Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 2- Benign Beginnings
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Stanfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stanfield 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.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stanfield has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from James.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
James throws a series of punches but Stanfield avoids them all with ease.
Stanfield flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
Stanfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joey James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a series of punches but Stanfield avoids them all with ease.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stanfield counters with a straight right hand.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Stanfield finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stanfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.#T1#
James slips a straight right by Stanfield.
Stanfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James with a jab.
James lands with a shot to the body.
James throws a series of punches but Stanfield moves out of range.
James throws a right hand that Stanfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanfield also avoids with ease.
Stanfield scores with a hook.
Stanfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanfield circles away quickly and effectively.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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 stalks Stanfield and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanfield's face. Stanfield staggers backwards, shaken.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target. #T2#
Stanfield connects with an inside leg kick.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanfield! But no joy.
Stanfield lands with a good body shot.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from James does no damage.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Stanfield.
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 throws a series of punches but Stanfield avoids them all with ease.
Stanfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a right hand that Stanfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanfield also avoids with ease.
James throws a series of punches but Stanfield moves out of range.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stanfield, right into the meat.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
James misses with a double jab.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James throws a combination that misses
and Stanfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Stanfield does it's job there.
James slips under a jab.
A combination from James does no damage.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Stanfield.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanfield counters with an outside leg kick.
Stanfield lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stanfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A punch combination from James misses.
Stanfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
James blocks a jab.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
James blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
James walks into a jab.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Stanfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanfield lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stanfield throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James tries to bum rush Stanfield with a series of wild strikes but Stanfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanfield defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
James slips a jab and a cross from Stanfield.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James scores with a three punch combo!
Nice uppercut lands for Stanfield. That snapped James's head back.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James lands with a hook. Stanfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
James lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Stanfield is rocked!
James looks to land a combination but Stanfield avoids it well.
Stanfield is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a left right combination that sends Stanfield crashing to the mat - James wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Stanfield out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey James!
A victorious Joey James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Marlo Stanfield spoke after the fight, saying 'He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'm gonna take some time, work on my skills the I'll be back! The King Will Return!!!'.

Event: PFN - 10
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
James swinging wildly here.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rock throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James connects with a body shot that sends Rock's belly button to the back.
James shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rock eats them both and turns towards James to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
James misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Rock lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Rock stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!
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!
A punch combination from James misses.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joey James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
James feints a jab promting Rock to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Rock catches James right on the button with a cross.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
James shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James swinging wildly here.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Will Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James misses with a double jab
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rock swivels and escapes.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from James does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
James walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from James.
A combination from James does no damage.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rock to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Rock lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Rock takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James dodges the punch combination from Rock.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock. #T4#
Rock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James misses with a jab to the body
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from James.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock dodges the punch combination from James.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Rock sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rock is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock avoids the body shot from James.
James throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from James.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rock did well to prevent James getting side control.
James is trying to control. Rock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Rock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rock keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Rock trying to control the position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rock keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Rock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. James is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rock.#T2#
Rock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James taking a break here but Rock is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rock.#T3#
James stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.#SUB2#
Rock working for a triangle but James defends it easily. #SUB#
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rock! #REVB#
Rock wants to stand but James is controlling his arm.#T4#
James trying to remain calm as Rock controls from the top position.
James is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rock takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock wants to stand but James has his arm trapped.
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 Joey James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
James misses with a double jab.
Rock catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is looking to wear down Rock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock with a nice cross.
Rock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2#
Rock lands a big uppercut and James crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but James looks OK. Rock waves James back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from James misses.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rock Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! James is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Rock!
Will Rock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pulse 94 - Bailey vs Dassler
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
James throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James with a poor takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joey James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses with a double jab.
Date tries to counter with a clinch but James shakes him off and moves away.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Date gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Date pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from James.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Date is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Date sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.#T2#
Date ducks under a wild hook from James.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date slips a straight right by 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 throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Date moves into the clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James can't get the takedown.
Date is working James over against the cage.
James is breathing heavily.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
James looking for a takedown. #T3#
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Date fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Date counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Date.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date lands a right hand.
James has had enough of the clinch but Date keeps him there for the moment.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date misses with some punches. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James takes a shot to the head.
Date prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date 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 Date can turn it around.
Date lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Date prevents it.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date 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#
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Joey James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Date moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Date displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocking some punches.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards. #T1#
Date manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James can't break the clinch.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Date managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Date to keep the fight standing.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Date working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Date pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Date avoiding damage.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date effectively controlling the action here.
