but instead, Locke has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Locke misses with some punches.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage. #T1#
James lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
A short right from James.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Locke.
Locke lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Locke clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Locke works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Locke cracks James with a nice body shot.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of James's head. #ROC2#
James is rocked!
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
James seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Locke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Rick James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James tries a body shot but Locke blocks it. #T4#
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James looking to stall.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Locke.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 29:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Locke!
John Locke very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes 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.

Event: C28: Baker vs Shankoli
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Jackson tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for James to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson. #T1#
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James lands a left hand.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A short left from James.
James slows down the pace here.
James blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. #T2#
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
James misses with a body punch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from James.
James blocks an uppercut.
James misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #T3#
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James misses with a body punch. #BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range. #CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Jackson avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.#T4#
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James misses with some punches.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
James lands with a nice body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jackson tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Jackson moves away from the strike by James.
James tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rick James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James misses with a body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow James down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for James.
Jackson slips a jab from James.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jackson is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A right-left combo lands from James.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from James.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
James misses with an uppercut.
Jackson wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson avoids the body shot from James.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson tries to clinch there but James circles away. #CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
James misses with a body punch.
A short right from Jackson.
James digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jackson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
James throws an elbow that misses.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from James.
Jackson misses with some punches.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from James.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
James tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jackson.
James blocks an uppercut.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James avoids the body shot from Jackson.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from James.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson avoids the body shot from James.
James keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
James misses with a looping right.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from James.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
James throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
James lands with a good body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson moves out of range as James strikes.#CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James misses with the head strike.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. #T3#
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a body punch.
James presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A short uppercut from James.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Rick James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A short left from James.
James works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick James!
In his post fight interview, Rick James started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Michael Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

Event: C23: Sionis vs Slice
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obamacare manages to avoid it.
Obamacare misses with a combination #CL2#
and James counters by clinching up.
James keeps control of Obamacare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Obamacare breaks the clinch.
A combination from Obamacare does no damage.
Obamacare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Obamacare scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
James lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Baraka Obamacare has been cut.
Obamacare is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from James.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obamacare avoids it.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
Obamacare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James working aggressively here.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
Obamacare takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obamacare throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Obamacare has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from James on the inside. #T1#
Obamacare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obamacare.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James lands a shot to the body.
Obamacare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James has Obamacare pushed against the cage.
Obamacare misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Baraka Obamacare's cut is getting worse.
James lands an elbow just above Obamacare 's eye.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Obamacare.
James missing with knees to the body.
Obamacare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Obamacare swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obamacare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obamacare lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Obamacare.
Obamacare has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Baraka Obamacare's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obamacare lands a nice uppercut.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obamacare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.#T2#
A short uppercut from James.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Baraka Obamacare's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
Obamacare is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Obamacare controls the action.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obamacare lands a left hand.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baraka Obamacare's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick James!
A less than humble Rick James misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C19: Furia vs Sionis
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Dangerous Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dangerous Jr scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Dangerous Jr clinches up against the cage.
Dangerous Jr lands with a left to the head.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Dangerous Jr dodges an elbow strike from James.
Dangerous Jr misses with a body punch.
Dangerous Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dangerous Jr cracks James with a nice body shot.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Dangerous Jr has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr blocks a body shot from James.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Dangerous Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Dangerous Jr.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Dangerous Jr can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerous Jr is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dangerous Jr has his back to the cage.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Dangerous Jr.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Dangerous Jr controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Dangerous Jr.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dangerous Jr trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dangerous Jr into the cage.#BC#
Dangerous Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from James misses.
Dangerous Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dangerous Jr avoids the body shot from James.
James walks into a straight right hand from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr throws a body kick that misses. #KD#
Dangerous Jr lands a left and a right that send James crashing to the mat, dazed. Dangerous Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
James is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rick James has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerous Jr is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Dangerous Jr finish him?
Dangerous Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James moves in looking to clinch but Dangerous Jr pushes him off.
Dangerous Jr drops James with a naaaaasty hook - James is in real trouble here! Dangerous Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Dangerous Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Dangerous Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C15: Gatsby vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
James with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
James lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bullard sprawling to the canvas. James follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bullard hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Bullard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
James missing with knees to the body.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullard.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
Bullard avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
James told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
Bullard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
Bullard avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
A left hand lands to the body for Bullard. #BC#
Bullard manages to break the clinch.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullard moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.#T1#
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
James has Bullard up against the cage in a clinch.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard lands a nice shot to the body.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Bullard manages to break the clinch.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullard scrambles back to his feet.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
James misses the jab.
James blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Bullard dodges the punch combination from James. #T2##CL2#
James darts in and clinches Bullard up against the cage.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short 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!
James blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bullard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not. #BC#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
Tony Bullard's cut is getting worse.
James lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Bullard clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bullard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Bullard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Tony Bullard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bullard breaks the clinch.
James throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullard throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bullard.
Bullard tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Bullard.
Bullard tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Bullard back against the cage.
Bullard managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Bullard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bullard is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bullard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
Bullard stalling in the clinch.
Bullard looking to slow down the pace here.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James pushes Bullard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Bullard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bullard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullard tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullard blocks a head kick by James.
Bullard throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Bullard. Bullard maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from James.
Bullard is breathing heavily.
Bullard trying to land knees to the body.
Bullard avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Bullard tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bullard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bullard prevents a body shot from James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullard blocks an elbow strike.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bullard tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by James.
Bullard throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullard is just out of range.
Rick James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bullard avoids the head kick by James.
Bullard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
Bullard throws a one two combo. #CL#
Bullard darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James lands an elbow that stopped Bullard in his tracks for a moment.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullard stalling the fight.
Bullard effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bullard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rick James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Bullard back against the cage. #BC#
Bullard breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Bullard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard moves out of range of the body kick.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullard tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws a jab when Bullard was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bullard.
James avoiding damage as Bullard throws knees to the body.
Bullard scores with a hook to the body.
Bullard looking to slow down the pace here.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bullard is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bullard trying to stall but James improves his position.
James throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullard avoids the damage to the body.
Bullard digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank. #T2#
James misses with a punch to the body.
Bullard lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Bullard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Bullard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bullard into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bullard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Bullard to work.
Bullard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right from Bullard.
Bullard 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. Bullard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James with a hook.
Bullard misses with the combination.
James misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Bullard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bullard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James loads up on a big right hand but Bullard slips the punch.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Bullard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Jeez, Tony Bullard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Bullard pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bullard stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
Bullard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bullard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bullard has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Bullard manages to break the clinch. #T4#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Bullard gets a clinch.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Bullard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick James!
Rick James took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: C11: Baker vs Ashton
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wightman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wightman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Wightman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is trying to stand.
Wightman trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
Wightman stops James from getting back to his feet.
My spies in LOD:NYC Striking Academy inform me that Wightman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Wightman trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wightman on the ground.
Wightman throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
James wants to get back to his feet.
