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Event:
StrikeForce Union #57
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James lands with a right to the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Red Cloud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Red Cloud tightens his grip and picks James up, before dumping him to the ground. James manages to land in guard.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud lands a couple of elbows.
James wants to stand and escape but Red Cloud is having none of it.
Red Cloud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Red Cloud distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Cloud.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Red Cloud tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Red Cloud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Red Cloud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Red Cloud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Red Cloud thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Red Cloud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red Cloud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Ground and pound from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud 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.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Red Cloud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Red Cloud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Red Cloud throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Red Cloud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Red Cloud thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Cloud.
James tries to kick Red Cloud off but Red Cloud keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Red Cloud 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.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Red Cloud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Red Cloud looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Red Cloud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James taking some punishment here, with Red Cloud in his half guard.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red Cloud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red Cloud lands with a punch from half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Ground and pound from Red Cloud.
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!
Red Cloud wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Red Cloud 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.
Chief Red Cloud dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
James darts in and clinches Red Cloud up against the cage.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Cloud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red Cloud.
Red Cloud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
Red Cloud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Red Cloud wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Red Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Red Cloud controls the action.
#TD#
Red Cloud gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
James wants to stand and escape but Red Cloud is having none of it. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
Red Cloud throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Cloud scoring with punches to the head and body.
James wants to stand up but Red Cloud is controlling him.
Red Cloud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Red Cloud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Red Cloud connects with a couple of short punches.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
Red Cloud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it. #T3#
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Cloud keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Chief Red Cloud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is breathing heavily.
Red Cloud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Red Cloud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red Cloud lands a couple of digs.
Red Cloud works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Cloud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud landing some decent shots from guard.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Cloud is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Red Cloud dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
James has Red Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Cloud drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
James has Red Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Cloud wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Red Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Red Cloud has picked James up - he's going for a ride! Red Cloud dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ground and pound from Red Cloud. #T1#
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Red Cloud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Red Cloud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Cloud.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Red Cloud working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Red Cloud chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Red Cloud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Red Cloud working some strikes from top position.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Cloud cracks James with a solid left hand.
James wants to stand and escape but Red Cloud is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Cloud throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it. #T3#
Red Cloud throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James gets underhooks to prevent Red Cloud's takedown attempt.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries a body shot but Red Cloud blocks it.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Cloud controls his hands.
Red Cloud blocks a body shot from James.
Red Cloud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Cloud. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Chief Red Cloud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red Cloud has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Red Cloud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Red Cloud controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Red Cloud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red Cloud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is pressed up against the cage. Red Cloud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dwayne James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
James moves into the clinch.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne James.
I think Red Cloud 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Red Cloud!
Chief Red Cloud very nearly forgot to thank Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Revolution XC 18
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Juricic thuds a left hand into James's body.
Dwayne James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James is looking to clinch but Juricic is avoiding it.
James wants to clinch up but Juricic keeps it at a distance.
Juricic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
James gets a clinch.
James misses with the head strike.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juricic's elbow.
Juricic tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Juricic back against the cage.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Juricic controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Juricic.
Juricic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juricic's elbow.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juricic.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juricic drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
James tries to clinch up but Juricic circles away and keeps his distance.
Juricic scores with a body shot.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juricic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juricic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Juricic swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#T1#
James tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Juricic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James tries to clinch but Juricic moves out of range.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juricic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juricic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James moves in looking to clinch but Juricic pushes him off.
Juricic swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Juricic lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Juricic 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.
Juricic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James tries to clinch but Juricic is having none of it.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James is looking to clinch but Juricic is avoiding it.
James tries to clinch
and Juricic counters with a nice body shot.
Juricic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juricic stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Juricic lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Juricic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juricic swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Juricic shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juricic wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Juricic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juricic controls the pace.
Juricic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Juricic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Juricic postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Juricic cracks James with a solid left hand.
Juricic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juricic throws a big right hand that misses.
Juricic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Juricic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juricic throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Juricic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James has momentary wrist control but Juricic slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Juricic scoring with some ground and pound.
Juricic slips nicely into half guard.
Juricic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Juricic is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juricic moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that!
James is bucking up trying to escape but Juricic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Juricic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Juricic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juricic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juricic lands a big shot to the head and James winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andro Juricic!
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Event:
Revolution XC 14
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Brown has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dwayne James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brown.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
James misses with the head strike.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown prevents a body shot from James.
James is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from James.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from James on the inside.
Brown looking for a takedown. #T1#
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
A short uppercut from James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from James.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #TD2#
James is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip James to the mat. James regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown looks winded!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brown manages to pass to side control.
Brown prevents James from standing back up.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Brown is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bill Brown!
A very excited looking Bill Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Revolution XC 13
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Driver lands a nice shot to the body.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver misses with a body punch.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James. #BC2#
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James tries to clinch
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Driver 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 wants to clinch.
Driver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Driver misses with a hook.
Driver cracks James with an open hand slap.
James blocks a jab.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Driver circles away.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver lands a jab to James's midsection.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Driver throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Driver throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Driver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Driver.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Driver throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Driver misses with a looping left.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driver punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Driver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James is breathing heavily.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver lands a body shot.
Driver digs a good hook to James's body.
Nice uppercut there from Driver.
Nice shot lands for Driver.
Driver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Driver gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! James is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Ed Driver made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Vettenranta has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
James drives through and clinches with Vettenranta against the cage.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Vettenranta blocks a body shot from James.
Vettenranta 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 Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is working Vettenranta over against the cage.
Vettenranta jumps guard but James stands there with Vettenranta around his waist. Vettenranta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
Vettenranta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vettenrantas head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from James.