James takes a shot to the head.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
James takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date lands a body punch.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Date pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a body shot. #T4#
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date creates a bit of space for himself and rocks James with a big uppercut! James tries to clinch up but Date pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples James to the mat! James covers up and Date unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mamoru Date!

Event: PFN - 9
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
James throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Springfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James wants to improve his position but Springfield is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Springfield blocks the strikes from James.
Springfield wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James trying to control but Springfield postures up.
James wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control here.
James is trying to stand. #T1#
Springfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Springfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Springfield moves to back control.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James trying to control the action but Springfield just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Springfield has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, James has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Springfield is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but James has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
James prevents Springfield from getting a body triangle.
James tries to escape the position.
James looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
James wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Springfield looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Springfield trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Springfield is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
James trying to get back to his feet but Springfield is in full control for now.
James is trying to break free. #SUB2#
James defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Springfield working for a choke but James is defending well. #SUB2#
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
James turns into Springfield and is now in his guard.
James trying to move into half guard but instead Springfield has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is trying to control the position but Springfield postures up. #SUB#
James is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Springfield has his hands clasped together but James extends and breaks Springfield's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by James.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey James!
A very excited looking Joey 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: Pulse 86 - Dog vs Romanow
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diakite circles away quickly and effectively.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diakite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Diakite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diakite is landing a low percentage of strikes.
James tries to bum rush Diakite with a series of wild strikes but Diakite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diakite shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diakite slips under a jab from James.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diakite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James tries to bum rush Diakite with a series of wild strikes but Diakite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Diakite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from James misses.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Diakite darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Diakite into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from James as Diakite shoots in.
James loads up on a big right hand but Diakite slips the punch.
James sizes up Diakite with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diakite.#T1#
James tests Diakite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James digs a good body shot into Diakite's ribs.
Diakite slips a jab and a cross from James.
Diakite dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James connects with a body shot.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James misses with a wild combination.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diakite shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diakite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Bartel Diakite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Diakite. Diakite maintains the clinch.
Diakite prevents a body shot from James. #T2##TD2#
James lands a takedown into guard.
Diakite is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James wants to control from the top but Diakite keeps moving. #SU2#
Diakite is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diakite 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
James wants to control but Diakite is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diakite doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
Diakite trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Diakite gets back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James trying to control but Diakite is working from the bottom.
James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diakite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
James wants to pass the guard but Diakite is keeping the position.
James keeps trying to improve his position.
James throwing strikes from guard but Diakite blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey James dominated that round.
That's time! Diakite's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Diakite's head.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Diakite on that attempt.
Diakite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diakite off to one side.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diakite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diakite circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Diakite with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a wild combination.
James misses with a double jab.
Diakite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diakite off to one side.
Diakite shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
James misses with a double jab.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diakite manages to avoid it.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Diakite ducks under a wild hook from James.
No luck for Diakite with that takedown attempt.
Diakite tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diakite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diakite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James leaves Diakite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
James gets caught flat footed, as Diakite shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
James manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Diakite is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diakite to the mat. Diakite regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diakite keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Diakite wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James throwing strikes from guard but Diakite blocks nicely.
Diakite keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Diakite's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
James wants to pass the guard but Diakite is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James throws a body punch but Diakite moves out of range.
Diakite drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
Diakite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diakite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diakite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Diakite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Diakite persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with the combination.
Diakite tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bartel Diakite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tries to bum rush Diakite with a series of wild strikes but Diakite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Diakite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James swinging wildly here.
Diakite shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
James gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey James 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Diakite gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
Diakite looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
James stands up and waves to Diakite to follow him.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diakite.
James lands with a good body shot.#T1#
James throws an overhand right that lands on Diakite's shoulder, as Diakite tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from James as Diakite shoots in.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Diakite gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Diakite manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Diakite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James advances to half guard.
James is thwarting Diakite's attempts to control the position.
Joey James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diakite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diakite.#T2##SUB2#
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diakite is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diakite has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Diakite trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James working a defensive guard here.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Diakite stopping the sweep attempt from James.#SUB2#
James throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diakite uses it to pass to side control.
James looking for a sweep but Diakite has passed into full mount! Oh no!
James has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Diakite's lack of action.
James misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Diakite stalling away here and it's allowed James to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
James keeping moving, preventing Diakite from controlling successfully.
Diakite won't allow James to sweep him here.
Diakite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diakite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James keeping moving, preventing Diakite from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey James!