Wightman wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
Wightman prevents James from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wightman is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wightman is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Ground and pound from Wightman.
Wightman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wightman is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wightman trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
Wightman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wightman controlling the action here.
James is looking to escape.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James pushes Wightman off looking to stand but Wightman dives back in and keeps control.
Wightman lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Wightman wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Wightman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wightman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Wightman thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Wightman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wightman.
Wightman forces his way into half guard.
Wightman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Wightman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wightman connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Wightman working James over with strikes.
James is looking to escape.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wightman throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wightman content to control rather than advance.
Wightman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman 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#
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Wightman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
James manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wightman blocks an elbow strike.
Wightman misses with a punch on the inside.
Wightman managing to block the knees to the body from James.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
Wightman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wightman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James stops a takedown attempt from Wightman.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Wightman scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Wightman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wightman 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. Wightman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rick James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Wightman.
James tries to clinch up but Wightman circles away and keeps his distance.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Wightman. Wightman gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Wightman misses with a takedown #CL#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Wightman on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
Wightman tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Wightman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Wightman tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wightman back against the cage.
Wightman has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wightman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice body punch from Wightman - that landed with a thud.
James misses with an elbow strike.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wightman's defenses.
Wightman avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wightman throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Wightman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wightman.
A short right from Wightman on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wightman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Wightman misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Wightman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wightman is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Wightman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wightman misses with the head strike.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Wightman swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Rick James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wightman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James lands an elbow that stopped Wightman in his tracks for a moment.
Wightman scores with a hook to the body.
James missing with knees to the body.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it.
Wightman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wightman avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Wightman lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wightman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Wightman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wightman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
James clinches up with Wightman and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman takes an elbow to the temple.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Wightman takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
James working aggressively here.
Wightman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wightman is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James wants to clinch.
James is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Wightman pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands an elbow inside that Wightman shrugs off.
Wightman throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Wightman goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wightman shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
James darts in and clinches Wightman up against the cage.#TD2#
Wightman drags the fight down to the ground.
Wightman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wightman is proving hard to escape from.
Wightman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman is still trying to improve position.
Wightman 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##T1#
Wightman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wightman is stalling here. James is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wightman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and James has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wightman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wightman trying to control here.
Wightman manages to get to full guard.
Wightman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wightman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wightman throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Wightman wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James wants to stand but Wightman is controlling the position. #T3#
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Wightman wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Wightman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wightman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wightman prevents James from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wightman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Wightman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wightman.
Wightman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James is looking to stand up but Wightman isn't so interested in that idea.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
James uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Wightman drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wightman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wightman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wightman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wightman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Wightman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wightman 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wightman!
Blake Wightman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Combate 7: Nocaute
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1##CL2#
James has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
James lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James lands a body punch.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
James lands a left hand.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from James.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
James creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Gracie! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for James.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James!
A pretty intense looking Rick James took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 12
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Orsini there.
Orsini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsini avoids the body shot from James.
James lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsini on the side of the head.
Orsini slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from James lands.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Orsini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James misses with a double jab
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab.
James misses with an uppercut
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Orsini.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James scores with a jab.
James misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Orsini counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Orsini lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
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 an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Orsini sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orsini is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orsini throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.#T3#
James swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Orsini counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Orsini finish him?!
James misses the jab.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Orsini counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks James out cold! What a finish! Orsini is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessandro Orsini!
During a confident post fight interview, Alessandro Orsini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
James throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
James misses with a looping right.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Fitzgerald forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
James blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from James.
Fitzgerald looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
James blocks an uppercut.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch. #T2#
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Fitzgerald is working James over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald pressing his opponent against the cage.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Fitzgerald tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but James blocks it. #T4#
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
James tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzgerald working James over with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
James tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from James. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Fitzgerald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James misses with some punches. #T2#
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Fitzgerald misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzgerald tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
James scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andy Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside. #T3#
James throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
James misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from James.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzgerald throws an elbow but misses.
James pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzgerald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
James tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald digs a good hook to James's body.
Fitzgerald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald works James's body with a nice hook.
Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from James.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzgerald takes one to the chin there.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fitzgerald slips a jab from James.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that is checked
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald digs a good hook to James's body.
Fitzgerald throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzgerald swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzgerald throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
Andy Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from James.
Fitzgerald works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.#T4#
James throws an elbow that misses.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from James.

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 Andy Fitzgerald.
Well Fitzgerald 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
James misses with a body punch
and Cesar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Cesar Chavez lands a left and a right that send James crashing to the mat, dazed. Cesar Chavez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
James is rocked!
James moves forwards but Cesar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Cesar Chavez finish him?
James looks to land a right hand but Cesar Chavez moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cesar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Cesar Chavez lands a big uppercut and James crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but James looks OK. Cesar Chavez waves James back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James missing with a left hand there. Cesar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cesar Chavez throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Cesar Chavez 's shoulder, as Cesar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Cesar Chavez defending well as James loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Cesar Chavez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends James sprawling to the canvas! James rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cesar Chavez finish him?!
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Cesar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Cesar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cesar Chavez . #T1#
Cesar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Cesar Chavez is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
Cesar Chavez 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. Cesar Chavez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesar Chavez misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Cesar Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
Cesar Chavez throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
Cesar Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Cesar Chavez jumps guard.
James won't allow Cesar Chavez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Cesar Chavez 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.#SUB#
Cesar Chavez looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Cesar Chavez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.#SUB#
Cesar Chavez looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily. #SUB#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Cesar Chavez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cesar Chavez wants to hit a switch here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cesar Chavez there!
Cesar Chavez wants to hold on but James pushes him away.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that James has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cesar Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cesar Chavez regains half guard.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cesar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James misses with an uppercut
and Cesar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cesar Chavez .
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cesar Chavez lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks James out cold! James is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
Don Julio Cesar Chavez retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Don Julio Cesar Chavez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 5
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Potter has been cut.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Potter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Potter misses with an uppercut
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James cracks a nice hook into Potter's ribs.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Potter - just one landing.
James clobbers Potter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Potter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James thuds his right hand into Potter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Potter is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Potter moves into range and clinches up with James.
James is working Potter over against the cage.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a body shot from Potter.
James lands an elbow that stopped Potter in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potter misses with some punches.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Potter dodges an elbow strike from James.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James lands an elbow just above Potter 's eye. #CUT2#
Peter Potter's cut is getting worse.
Potter prevents a body shot from James.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Peter Potter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
James works Potter's body with a nice hook.#T2#
James throws a hook but Potter blocks it.
Potter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James walks into a left hand.
Potter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from James.
Peter Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws out a loose jab but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
James moves out of range as Potter throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
Potter throws a sloppy head kick
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James misses with a left hand
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James wants to clinch.#T3#
James throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potter misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Potter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James misses with a right hand
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potter misses with a jab to the body
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Jeez, Peter Potter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
James jabs Potter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from James misses.
Potter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Potter takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James moves out of range as Potter strikes.