#T1#
Vettenranta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James lands with a left to the head.
Vettenranta jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vettenranta blocks an uppercut.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vettenranta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
A right hand to the body from James.
Vettenranta 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.
Vettenranta is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from James.
Vettenranta fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from James.
James lands with a left to the head.
James scores with a shot to the side of Vettenranta's head.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vettenranta jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from James.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
A short right from James on the inside.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James pushes Vettenranta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vettenranta wants a takedown but no success here.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James tries to work over Vettenranta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vettenranta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James digs a right hand into Vettenranta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vettenranta's gas tank.
Vettenranta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James scores with a shot to the side of Vettenranta's head.
Vettenranta tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
James is leaning against Vettenranta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands a body punch.
James tries to throw a body punch but Vettenranta avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A short uppercut from James. #T3#
James lands a right hand.
James lands with a left to the head.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Vettenranta fails to pull guard.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from James.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Vettenranta takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
James lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Vettenranta is rocked!
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Vettenranta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from James.
James unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vettenranta! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but James is unloading with more strikes now! Vettenranta drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne James!
Dwayne James is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dwayne James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Primal 32
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Sachz slips under a jab from James.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sachz.
Sachz with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
Sachz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sachz lands a nice looking body shot.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Sachz's shoulder, as Sachz tries to avoid the shot.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James is breathing heavily.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James misses with an uppercut.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
James throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Harry Sachz has been cut.
James throws a hook but Sachz avoids it easily.
Sachz scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Sachz throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sachz finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James throws a low kick but Sachz avoids it.
Nice cross by Sachz.#T1#
Sachz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
#TD2#
Sachz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sachz showed some decent athleticism there.
Sachz slows the pace down in half guard.
Sachz lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Sachz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can James defend it? Sachz steps over the head and cranks it - James is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sachz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Sachz!
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Event:
Primal 25
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
James misses with a straight right. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.#KD#
James drops Verk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Verk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Dominick Verk has been cut.#BC2#
Verk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James digs a good body shot into Verk's ribs.
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 looping overhand right but Verk ducks down to avoid it.
James tries to bum rush Verk with a series of wild strikes but Verk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a jab when Verk was well out of range.
Verk connects with a crisp jab.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Verk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Verk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verk slips a straight right by James.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verk.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
James drops Verk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Verk looks back up at him and smiles so James waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Verk is rocked!
James avoids the body shot from Verk.
Verk is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dwayne James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Verk ducks under a wild hook from James.
Verk with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James finds Verk's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Verk flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. James lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Verk will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dwayne James!
Dwayne James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Primal 20
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnaby throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnaby doesn't seem phased though.
Archie Barnaby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnaby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
James cracks Barnaby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barnaby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him?
#ROC#
Barnaby is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Barnaby out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dwayne James!
A victorious Dwayne James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Primal 17
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Hofstder throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
As Hofstder tries to get set, James tries to push him back and clinch up but Hofstder manages to avoid the attempt.
Hofstder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofstder.
Hofstder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.#CL#
James has closed the distance and engaged Hofstder in a clinch.
James cracks Hofstder with a nice body shot.
Hofstder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hofstder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hofstder has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Hofstder can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Hofstder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hofstder letting James take a breather here.
James seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hofstder.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hofstder backwards. #BC2#
Hofstder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hofstder tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hofstder swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Hofstder manages to break the clinch.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hofstder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Hofstder connects with a single shot there.
Hofstder defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Hofstder throws a big shot that misses.
James swings for the body but Hofstder moves out of range.
#CL#
James takes the fight into the clinch.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Hofstder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hofstder scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Dwayne James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hofstder misses with a leg kick #CL#
and James counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Hofstder being controlled against the cage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Come on James - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hofstder misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
James blocks an uppercut.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofstder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Hofstder has a couple of punches blocked by James.
#T3#
Hofstder misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Hofstder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James looks to land a combination but Hofstder avoids it well.
Hofstder throws a big shot that misses.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Hofstder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hofstder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hofstder misses with a straight right.
James throwing a counter right hand but Hofstder manages to avoid it.
Hofstder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hofstder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Hofstder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James misses with a right hand
and Hofstder counters with a leg kick. #CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hofstder displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
James throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofstder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
Hofstder working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hofstder.
Hofstder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
Hofstder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James just leaning against Hofstder, taking a breather.
Hofstder lands with a left to the head.
Hofstder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hofstder blocks a body shot from James.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hofstder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hofstder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hofstder.
Hofstder tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James digs a right hand underneath Hofstder's ribcage. Hofstder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Dwayne James will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
James moves out of range as Hofstder throws a body kick.
Hofstder moves away from the strike by James.
Hofstder throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Hofstder's head.
Wahoo Hofstder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James jabs Hofstder right on the nose. Hofstder blinks but takes it well.
Hofstder slips a straight right by James.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hofstder scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hofstder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
James lands a left and a right that send Hofstder crashing to the mat, dazed. James thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a nice looking combination but Hofstder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hofstder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Good exchange - Hofstder coming out on top.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hofstder.
Hofstder slips a jab from James.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hofstder does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hofstder throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James cracks Hofstder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hofstder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Hofstder throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Hofstder connects with the punch.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Hofstder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hofstder looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Nice jab there from James.
Hofstder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Hofstder is rocked!
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hofstder is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Hofstder missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hofstder seems to have recovered his senses.
James throws a right hand that Hofstder ducks under and follows up with a left that Hofstder also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James ducks under a wild hook from Hofstder.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Hofstder scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks. #T2#
James closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hofstder out cold! Hofstder corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dwayne James!
After winning the bout, Dwayne James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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