Event: Pulse 82 - Dog vs James
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by The Multi Hunter.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
James throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter lands a jab-cross combination.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Multi Hunter finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Multi Hunter connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James misses the shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.#CUT#
It looks like Dog The Multi Hunter has been cut.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Multi Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
The Multi Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a combination. The Multi Hunter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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.
A slow jab from The Multi Hunter misses its intended target. #T1#
The Multi Hunter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from James.
James just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
The Multi Hunter rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James is trying to stall.
The Multi Hunter gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Multi Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
The Multi Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Multi Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
James is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Multi Hunter 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Multi Hunter trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The Multi Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
The Multi Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James trying to control the position.
The Multi Hunter content to stall in guard here.
The Multi Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Multi Hunter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
James looks to land a combination but The Multi Hunter avoids it well. #T3#
The Multi Hunter motions for James to come forward. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James cracks The Multi Hunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
The Multi Hunter moves into the clinch.
The Multi Hunter lands with a right to the head.
James misses with a body punch.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from The Multi Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
The Multi Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body punch.
James blocks a body shot from The Multi Hunter.
A left hand lands to the body for The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
A short right from The Multi Hunter on the inside.
The Multi Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Multi Hunter tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Multi Hunter gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Multi Hunter misses with some punches.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Multi Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Multi Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Multi Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
The Multi Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Multi Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Multi Hunter slips a jab and a cross from James.
The Multi Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James defending well as The Multi Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
The Multi Hunter misses with an attempted mid kick.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Multi Hunter sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog The Multi Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Multi Hunter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
The Multi Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Multi Hunter 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 is looking to wear down The Multi Hunter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James misses with a wild combination.
The Multi Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Multi Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - The Multi Hunter coming out on top.
James punishes The Multi Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Joey James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a right hand that The Multi Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that The Multi Hunter also avoids with ease.
The Multi Hunter lands the left hand.
The Multi Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James throws a series of punches but The Multi Hunter avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
The Multi Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Multi Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from The Multi Hunter.
James walks into a left hand.
Joey James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
The Multi Hunter lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! The Multi Hunter takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James closes the distance and clinches up with The Multi Hunter, looking for a takedown. James pushes The Multi Hunter against the cage but The Multi Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
The Multi Hunter clinches.
The Multi Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Multi Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
The Multi Hunter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Multi Hunter manages to end up in side control.#T2#
The Multi Hunter controlling the position from side mount.
James is not content to let The Multi Hunter control the position.
James struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The Multi Hunter taking a breather here. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James wants to control but The Multi Hunter postures up.#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James wants to control but The Multi Hunter postures up.#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
The Multi Hunter trying to control the position but James is working away.
James struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog The Multi Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
James throws a hook but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
The Multi Hunter tries to clinch up.
The Multi Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from The Multi Hunter.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Multi Hunter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Multi Hunter throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Dog The Multi Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Multi Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James looks to land a combination but The Multi Hunter avoids it well.
James slips under a jab from The Multi Hunter.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by The Multi Hunter, which made it look bad. #T1#
The Multi Hunter slips a jab and a cross from James.
James misses with an uppercut. The Multi Hunter saw that one coming.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Multi Hunter lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
The Multi Hunter slips a jab and a cross from James.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Multi Hunter throws out the jab.
The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from James.
James throws an overhand right that lands on The Multi Hunter's shoulder, as The Multi Hunter tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Multi Hunter.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Multi Hunter. That's going to slow James down.
James misses the jab.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Multi Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James blocks a head kick by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James throws a series of strikes that have The Multi Hunter backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James throws a nice looking combination but The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws the left hand but The Multi Hunter avoids the punch easily.
The Multi Hunter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from The Multi Hunter.
James misses with a double jab. #T3#
The Multi Hunter throws a good cross that connects.
The Multi Hunter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James throws a big counter combination but The Multi Hunter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but The Multi Hunter has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Multi Hunter lands an uppercut.
James is trying to stall.
The Multi Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James has The Multi Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Multi Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Multi Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Multi Hunter misses with some punches.
Dog The Multi Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Multi Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
The Multi Hunter swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
The Multi Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Multi Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
The Multi Hunter loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Multi Hunter pushes James away with a front kick.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Multi Hunter lands an overhand right.
James misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Multi Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Nice cross by The Multi Hunter.
James misses with a left hand
and The Multi Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joey James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Multi Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dog The Multi Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Multi Hunter 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog The Multi Hunter!