Potter misses with the combination.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potter slips under a jab from James.
Potter cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter misses with a hook #CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Potter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Potter.
Potter misses with a right hand #CL2#
and James moves into the clinch.
James lands an elbow that stopped Potter in his tracks for a moment.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Potter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick James!
Rick James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Revolution XC 6
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Luiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James punishes Luiz's body with a nice straight punch.
Luiz throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Luiz.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Luiz's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Fernando Luiz has been cut.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Dragon MMA in the buildup to the fight.
James defending well as Luiz loads up on a big left hand.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luiz throws a body shot but no joy.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Luiz misses.
James throws out a loose jab but Luiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
James fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Luiz lands a jab to the head.
James missing with a left hand there. Luiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Luiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luiz doesn't seem bothered though.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Luiz.
Luiz misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Luiz blocks a jab.
Luiz throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James takes one on the button.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luiz throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luiz.
James digs a good hook to Luiz's body.
Luiz looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Luiz misses the target.
Luiz ducks under a wild hook from James.
Luiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
Luiz misses with some punches.
Luiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Luiz tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Luiz back against the cage.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luiz's defenses.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James blocking some punches.
Luiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luiz lands an uppercut.
Luiz throws a head punch that misses.
James throws an elbow that misses.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luiz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Luiz.
James tries to throw a body punch but Luiz avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Luiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luiz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. James seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luiz can turn it around.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Luiz lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands an elbow inside that Luiz shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Fernando Luiz's cut even more.
A body shot lands from James.
James gets through Luiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James misses with a body punch.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James lands a right hand.
James lands a body punch.
Luiz 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.
Luiz tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luiz throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luiz throws a head punch that misses.
Luiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Luiz'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 left hand
and Luiz counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Luiz to acknowledge the strikes.
Luiz 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.
Luiz defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luiz.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Luiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James throws a body punch but Luiz moves out of range.
Luiz swings for the body but James moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Luiz counters with a nice body shot.
Luiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Luiz's shoulder, as Luiz tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Luiz takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Luiz moves away from the strike by James.
It seemed like Luiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James throws an off balance right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James misses with a hook. Luiz ducked under it nicely.
Luiz takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
James lands a big right hand that sends Luiz crashing to the mat! James stays standing though and waves Luiz back to his feet!#ROC#
Luiz is rocked!
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
James looks to land a left hand but Luiz moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luiz moves away from the strike by James.
Luiz swinging wildly here.
Luiz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.#T2#
Luiz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James connects with a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Fernando Luiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
James rushes Luiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luiz tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Luiz back against the cage.
Luiz taking a breather.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Luiz is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Luiz blocks an elbow strike.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Luiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rick James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James lands a damaging elbow.
James lands a damaging elbow.
Luiz misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luiz.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
Luiz seems to have recovered his senses.
James lands an elbow just above Luiz 's eye.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Luiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
Fernando Luiz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fernando Luiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick James!
A victorious Rick James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Revolution XC 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the body from James misses
and Cesar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cesar Chavez misses with a looping left.
James walks into a left hand.
Cesar Chavez throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from James misses.
Cesar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cesar Chavez slips under a jab from James.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cesar Chavez avoids the body shot from James.
Cesar Chavez feints with a jab and clips James right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! James is sent crashing into the canvas and Cesar Chavez leaps in for the kill! James tries to get to his feet but Cesar Chavez is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that James is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
Don Julio Cesar Chavez is the new welterweight champion!
Don Julio Cesar Chavez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1##CL#
Potter drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from James.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Potter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James lands an elbow just above Potter 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Potter has been cut.
Potter misses with some punches.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from James misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Potter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
Potter moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
James lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Potter goes down and covers up as James starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James!
Rick James is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rick James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James cracks a nice hook into Belcher's ribs.
Belcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James with a hook.
Belcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
James lands a slapping body shot.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Belcher off the cage and back into range.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a body shot.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James punishes Belcher's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.#T1#
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belcher.
Belcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James with a jab.#ROC#
Belcher is rocked!
Belcher walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from James! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick James!
Rick James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 5
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Cesar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Cesar Chavez swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Cesar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cesar Chavez throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Cesar Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Cesar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cesar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Cesar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Cesar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Cesar Chavez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cesar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar Chavez fails to land with a series of punches.
Cesar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cesar Chavez throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Cesar Chavez slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Cesar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cesar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
James connects with a right hand. Cesar Chavez shakes it off.
James throws a jab when Cesar Chavez was well out of range.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cesar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Cesar Chavez throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Cesar Chavez misses with a straight right.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Cesar Chavez finds it's target.
Cesar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cesar Chavez misses with a looping left.#T2#
Cesar Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cesar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cesar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cesar Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Cesar Chavez throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James misses with a hook. Cesar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Cesar Chavez .
James takes a swing at Cesar Chavez 's ribcage but misses.
Cesar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Cesar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Cesar Chavez 's shoulder, as Cesar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
As James looks to move away, Cesar Chavez throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Cesar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cesar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cesar Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cesar Chavez blocks a jab.
Cesar Chavez slips under a jab from James.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cesar Chavez misses with a hook
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cesar Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cesar Chavez misses with a double jab.
Cesar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James misses the shot to the body.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cesar Chavez . #T4#
James misses with an uppercut
and Cesar Chavez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cesar Chavez lands a two punch combo.
James misses the shot to the body.
Cesar Chavez misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Cesar Chavez misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Cesar Chavez misses.
Cesar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Cesar Chavez .
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James ducks under a wild hook from Cesar Chavez .
James misses the jab.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cesar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Cesar Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Cesar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cesar Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cesar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Cesar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from James.
It looked like Cesar Chavez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cesar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cesar Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Cesar Chavez . Beautiful body shot.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesar Chavez digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Chavez darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from James.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
James misses the shot to the body.
Cesar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cesar Chavez lands an overhand right.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cesar Chavez misses with a body shot.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from James.
Cesar Chavez lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cesar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cesar Chavez throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James throws a series of punches but Cesar Chavez moves out of range.
Cesar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar Chavez lands a jab.#ROC#
James is rocked!
Jab by Cesar Chavez .
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Cesar Chavez finish him?#T2#
Cesar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Cesar Chavez misses with a wild combination.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Cesar Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Cesar Chavez wants to clinch.
Cesar Chavez misses with a right hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cesar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch combination from Cesar Chavez misses.
Cesar Chavez throws a jab when James was well out of range.#T3#
Cesar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Cesar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cesar Chavez lands a body shot.
Cesar Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Cesar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Cesar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cesar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a jab when Cesar Chavez was well out of range.
Cesar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Cesar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Cesar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Cesar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cesar Chavez manages to avoid it.
James misses with a looping right.
Cesar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Cesar Chavez is just out of range.#T4#
A big right from Cesar Chavez misses.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cesar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cesar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cesar Chavez .
James misses with a body shot.
Cesar Chavez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cesar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Cesar Chavez is rocked!