Our winner, Dog The Multi Hunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFN - 3 - Shockwave
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Kids misses with a body punch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Kids. #TD2#
James drives through with a takedown into Kids's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
James wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Kids controlling James's posture.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kids pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
Kids keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kids looking for a sweep. Not yet Kids, not yet.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kids connects with a crisp jab.
Annoying Kids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kids throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Annoying Kids is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kids throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Kids has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot lands for James.
James blocks a head kick by Kids.
No joy there for Kids, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kids fails to land with a series of punches.
James looks to land a combination but Kids avoids it well. #T2#
James scores with a nice head shot.
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 series of wild punches.
James tries for a takedown but Kids sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kids throws a big shot that misses.
Kids looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Kids, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kids loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Kids looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Kids throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kids looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
James scores with a body shot.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kids attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kids needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James jabs Kids right on the nose. Kids blinks but takes it well.
James connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Kids is rocked!
James fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kids out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joey James!
In defeat, Annoying Kids stepped up to the mic, saying 'Motha fuckles'.

Event: Pulse 75 - Date vs Bop-Bop
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James misses with an uppercut.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James throws a series of punches but Romanow moves out of range.
Romanow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James misses with a body shot.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romanow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lars Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Romanow slips a jab from James.
Romanow keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanow.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Romanow lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Romanow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romanow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from James. #T1#
Romanow slips under a jab.
Romanow 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.
Romanow misses with a hook.
Romanow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romanow cracks the inside of James's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James blocks a jab.
Romanow connects with a high kick.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romanow finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanow takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanow circles away quickly and effectively.
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Romanow. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James misses with the combination.
James throws the left hand but Romanow avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Romanow as James shoots in.
Romanow moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Romanow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romanow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanow.
Romanow jabs at James's body.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romanow.
Romanow misses with a looping left.
Romanow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with a wild combination.
James is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Romanow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romanow.
Romanow throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Romanow does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Romanow misses.
Romanow connects with a looping right hand.
Romanow thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romanow misses with a straight right. #T3#
Romanow misses the shot to the body.
James swings for the body but Romanow moves out of range.
Romanow thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romanow tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James scores with a jab. Romanow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.#CL2#
Romanow moves into the clinch.
James is trying to force a seperation but Romanow has the dominant position.
James looking to stall.
Romanow lands an elbow inside.
Romanow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romanow lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
James manages to break the clinch. #T4#
James misses with a combination
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James avoids the body shot from Romanow.
Romanow connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James misses with a body shot.
Romanow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James throws a series of punches but Romanow avoids them all with ease.
Romanow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romanow 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.
Romanow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Romanow's guard.
Romanow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romanow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Romanow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Romanow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Romanow misses with a double jab.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romanow walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Romanow misses with a wild combination.
Romanow avoids the body shot from James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanow moves away.
Romanow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lars Romanow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanow.
A jab from Romanow does it's job there.
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James cracks a nice hook into Romanow's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romanow doesn't seem phased though.
Romanow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romanow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Romanow throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Romanow lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romanow pushes James away with a front kick.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romanow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a jab. Romanow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joey James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James moves away from the strike by Romanow.
Romanow scores with a jab to the head.
Lars Romanow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James is looking to wear down Romanow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romanow.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Romanow punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanow is just out of range.
Romanow misses with a right hand
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romanow thinking.
Romanow tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
Romanow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James throws a nice looking combination but Romanow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Romanow moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romanow throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Romanow misses the jab.
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Romanow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romanow moves into range and connects with a jab.
James looks to land a combination but Romanow avoids it well. #T3#
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Romanow misses.
Romanow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Romanow throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanow circles away quickly and effectively.
Romanow throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Romanow throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Romanow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romanow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanow.
James throwing a counter right hand but Romanow manages to avoid it.
James tries to bum rush Romanow with a series of wild strikes but Romanow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James misses with the combination.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanow scores with a jab to the body.
Romanow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Romanow lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James blocks a head kick by Romanow.
Romanow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James misses the jab.
Romanow throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romanow.
Romanow dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanow looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanow.
Romanow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romanow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Romanow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romanow misses with a looping right.
James misses the jab.
James tries to bum rush Romanow with a series of wild strikes but Romanow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Romanow tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot lands for Romanow.
James throws a right and a left that Romanow avoids nicely.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Romanow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Romanow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romanow dodges the punch combination from James. #CL2#
Romanow moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Romanow struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romanow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Romanow. #T1#
Romanow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Romanow lands a nice elbow.
Romanow lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off. #BC2#
Romanow manages to break the clinch.
Romanow misses with an uppercut.
Romanow moves into range and connects with a jab.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Romanow. #ROC2#
James is rocked!
James blocks a jab.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romanow counters with a straight right hand.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##KD2#
Romanow lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Romanow takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL2#
Romanow rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Romanow.
Romanow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romanow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romanow throws an elbow but it misses.
Romanow misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
James tightens his grip and picks Romanow up, before dumping him to the ground. Romanow manages to land in guard.
James won't allow Romanow to get back to his feet.
Romanow keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romanow can do anything to dispel that myth.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romanow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lars Romanow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Romanow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVB##SUB#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romanow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romanow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romanow wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James controls Romanow momentarily but Romanow frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Romanow sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joey James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Idowu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
James throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.
Idowu throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Idowu moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Idowu misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Idowu didn't expect that. #SUB2#
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Idowu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Idowu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Idowu! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on James's face as Idowu controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Idowu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Idowu working away.
Idowu wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James dodges the ground and pound from Idowu.#T1#
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James is being controlled here.
James wants to control but Idowu postures up.
James manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Idowu. #SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Idowu pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
James actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Idowu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
James wants to improve his position but Idowu is controlling well.
James is trying to maintain the position but Idowu is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Idowu is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Idowu prevents James from improving his position.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
James wants to control but Idowu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Idowu prevents James from standing back up. #SU#
Idowu decides to return to a standing position.
Idowu throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Idowu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.#T3#
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Idowu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Idowu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James throws a series of punches but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from James does no damage.
James misses with a double jab #TD#
and Idowu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Idowu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Idowu lands strikes from half guard.
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!#SUB#
Idowu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Idowu eventually gives up the hold.
James gets full guard.#T4##ES2#
James has his feet on Idowu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
James punishes Idowu's body with a nice straight punch.
James throws a series of strikes that have Idowu backpedaling.
James lands a two punch combo.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idowu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Idowu with a body shot.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.
A combination from Idowu does no damage.
James misses with a wild combination.
Idowu feinted with a counter takedown.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Idowu avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Idowu swivels and escapes.
Idowu lands a head shot.
Idowu fails with a takedown attempt.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idowu scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Prince Idowu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Idowu throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Idowu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Idowu down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Idowu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Idowu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tries to bum rush Idowu with a series of wild strikes but Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idowu slips a jab and a cross from James.
It looked like Idowu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Idowu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Idowu doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
James pounces like a tiger and cracks Idowu with a vicious hook! Idowu is down but not out! James follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joey James!
In defeat, Prince Idowu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not good.. fuckin' clinches.'.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 9
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Vanhanen looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
James looks to throw the jab but Vanhanen is out of range.
James lands an overhand right.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James defending well as Vanhanen loads up on a big left hand.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanhanen throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Vanhanen looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Affe Vanhanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanhanen as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that James has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vanhanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Vanhanen throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vanhanen tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhanen scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanhanen throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Vanhanen.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanhanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanhanen manages to avoid it.
Affe Vanhanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanhanen misses the shot to the body.
James throws a series of punches but Vanhanen avoids them all with ease.
James throws a body punch but Vanhanen moves out of range.
James slips under a jab.#TD#
James feints and as Vanhanen raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vanhanen is proving hard to escape from.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James wants to stand but Vanhanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James pushes down on Vanhanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanhanen is not content to let James control the position.
James wants to stand but Vanhanen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vanhanen 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#
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James slips a straight right by Vanhanen.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from James misses.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanhanen throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Vanhanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanhanen finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Vanhanen lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a double jab. #T4#
Vanhanen lands a head shot.
Vanhanen lands a right hook to the body.
James checks a leg kick.
Vanhanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James is looking to wear down Vanhanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanhanen is just out of range.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James takes a swing at Vanhanen's ribcage but misses.
James avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vanhanen tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanhanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James throws a body punch but Vanhanen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.
Vanhanen lands with a nice body punch.
Vanhanen throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanhanen misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanhanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanhanen connects with a looping right hand.
James needs to keep his hands up - Vanhanen had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by James.
Vanhanen cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vanhanen swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Joey James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanhanen throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Vanhanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Vanhanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James needs to keep his hands up - Vanhanen had a free shot at his head there.
James throws a right and a left that Vanhanen avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vanhanen tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Vanhanen misses.
Vanhanen throws a low kick, looking for James's leg but James calmly moves out of range.
Vanhanen tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanhanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vanhanen misses with a hook.