Cesar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
Oh Cesar Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cesar Chavez swinging wildly here.
Cesar Chavez seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James misses with a body punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Cesar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James throws a body punch but Cesar Chavez moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cesar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cesar Chavez throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James throws out a counter right but Cesar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cesar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Cesar Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cesar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cesar Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Cesar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
James misses with an uppercut.
Cesar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Cesar Chavez finds it's target.
James digs a good body shot into Cesar Chavez 's ribs.
Cesar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a straight right. #T1#
Cesar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cesar Chavez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cesar Chavez .#KD2#
James feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cesar Chavez sprawling to the canvas! Cesar Chavez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can James finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Cesar Chavez takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - James sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Cesar Chavez bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick James!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie stalls.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Lucio Gracie has been cut.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie moves away from the strike by James.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rick James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
James rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short right from James.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands with a left to the head.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.#T2#
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands with a right to the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Gracie tries to tie him up.
James tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
James misses with some punches.
James lands a right hand.
James misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
James lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from James.
Gracie is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt. #KD#
James cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him? #ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Lucio Gracie's cut even more.#CL#
James instigates a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Gracie wants to control but James passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Gracie won't allow James to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie wants to clinch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James is working Gracie over against the cage.
James lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
James scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
James gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James misses with a body punch.
James tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie jumps guard but James stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.#CUT#
The cut above Lucio Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rick James has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
Gracie leaves his chin hanging out and James seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gracie crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick James!
An out of breath Rick James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Ritari wants to clinch.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritari tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
Ritari tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Ritari 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 throws a shot from downtown. Ritari moves away and avoids it.
James misses the jab.
Ritari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James scores with a jab to the body.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Teiden Ritari has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a hook to the side of Ritari's head but Ritari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritari is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.#CL2#
James drives through and clinches with Ritari against the cage.
Ritari lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritari backwards.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritari controls his hands.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Ritari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritari controls his hands.
Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
Ritari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritari.
Ritari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Ritari blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
Ritari connects with a knee to the head.
James avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
Ritari blocks an uppercut.
James misses with a body punch.
James blocks an elbow strike from Ritari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James pushes Ritari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Ritari trying to land knees to the body.
James lands with a left to the head.
James pushes Ritari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritari trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ritari into the cage.
Ritari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritari.
Ritari blocking some punches.
Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
Ritari misses with a body punch.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ritari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ritari misses with a knee to the head.
James blocks an elbow strike from Ritari.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from James.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ritari is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ritari tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ritari ducks under a wild hook from James.
Ritari blocks a jab.#KD2#
James feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ritari sprawling to the canvas! Ritari rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can James finish him?! #ROC2#
Ritari is rocked!
Ritari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Ritari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritari misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
James lands a big uppercut and Ritari crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ritari looks OK. James waves Ritari back to his feet!
That kick from Ritari tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from James. #T4#
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ritari seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
James gets a clinch.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Ritari.
Ritari connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rick James has been cut.
Ritari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James avoids the elbow strike from Ritari, against the cage.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ritari blocking some punches.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
James forces Ritari back against the cage and clinches.
James tries to throw a body punch but Ritari avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James misses with a body punch.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritaris head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritari.
Ritari misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ritari just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritari or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ritari throws an elbow that misses.
James gets through Ritari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritari controls his hands. #T1#
James blocks the elbow strike.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Ritari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James misses with a straight right.
As James tries to get set, Ritari tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Ritari closes the distance and clinches.
Ritari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritari has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Ritari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
A hook to the body from James.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritari takes a shot to the head. #T2#
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritari.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritari. #KD2#
James drops Ritari onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ritari is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ritari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
James lands with a light punch inside. #KD2#
James drops Ritari onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ritari is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
James creates a bit of distance and cracks Ritari with a massive left hook! Ritari crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! James stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick James!
Rick James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bud. That's going to slow James down.
Bud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bud throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James misses with an uppercut.
Bud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bud, right into the meat.
Bud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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.
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.#CL2#
James has closed the distance and engaged Bud in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bud.
Bud blocking some punches.
James working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Bud swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
A head punch on the inside from Bud fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buds head.
James tries a body shot but Bud blocks it.
I was talking to Bud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James working aggressively here.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands with a left to the head.
James lands a left hand.
Bud wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from James.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James gets through Bud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James prevents Bud from breaking the clinch.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bud backwards.
Bud tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
James lands a left hand. #T2#
James scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
James drops Bud onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bud is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bud is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kona Bud has been cut.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Bud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bud is breathing heavily.
Bud pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bud can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Bud tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
James pushes Bud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bud with a big uppercut! Bud tries to clinch up but James pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bud to the mat! Bud covers up and James unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rick James!
An out of breath Rick James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1##CL2#
James darts in and clinches Rand up against the cage.
Rand wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James works on Rand's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands with a left to the head.
James digs a right hand underneath Rand's ribcage. Rand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Rand is rocked!
James presses Rand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James scores with a shot to the side of Rand's head.
Oh Rand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rand's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rand drops to his knees and James pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James!
Rick James thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland Island World 5-Finale
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Krustofski lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Krustofski avoids the body shot from James.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for James.
Jab from James.
Hyman Krustofski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krustofski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krustofski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krustofski was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Krustofski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James misses with a hook.
Krustofski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
James throws out a loose jab but Krustofski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krustofski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Krustofski.
Krustofski throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Krustofski connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with an uppercut.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Krustofski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krustofski swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Krustofski's shoulder, as Krustofski tries to avoid the shot.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
James is looking to counter the offense by Krustofski and move into the clinch.
Krustofski takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from James.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krustofski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krustofski scrambles back to his feet.
James throws a hook but Krustofski blocks it.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krustofski. Krustofski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krustofski, right into the meat.
Krustofski dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!#T2#
James misses with a looping right.
Krustofski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krustofski lands with an overhand left.
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!
Krustofski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Krustofski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krustofski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Krustofski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James avoids the body shot from Krustofski.
James lands with a nice combination. Krustofski backs away looking to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krustofski.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krustofski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krustofski! But no joy.#T3#
Krustofski tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Krustofski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krustofski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Krustofski.
James throwing a counter right hand but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Krustofski misses its intended target.
James is looking to counter punch.
Krustofski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krustofski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krustofski avoids the body shot from James.
Krustofski fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Krustofski throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Nice cross by James.
Krustofski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James backing away here, and Krustofski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Krustofski is looking to score with low kicks.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krustofski connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krustofski.
Krustofski moves out of range of the strikes.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from James misses.
Krustofski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but James blocks it well.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krustofski. Krustofski obviously looking to wear him down.
Krustofski connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Krustofski throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and James moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab by James.
James slips under a jab.
James takes a swing at Krustofski's ribcage but misses.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Krustofski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krustofski.
Krustofski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Krustofski tries to get set, James tries to push him back and clinch up but Krustofski manages to avoid the attempt.
Krustofski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Krustofski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Krustofski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krustofski can pounce on him.
James misses with an uppercut.
Krustofski lands a nice looking body shot.
James misses with a straight right. #T1#
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Krustofski.
James throws a looping overhand right but Krustofski ducks down to avoid it.
Krustofski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krustofski motions for James to come forward. Krustofski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Krustofski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krustofski.
Krustofski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James takes a swing at Krustofski's ribcage but misses.
Krustofski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Krustofski keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Nice shot by James.
James looks to land a left hand but Krustofski moved out of range nicely.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krustofski.#T2#
James takes a swing at Krustofski's ribcage but misses.
Krustofski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Krustofski tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
Krustofski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krustofski.
A jab from Krustofski finds it's way through James's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krustofski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters circling a little - Krustofski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krustofski moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Krustofski lands an overhand right.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by James.
Krustofski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
James is looking to clinch.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krustofski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krustofski throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krustofski connects with an inside leg kick.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krustofski.#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krustofski tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Krustofski back against the cage. #BC2#
Krustofski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rick James is winning the standup battle so far.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Krustofski cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Krustofski misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Krustofski throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krustofski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krustofski throws a hook but James blocks it.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That kick from Krustofski tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krustofski is looking to chop away at James's legs.
James takes a swing at Krustofski's ribcage but misses.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James looks to land a left hand but Krustofski moved out of range nicely.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Krustofski throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Krustofski dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Krustofski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Krustofski is just out of range.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
James is looking to counter the offense by Krustofski and move into the clinch.
Krustofski staying out of range there.
Krustofski scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krustofski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krustofski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krustofski misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krustofski scores with a head kick.
Krustofski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James is looking to counter the offense by Krustofski and move into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krustofski. #T1#
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krustofski. Krustofski obviously looking to wear him down.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krustofski staying out of range there.
Krustofski scores with a shot to the body.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krustofski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krustofski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krustofski throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krustofski just misses with a punch to the body.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
Krustofski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.#T2#
James misses with a hook.
Krustofski defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krustofski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James loads up on a big right hand but Krustofski slips the punch.
Krustofski misses with a kick to the body
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Krustofski misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James throws a looping overhand right but Krustofski ducks down to avoid it.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Krustofski seems unphased.
Krustofski lands with an overhand left.
Krustofski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Krustofski throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Krustofski circles away.
Krustofski throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krustofski misses with a wild body shot.
As Krustofski tries to get set, James tries to push him back and clinch up but Krustofski manages to avoid the attempt.
Krustofski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Krustofski misses with a kick to the body
and James counters with a left to the body.
James misses with an uppercut
and Krustofski counters with a left and a right that stings James.
Krustofski throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James slips under a jab from Krustofski.
James misses with a straight left.
Krustofski looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James checks a low kick from Krustofski.#T4#
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krustofski throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Krustofski manages to circle out of the way.
James misses with a looping right.
Krustofski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Krustofski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Krustofski.
Krustofski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James loads up on a big right hand but Krustofski slips the punch.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from James finds it's way through Krustofski's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Krustofski really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
James tries to clinch but Krustofski is having none of it.
James throws a looping overhand right but Krustofski ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krustofski.
Krustofski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Krustofski tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Krustofski counter with a right hand.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krustofski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Krustofski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James is looking to counter the offense by Krustofski and move into the clinch.
Krustofski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krustofski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krustofski moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Krustofski misses.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Krustofski lands a lovely overhand right.
Krustofski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Krustofski misses with a head kick.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krustofski scores with a jab to the body.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Krustofski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krustofski misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krustofski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Krustofski throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Jab, jab by Krustofski - just one landing.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Krustofski counters with a nice kick 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 throws a hook but Krustofski avoids it easily.
Krustofski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but James blocks it well.
James throws a looping overhand right but Krustofski ducks down to avoid it.
Krustofski misses with a leg kick.
Krustofski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James avoids the head kick by Krustofski.
James throwing a counter right hand but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Krustofski thows a left - swing and a miss!
James tries to clinch
letting Krustofski counter with a right hand. #CL#
James has managed to clinch. #T3##BC2#
Krustofski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws a lazy right hand but Krustofski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James throws a hook but Krustofski avoids it easily.
Krustofski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krustofski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krustofski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James is looking to counter punch.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krustofski moves away.
Krustofski misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
James throws a big shot that misses.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krustofski keeps the fight on the outside.
Krustofski slips under a jab.
Krustofski lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James throws a shot to the body.
Krustofski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krustofski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krustofski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Krustofski dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krustofski, right into the meat.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Krustofski.
A little jabbing left from Krustofski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krustofski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krustofski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Krustofski just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Krustofski misses.
James moves out of range as Krustofski strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James slips under a jab from Krustofski.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
James dips to his left and cracks Krustofski with an uppercut!#T1#
Krustofski cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krustofski throws a leg kick
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Krustofski.
And Krustofski responds with a good body kick, but James manages to step out the way in time.
James throws a lazy right hand but Krustofski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Krustofski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Krustofski counters with a nice leg kick.
James wants to clinch but Krustofski slips to the side
and Krustofski counters with a two punch combo.
Krustofski catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Krustofski.
James blocks a head kick by Krustofski.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
James blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krustofski misses with an uppercut. #CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
Krustofski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot in the inside from Krustofski. #BC2#
Krustofski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krustofski lands a jab.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krustofski.
Krustofski lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Krustofski missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krustofski with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krustofski. #T3#
Krustofski slips a straight right by James.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krustofski manages to avoid it.
Krustofski punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James misses with a body punch
and Krustofski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. James really felt that one!
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krustofski throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Krustofski finds it's target.
Hyman Krustofski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James scores with a hook to the body. Krustofski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James tries to clinch but Krustofski moves out of range.
Krustofski thinks about the counter body kick.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Krustofski.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krustofski 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.
Krustofski moves away from the strike by James. #T4#
Krustofski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Krustofski looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Krustofski scores with a kick to the body.
James blocks a leg kick.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krustofski connects with a crisp jab.
Krustofski throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Krustofski defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krustofski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James throws a shot from downtown. Krustofski moves away and avoids it.
Krustofski stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Krustofski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyman Krustofski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krustofski 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 46:49
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyman Krustofski! Hyman Krustofski retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hyman Krustofski thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HI 71- WedFight XII
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Krustofski slips under a jab from James.
James has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Krustofski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James looks to land a right hand but Krustofski moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Krustofski misses the target.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krustofski misses with a few strikes there.
Krustofski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
James moves into range and clinches up with Krustofski.#BC#
Krustofski breaks from the clinch.
Krustofski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krustofski throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krustofski is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Krustofski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from James does it's job there.
Krustofski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Krustofski tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krustofski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Krustofski throws a counter high kick but James was just alert enough to avoid it.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Krustofski is just out of range.
Krustofski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
James takes a swing at Krustofski's ribcage but misses.
Krustofski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Krustofski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krustofski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krustofski takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James misses with a body shot.
Krustofski lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
James clinches.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Krustofski controls his hands.