Vanhanen misses with a looping right.
Vanhanen cracks James with an open hand slap.#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 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Vanhanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Vanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Vanhanen.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanhanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vanhanen loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanhanen.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vanhanen lands a jab to James's midsection.
Vanhanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Vanhanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James. #T3#
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
James walks into a straight right hand from Vanhanen.
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 moves forwards but Vanhanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
A big left from Vanhanen misses.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
James scores with a hook to the body. Vanhanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanhanen missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanhanen throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Vanhanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanhanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looks to land a combination but Vanhanen avoids it well.
It seemed like Vanhanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James dodges the punch combination from Vanhanen. #T4#
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James throws a body punch but Vanhanen moves out of range.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vanhanen misses with a left hand
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Affe Vanhanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James swings for the body but Vanhanen moves out of range.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanhanen circles away quickly and effectively.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanhanen pinned against the cage. Vanhanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanhanen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhanen. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Affe Vanhanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vanhanen throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a series of punches but Vanhanen avoids them all with ease.
James lands with a nice combination. Vanhanen backs away looking to recover.
Vanhanen throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Vanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanhanen throws out the jab.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
Vanhanen stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.
Vanhanen lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
James connects with a looping right 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!
Vanhanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Vanhanen drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vanhanen is looking for the KO!
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Vanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Vanhanen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! James falls backwards - clearly groggy! Vanhanen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
A relieved looking Affe Vanhanen 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: Asylum3
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
McSmitty cracks James with a good jab.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McSmitty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James looks to throw the jab but McSmitty is out of range.
McSmitty lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
McSmitty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McSmitty throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
McSmitty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James sets himself, and McSmitty steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
McSmitty throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
McSmitty is rocked!
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James cracks McSmitty with a left hook right on the temple and McSmitty goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! James lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully McSmitty is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey James!

Event: Asylum KT2
Date: Nov 15, 2016

#R1#
James misses with a two punch combination.
McSmitty throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
McSmitty lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
McSmitty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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?
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McSmitty throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. McSmitty doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
McSmitty is rocked!
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSmitty.
McSmitty is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
McSmitty tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from McSmitty does no damage.
McSmitty backs away from a small jab... but James lunges forward with a huge superman punch! McSmitty crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! James with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joey James!

Event: Asylum KT1
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
James lands the left hand.
Styme swinging wildly here.
Styme moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Styme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James is looking for the big counter here.
James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Styme.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Styme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Styme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
James jabs at Styme's body.
Styme throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a nice body shot.
Styme is breathing heavily.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Styme stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Styme throws a sloppy head kick
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Styme throws a sloppy head kick
letting James counter with a right hand.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Styme takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Styme is rocked!
James connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Styme's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Styme - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joey James!

Event: Asylum1
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
James throws a shot to the body.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaufman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kaufman fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kaufman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaufman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Kaufman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing James to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kaufman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - James pulls down on the head and he's put Kaufman to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey James!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 61
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
Kravichenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kravichenko throws out the jab.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kravichenko.
James staying out of range there.
Kravichenko lands the left hand.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kravichenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kravichenko throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Kravichenko.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kravichenko tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a series of punches but Kravichenko avoids them all with ease.
Kravichenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Kravichenko misses with a hook.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kravichenko. #T1#
Kravichenko punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kravichenko.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravichenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravichenko. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James throws a shot from downtown. Kravichenko moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Kravichenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravichenko throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Kravichenko.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kravichenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oleg Kravichenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravichenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kravichenko as he avoids it easily.
Oleg Kravichenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey James.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kravichenko.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Kravichenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravichenko moves away.
Kravichenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Kravichenko as James shoots in.
James slips under a jab.
Kravichenko throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
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.#ES#
Kravichenko kicks James off and gets to his feet.
James looks winded!
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kravichenko throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Kravichenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Kravichenko's head.
Kravichenko misses the shot to the body.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Kravichenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Kravichenko tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kravichenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
A combination from James does no damage.
Kravichenko looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Kravichenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kravichenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James misses with a hook. Kravichenko ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kravichenko quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravichenko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kravichenko gets full guard.#T4#
James is in close to Kravichenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James trying to control but Kravichenko is working from the bottom.
Kravichenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravichenko, not yet.
Kravichenko wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
Kravichenko trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Kravichenko 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#
Kravichenko throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Joey James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lazy left from Kravichenko finds it's target.
Kravichenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James moves out of range as Kravichenko strikes.