Krustofski misses with a punch on the inside.
Krustofski is working James over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Krustofski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James. #CUT2#
It looks like Hyman Krustofski has been cut.
Krustofski lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Krustofski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krustofski lands a lovely overhand right.
Krustofski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Krustofski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James throws a looping overhand right but Krustofski ducks down to avoid it.
Krustofski moves out of range as James strikes.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Krustofski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James misses with a hook
and Krustofski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Krustofski avoids the body shot from James.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from James misses.
Krustofski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Krustofski throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Krustofski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James misses with an uppercut
and Krustofski counters with a right hand to the body.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Krustofski is just out of range.
James misses with an uppercut.
Krustofski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Krustofski off the cage and back into range.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krustofski. #T4#
James moves out of range of the body kick from Krustofski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Krustofski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krustofski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krustofski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Krustofski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James misses with a straight right.
James digs a good body shot into Krustofski's ribs.
James swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range.
Krustofski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krustofski throws a leg kick
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from James misses.
Krustofski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krustofski misses with a body kick.
Krustofski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws out a powerful jab.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyman Krustofski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Krustofski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Krustofski pushes him away.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Krustofski throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Krustofski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Krustofski misses.
Krustofski slips under a jab.
Krustofski throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range.
Krustofski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James avoids the head kick by Krustofski.
Krustofski throws a head kick that misses.
James lands with a hook. Krustofski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range.
James misses with an uppercut. Krustofski saw that one coming.#T1#
Krustofski 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 throws a shot from downtown. Krustofski moves away and avoids it.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krustofski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krustofski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Krustofski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krustofski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Krustofski tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
Krustofski throws a leg kick
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Krustofski tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Krustofski lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krustofski.
A jab from Krustofski does it's job there.
James throws a right hand that Krustofski ducks under and follows up with a left that Krustofski also avoids with ease.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krustofski jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krustofski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Krustofski tries a head kick but it misses.
Krustofski misses with a kick to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krustofski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krustofski pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Krustofski settles back down.
Krustofski misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
Krustofski slips a jab from James.
James slips a straight right by Krustofski.
Krustofski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krustofski staying out of range there.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krustofski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James looks to land a left hand but Krustofski moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
James pushes Krustofski up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Krustofski breaks the clinch.
James throws a hook but Krustofski blocks it.
Rick James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krustofski.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krustofski.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Krustofski.
Krustofski misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James looks to land a left hand but Krustofski moved out of range nicely.
Krustofski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Krustofski lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James moves away from the strike by Krustofski.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krustofski.
James misses with a right hand
and Krustofski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Krustofski wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James checks a leg kick.
Krustofski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab. #T4#
James looks to throw the jab but Krustofski is out of range.
Krustofski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krustofski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James throws a lazy right hand but Krustofski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
Krustofski lands a body punch.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Krustofski.
A shot in the inside from Krustofski.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krustofski lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James misses with an elbow strike.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Krustofski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krustofski is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Krustofski into the cage.
Krustofski throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krustofski's defenses.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Krustofski.
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 Hyman Krustofski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hyman Krustofski'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.
#R3#
Krustofski throws a body kick that misses.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Krustofski defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James blocks the body kick.
Krustofski lands with a shot to the body.
Krustofski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krustofski throws a head kick that misses.
James throws out a counter right but Krustofski avoids it with no problem.
Krustofski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krustofski tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Krustofski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krustofski pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Krustofski settles back down.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krustofski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James works the jab nicely.#T1#
Krustofski lands with a shot to the body.
Krustofski looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Krustofski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Krustofski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krustofski.
Krustofski scores with a kick to the body.
James blocks a jab.
Krustofski throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Krustofski misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Krustofski misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Krustofski is looking to counter punch.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Krustofski misses with a body kick. #T2#
James moves out of range as Krustofski throws a body kick.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James misses the shot to the body.
James throws a lazy right hand but Krustofski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krustofski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James throws the left hand but Krustofski avoids the punch easily.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Krustofski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krustofski throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Krustofski seems unphased.
A jab from Krustofski misses.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James misses with a looping left.
James swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range. #T3#
James wants to clinch up but Krustofski keeps it at a distance.
James blocks a head kick by Krustofski.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Krustofski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James throws a body punch but Krustofski moves out of range.
James tries to clinch
and Krustofski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James moves away from the strike by Krustofski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krustofski. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Krustofski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Krustofski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krustofski looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James throws a lazy right hand but Krustofski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krustofski was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James looks to throw the jab but Krustofski is out of range. #T4#
Krustofski thows a leg kick but James checks it #CL2#
and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Krustofski controls his hands.
James working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krustofski.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krustofski avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Krustofski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krustofski cracks James with a nice body shot.
Krustofski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krustofski avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Krustofski pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Krustofski.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krustofski swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Krustofski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James takes a swing at Krustofski's ribcage but misses.
Krustofski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krustofski lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Krustofski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hyman Krustofski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
James blocks a head kick by Krustofski.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krustofski scores with a nice head shot.
James tries to clinch but Krustofski moves out of range.
James throws a hook but Krustofski avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Krustofski lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James lands a jab to the nose.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Krustofski's head back.
Krustofski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krustofski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Krustofski throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Krustofski counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
James with a hook.
Krustofski throws a leg kick that is checked
letting James counter with a right hand.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krustofski counters with a stiff right hand.
Krustofski just misses with a punch to the body.
Krustofski sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krustofski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krustofski looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Krustofski throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
James swings for the body but Krustofski moves out of range.
Krustofski throws a head kick that misses.
Krustofski throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Krustofski both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
A big right from James misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krustofski tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Krustofski counters with a right hand to the body.
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Krustofski misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James checks a low kick from Krustofski.
A big left from James misses.
James jabs at Krustofski's body.
Krustofski misses with an attempted mid kick.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krustofski.
Krustofski staying out of range there.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Krustofski throws a counter high kick but James was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Krustofski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Krustofski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Krustofski scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krustofski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krustofski was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Krustofski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Krustofski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Krustofski is just out of range.
Krustofski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krustofski slips a straight right by James.
An attempted straight right counter from Krustofski misses the target.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krustofski.
Krustofski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James takes a swing at Krustofski's ribcage but misses.
Krustofski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krustofski is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Krustofski wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Krustofski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James misses with a body shot.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krustofski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Krustofski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James misses with an uppercut
and Krustofski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James walks into a straight right hand from Krustofski.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krustofski. Krustofski obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Krustofski had his way with Rick James in that round.
The cut man is working on Hyman Krustofski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krustofski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krustofski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krustofski misses with a hook.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krustofski finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Krustofski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krustofski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Krustofski.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Krustofski.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Krustofski cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krustofski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krustofski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krustofski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krustofski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krustofski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krustofski throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krustofski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James misses with a looping left.
James throws out a loose jab but Krustofski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Krustofski misses its target.
James misses with an uppercut. Krustofski saw that one coming.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Krustofski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Krustofski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
Krustofski throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James misses with a straight right.