James fails with the takedown.
Kravichenko throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Kravichenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kravichenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James blocks a jab.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kravichenko with a body shot.#TD2#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kravichenko's guard.#ES#
Kravichenko pushes James off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravichenko lands with a good body shot.
Kravichenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
James dives in and grabs Kravichenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kravichenko pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kravichenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James shoots in and drives through. Kravichenko sprawls well.
Oleg Kravichenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey James.
James is breathing heavily.
Kravichenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravichenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kravichenko scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Kravichenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James shoots in but Kravichenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kravichenko counter with a right hand. #T2#
James tries to move into range but Kravichenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kravichenko lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kravichenko throws out the jab.
Kravichenko 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 lands a right hook to the body.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James fails with the takedown
and Kravichenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kravichenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kravichenko lands a jab to James's midsection.
Nice shot by Kravichenko.
A jab from Kravichenko finds it's way through James's defenses.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kravichenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kravichenko cracks James with a good jab.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Kravichenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Kravichenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kravichenko tries to escape but James is in control.
Kravichenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kravichenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
James is looking for a sweep. Kravichenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kravichenko content to control rather than advance.
James wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kravichenko uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
Kravichenko controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravichenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Kravichenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Kravichenko.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Kravichenko sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kravichenko lands with a nice body punch.
Kravichenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James fails with the takedown.
Kravichenko missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kravichenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravichenko punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James swinging wildly here.
Kravichenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kravichenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oleg Kravichenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey James.#T1#
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James looks for a takedown but Kravichenko sprawls well.
Kravichenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Kravichenko connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
Kravichenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravichenko. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kravichenko misses with a looping right.
James moves out of range as Kravichenko strikes.
Kravichenko ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Kravichenko throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kravichenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Kravichenko tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kravichenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Kravichenko misses with a wild body shot.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Kravichenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Kravichenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravichenko thuds a left hand into James's body.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kravichenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kravichenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kravichenko scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James throws a series of punches but Kravichenko moves out of range.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kravichenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kravichenko cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.#T3#
Kravichenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Kravichenko with a hook.
James takes one to the chin there.
Kravichenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James misses with a takedown
and Kravichenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Kravichenko.
James misses with an uppercut.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kravichenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Kravichenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravichenko throws a hook but James blocks it.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kravichenko is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Kravichenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Kravichenko blocks a jab.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
The fighters circling - Kravichenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kravichenko misses with an uppercut.
Kravichenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Kravichenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kravichenko scores with a jab to the body.
Kravichenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joey James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Kravichenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Kravichenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kravichenko 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Kravichenko!
Our winner, Oleg Kravichenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 53
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
James goes for a double leg but Drygalos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drygalos continues to drive forward.
Drygalos misses with a few strikes there.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Drygalos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drygalos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kacperos Drygalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey James.
Drygalos throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease. #CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Drygalos has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Drygalos.
Drygalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drygalos pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Drygalos closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drygalos.
Drygalos tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Drygalos.
Drygalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Nice elbow from Drygalos. #T1#
Drygalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drygalos is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drygalos lands an elbow inside.
Drygalos can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Drygalos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drygalos misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Drygalos.
Drygalos is struggling to control the position.
Drygalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drygalos prevents James from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drygalos.
Drygalos struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands. #T2#
Drygalos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
James stalling in the clinch but Drygalos improves position.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drygalos walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drygalos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Kacperos Drygalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Drygalos closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drygalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drygalos prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Drygalos stalls.
Drygalos lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Drygalos.
Drygalos prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Drygalos keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drygalos misses with a body punch.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drygalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow. #T3#
Drygalos struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drygalos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kacperos Drygalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Drygalos. Drygalos maintains the clinch.
Drygalos throws an elbow that misses.
Drygalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James wants to stall.
James wants to stall.
Drygalos is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drygalos tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drygalos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drygalos walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Drygalos moves into the clinch successfully.
Drygalos lands an uppercut.#T4#
Drygalos tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Drygalos back against the cage.
James is trying to pull guard but Drygalos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
James can't break the clinch.
James can't break the clinch.
Drygalos scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Drygalos.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drygalos throws an elbow but misses.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Drygalos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Drygalos lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drygalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kacperos Drygalos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Drygalos clinches with his opponent.
Drygalos is working James over against the cage.
Drygalos struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Drygalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Drygalos stalling.
Drygalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James tries to break free but Drygalos pushes him back against the cage.