Krustofski avoids the body shot from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Krustofski counters with a head kick.
Krustofski throws a shot to the body.
Krustofski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from James does it's job there.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Krustofski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krustofski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krustofski.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.#T3#
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krustofski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Krustofski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krustofski throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krustofski.
James works Krustofski's body with a nice hook.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krustofski moves away from the strike by James.
Krustofski misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Krustofski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hyman Krustofski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krustofski slips a straight right by James.
Krustofski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krustofski.
James checks a low kick from Krustofski.
James checks a low kick from Krustofski.#T4#
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krustofski.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krustofski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krustofski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from James misses.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krustofski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James tries to move into range but Krustofski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krustofski throws a low kick but James avoids it.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krustofski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

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 Hyman Krustofski.
I think Krustofski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:47
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:48
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hyman Krustofski!
Hyman Krustofski is the new welterweight champion!
Hyman Krustofski gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HI 67 - Resurgence
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
James takes a swing at Thundercunt's ribcage but misses.
Thundercunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thundercunt tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Thundercunt back against the cage.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Thundercunt controls the action.
James blocking some punches.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Thundercunt.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundercunt tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Thundercunt back against the cage.
James pushes Thundercunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Thundercunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thundercunt's coach down at Woodhouse's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thundercunt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
James misses with a straight right.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thundercunt throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thundercunt misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from James misses.
Thundercunt throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Thundercunt tries to land a body kick
and Thundercunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thundercunt to counter with a crisp jab.
James connects with a single shot there.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thundercunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by James.
James looks to throw the jab but Thundercunt is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thundercunt scores with a nice right hand.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
James throws a body punch but Thundercunt moves out of range.
Thundercunt avoids the body shot from James.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thundercunt feints a counter leg kick.
Thundercunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thundercunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thundercunt connects with a jab.
Thundercunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James throws a body punch but Thundercunt moves out of range.
Thundercunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thundercunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James throws a jab when Thundercunt was well out of range.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Thundercunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thundercunt throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Thundercunt has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Thundercunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thundercunt lands a nice uppercut.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James blocking some punches.
Thundercunt lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt blocks an elbow strike from James. #T4#
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thundercunt throws an elbow that misses.
Thundercunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thundercunt pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt lands with a light punch inside.
James dodges an elbow strike from Thundercunt.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Thundercunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Thundercunt breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Thundercunt.
James with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trumps Thundercunt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thundercunt stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thundercunt lands a slapping body shot.
Thundercunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James misses the jab.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thundercunt 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.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.
Thundercunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt scores with a nice right hand.
Thundercunt looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James misses with a body shot.
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
James missing with a left hand there. Thundercunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thundercunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
James slips under a jab from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt slips under a jab.
Thundercunt tries a quick counter leg kick but James is wise to it.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thundercunt scores with a head kick.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Thundercunt throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Thundercunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thundercunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James is looking to counter punch.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Thundercunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James stuns Thundercunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thundercunt.
Good leg kick by Thundercunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James tries to clinch up.
James connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James jabs at Thundercunt's body.
James misses with a right hand
and Thundercunt counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
James moves into the clinch.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Thundercunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
Thundercunt struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Thundercunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thundercunt's defenses.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Thundercunt.
James blocking some punches.
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
James tries a body shot but Thundercunt blocks it.
Thundercunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trumps Thundercunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Thundercunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thundercunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thundercunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thundercunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thundercunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thundercunt throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James loads up on a big right hand but Thundercunt slips the punch.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James lands with an overhand left.
Thundercunt scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a hook but Thundercunt blocks it.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Thundercunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Thundercunt misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands a jab to Thundercunt's midsection.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thundercunt doesn't seem bothered though.
James looks to land a left hand but Thundercunt moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trumps Thundercunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Thundercunt counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James blocks a jab.#CL#
James drives through and clinches with Thundercunt against the cage.
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James is leaning against Thundercunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James works on Thundercunt's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
James lands an elbow just above Thundercunt 's eye.
Thundercunt pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
Thundercunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Thundercunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thundercunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James blocks an uppercut.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thundercunt's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Trumps Thundercunt has been cut.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James pushes Thundercunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
Nice elbow from James.
James tries to throw a body punch but Thundercunt avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thundercunt's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Thundercunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
James lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from James.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James lands an elbow inside that Thundercunt shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thundercunt's brow.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
James lands a nice elbow.
Thundercunt blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Thundercunt - that landed with a thud.
James cracks Thundercunt with a nice body shot.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thundercunt's brow.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Thundercunt is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thundercunt takes a shot to the head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thundercunt avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage. #T3#
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thundercunt's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thundercunt.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from James.
Thundercunt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt blocks an elbow strike.
Thundercunt prevents a body shot from James.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Thundercunt.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands a damaging elbow.
Thundercunt avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Thundercunt prevents a body shot from James.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands an elbow inside. #T4##BC2#
Thundercunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thundercunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thundercunt misses the jab.#CL#
James moves into the clinch.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thundercunt blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Thundercunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thundercunts head.
Thundercunt wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Trumps Thundercunt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Thundercunt tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James throwing a counter right hand but Thundercunt manages to avoid it.
James tests Thundercunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Thundercunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thundercunt! But no joy.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.#CL#
James forces Thundercunt back against the cage and clinches.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundercunt is trying to break free.
Thundercunt avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands an uppercut.
James lands a body punch.
Thundercunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
A short right from James.
Nice elbow from James.
James lands an uppercut.
Thundercunt blocks a body shot from James.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch. #KD#
James drops Thundercunt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thundercunt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Thundercunt is rocked!
James creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thundercunt with a big uppercut! Thundercunt tries to clinch up but James pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Thundercunt to the mat! Thundercunt covers up and James unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rick James!
Rick James is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Rick James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HI 65 - Voljin & Otis
Date: Jun 10, 2016

#R1#
James connects with a body shot that sends Ooe's belly button to the back.
James throws a shot from downtown. Ooe moves away and avoids it.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ooes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ooe.#CL#
Ooe has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
Ooe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Ooe fails to land.
Ooe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ooe's defenses.
A body shot lands from James.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from James.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ooe working aggressively here.
Ooe takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Kintarou Ooe has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ooe blocks the elbow strike.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
James misses with a body punch.
Ooe lands an uppercut.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ooe takes an elbow to the temple.
Ooe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James working aggressively here.
A short left from James.
Ooe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ooe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ooe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ooe backwards. #ROC2#
Ooe is rocked!
Ooe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ooe on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ooe fails to land.
James digs a right hand underneath Ooe's ribcage. Ooe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from James.
Ooe misses with some punches. #T2#
James pushes Ooe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Ooe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooe digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ooe misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands an elbow that stopped Ooe in his tracks for a moment.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ooe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from James.
Ooe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ooe is breathing heavily.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Ooe controls his hands.
James presses Ooe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James lands a big right hand that drops Ooe! The killer instinct kicks in and James finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James!