Drygalos misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drygalos misses with a body punch.
Drygalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drygalos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drygalos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drygalos digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drygalos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drygalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Drygalos. #T1#
A short right from Drygalos on the inside.
Drygalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James tries to work over Drygalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James wants to break free but Drygalos has control.
Drygalos lands a shot to the body.
Drygalos lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Kacperos Drygalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drygalos struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Drygalos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drygalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drygalos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drygalos throws a head punch that misses.
Drygalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James blocks a body shot from Drygalos. #T2#
James can't break the clinch. #TD2#
James has picked Drygalos up - he's going for a ride! James dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
James stops Drygalos from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Drygalos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drygalos is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Drygalos circles away and we're back to standing.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drygalos circles away.
Drygalos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Kacperos Drygalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey James.
James needs to keep his hands up - Drygalos had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Drygalos instigates a clinch.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Drygalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drygalos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James dodges an elbow strike from Drygalos. #T3#
James blocks an elbow strike from Drygalos.
Drygalos misses with a punch to the body.
Drygalos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drygalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drygalos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Drygalos as the two fighters clinch.
Drygalos tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Drygalos back against the cage.
Drygalos tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Drygalos back against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Drygalos.
Drygalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drygalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drygalos prevents James from breaking the clinch.#T4#
James tries to pull guard but Drygalos won't allow it.
James prevents a body shot from Drygalos.
Drygalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drygalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drygalos tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Drygalos back against the cage.
James letting Drygalos take a breather here.
Drygalos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses. #TD2#
James decides to pull guard. #SU#
Drygalos gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Drygalos drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Drygalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drygalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kacperos Drygalos dominated that second round.
That's time! Drygalos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
James tries for a takedown but Drygalos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Drygalos misses.
Drygalos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Drygalos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James prevents a body shot from Drygalos.
James tries to pull guard but Drygalos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James tries to work over Drygalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James prevents a body shot from Drygalos.
Drygalos pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drygalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Drygalos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James prevents a body shot from Drygalos.
Drygalos lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
A short left from Drygalos.
Drygalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James jumps guard but Drygalos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kacperos Drygalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey James.#T1#
James blocks the elbow strike.
James takes a shot to the head.
Drygalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drygalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drygalos tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Drygalos 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.
Come on Drygalos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drygalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
James fails to pull guard.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drygalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drygalos. #T2#
Drygalos just leaning against James, taking a breather.
James dodges an elbow strike from Drygalos.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drygalos.
James blocks a body shot from Drygalos.
Drygalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drygalos.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Drygalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drygalos to keep the fight standing.
James has Drygalos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drygalos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drygalos cracks James with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Drygalos throws a head punch that misses.
James wants to break free but Drygalos has control.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Drygalos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drygalos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Drygalos has double underhooks.
Drygalos lands with a left to the head.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drygalos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drygalos struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Drygalos is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drygalos down to the mat. Drygalos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Drygalos closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Drygalos.
Drygalos controlling the action here for a moment.
James is trying to pull guard but Drygalos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Drygalos tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Drygalos back against the cage.
Drygalos stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drygalos throws an elbow but misses.
Drygalos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James prevents a body shot from Drygalos.
Drygalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drygalos lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kacperos Drygalos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drygalos lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Drygalos. #TD2#
James turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and James manages to end up in side control.
Joey James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drygalos's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kacperos Drygalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drygalos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kacperos Drygalos!
Our winner, Kacperos Drygalos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Winter Is Coming
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Arnott throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
James scores with a takedown into Arnott's guard.
Arnott 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
James thows a huge punch but Arnott dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnott is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Arnott is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Arnott is sitting in close to James's body. James has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Arnott is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Arnott is tapping! That was a very nice submission by James.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey James!
Joey James is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Delighted
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sadewo appears to be looking for a big counter.
James goes for a double leg but Sadewo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sadewo continues to drive forward.
Sadewo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Sadewo, which made it look bad.
Tinto Sadewo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey James.#TD2#
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sadewo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sadewo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Sadewo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Sadewo is defending well. #SUB2#
James is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sadewo looks calm but he's in trouble here. James gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sadewo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! James lets go of the hold and Sadewo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey James!

Event: North Paw
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Bintanding throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Bintanding misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Bintanding has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Bintanding breaks from the clinch. #TD#
James drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
James is standing up over Bintanding. Bintanding looks to escape but James dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
James has hold of Bintanding's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bintanding tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - James cranks the arm and Bintanding screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bintanding, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joey James!

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