A very excited looking Rick James 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.

Event: HI 62
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
James lands a really nice looking cross but Parlow seems unphased.
James throws a hook to the side of Parlow's head but Parlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parlow throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James lands with a right hand.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parlow slips a straight right by James.
Parlow throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
James instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Parlow fails to land.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Parlow has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Parlow misses with a punch to the body.
Parlow misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parlow.
James tries a body shot but Parlow blocks it.
Nice elbow from James. #T1#
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Parlow - that landed with a thud.
James prevents a body shot from Parlow.
A short left from Parlow.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parlow can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Parlow swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parlow's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parlow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parlow lands a nice shot to the body.
James misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Parlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James scores with a hook to the body.
James blocks a body shot from Parlow. #T2#
Parlow has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Parlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parlow takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parlow throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James lands a nice elbow.
Parlow lands with a right to the head.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parlow misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Parlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parlow cracks James with a nice body shot.
Parlow lands a hook to the side of the head.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parlow.
James lands an uppercut.#T3#
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parlow misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Parlow.
James lands an elbow that stopped Parlow in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Jon Parlow's cut even more.
Parlow misses with a punch to the body.
Parlow lands with a left to the head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Parlow as the two fighters clinch.
Parlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short right from Parlow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parlow.
Parlow lands a shoulder strike.
Parlow takes an elbow to the temple.
Parlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from James.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parlow's brow.
Parlow lands a nice uppercut.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Parlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parlow prevents a body shot from James.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Parlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James tries to throw a body punch but Parlow avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Parlow throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from James.
Parlow is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Parlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parlow scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
James blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parlow lands with a light punch inside.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parlow throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parlow's brow.
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 Rick James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Parlow's cut.
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#
Parlow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
James cracks Parlow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parlow momentarily. #CL#
James moves into range and clinches up with Parlow.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parlow's elbow.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Parlow controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parlow is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parlow blocks an elbow strike from James.
Parlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rick James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands a damaging elbow.
Parlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
James lands an elbow inside.
Parlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from James. #CUT#
The cut above Jon Parlow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James lands an elbow just above Parlow 's eye.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parlow's defenses. #CUT#
Jon Parlow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parlow.
James prevents a body shot from Parlow.
James digs a right hand underneath Parlow's ribcage. Parlow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Parlow tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Parlow back against the cage.
James tries to work over Parlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parlows head.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Parlow is rocked!
Parlow prevents a body shot from James.
Parlow is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Nice elbow 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 lands an elbow that stopped Parlow in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jon Parlow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick James!
A very excited looking Rick James 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.

Event: HI50: Fight & Furious VI
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Santana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Jab by James.
Santana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santana.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
James has managed to clinch.
James lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by James.
A short uppercut from James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James misses with a body punch.
Santana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
James lands a jab to Santana's midsection.
Santana scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks. #T1#
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.#CL#
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James scores with a hook to the body.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Damian Santana has been cut.
Nice elbow from James.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from James on the inside.
Santana blocks a body shot from James.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Santana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James tries a body shot but Santana blocks it.
Nice elbow from James.
James lands an elbow just above Santana 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santana looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Santana is rocked!
James lands an elbow that stopped Santana in his tracks for a moment.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?#T2#
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James lands an elbow inside.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James cracks Santana with a nice body shot.
James pushes Santana against the cage. James is working some dirty boxing. James pushes off with a quick right hook! Santana goes down! Santana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! James moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James!
A relieved looking Rick 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.

Event: ISLAND FC 24
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Bones Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bones Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bones Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bones Junior takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James misses with an uppercut. Bones Junior saw that one coming.
James lunges at Bones Junior with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bones Junior's hand.
James's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bones Junior looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James throws a hook but Bones Junior avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bones Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bones Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bones Junior moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Bones Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James takes one on the button.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bones Junior.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Bones Junior.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Bones Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bones Junior.
Bones Junior throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Bones Junior jabs at James's body.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Bones Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James slips under a jab from Bones Junior.#T2#
James misses with a straight left.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bones Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James jabs at Bones Junior's body.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bones Junior on the side of the head.
Donk. James catches Bones Junior right on the button with a cross.
James misses with a right hand
and Bones Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bones Junior's head backwards.
James lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bones Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Bones Junior drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bones Junior is looking for the KO!#ROC#
James is rocked!
James tries to move into range but Bones Junior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones Junior finish him?
Bones Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
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 shot right to the bread basket.
Bones Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Bones Junior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bones Junior cracks James with a good jab.#T4#
Bones Junior connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bones Junior has knocked James down with a huge combo! Bones Junior steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
James throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Bones Junior counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bones Junior finish him?!
James moves away from the strike by Bones Junior.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Bones Junior counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Bones Junior drops James with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but James looks back up at him and smiles so Bones Junior waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bones Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Bones Junior dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
James misses with a body shot
and Bones Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bones Junior misses the target.
Bones Junior lands a jab.
Bones Junior throws a hook but James blocks it.
Bones Junior tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bones Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses the shot to the body.
Bones Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Bones Junior counters with a left to the body.
James misses with a straight left.
Bones Junior is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Bones Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Bones Junior misses with a wild combination.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bones Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bones Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from James misses.
Nice jab there from Bones Junior.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Bones Junior counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Bones Junior lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Bones Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Bones Junior cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
James misses with a looping left.
Bones Junior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Bones Junior.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bones Junior has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses with a right hand
and Bones Junior counters with a straight right hand.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
James jabs Bones Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bones Junior.#T3#
Bones Junior scores with a jab to the body.
Bones Junior slips a jab from James.
James with a jab.
Nice defenses there by James.
Bones Junior looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bones Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bones Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James missing with a left hand there. Bones Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bones Junior.
Bones Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bones Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Bones Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bones Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bones Junior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James moves away from the strike by Bones Junior.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bones Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Bones Junior dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bones Junior scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Bones Junior counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bones Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bones Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James throws a hook but Bones Junior avoids it easily.
Bones Junior lands with an overhand left.
Bones Junior digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bones Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bones Junior's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James with a hook.
Bones Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Bones Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Bones Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
James moves out of range as Bones Junior strikes.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bones Junior throws an off balance right hand
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses with a right hand #KD#
and Bones Junior counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bones Junior finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Bones Junior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Bones Junior lands.
Bones Junior drops James with a big left hand! James is injured, injured bad! Bones Junior jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Bones Junior!
A victorious Jonny Bones Junior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Cutthroat Island
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1#
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Newton has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Newton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton trying to control but James is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Newton is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
James has his hands clasped together around Newton's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton trying to pass the guard but James defending well. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
James wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Newton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Newton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! James could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Newton has cracked it and James is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Newton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Newton!
Carlos Newton retains his middleweight title!
Carlos Newton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ISLAND COMBAT 2
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Newton tries for a takedown but James circles away easily#CL#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
Newton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Newton stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Newton successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Newton 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 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Newton!
Carlos Newton is the new middleweight champion!
Carlos Newton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Leviathan Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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