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Event:
The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Hewitt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James blocks a jab.
Hewitt scores with a jab.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hewitt throws out the jab.
Hewitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Hewitt connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hewitt.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hewitt lands a jab to the head.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Hewitt.#CUT2#
It looks like Andy James has been cut.
Hewitt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hewitt flashes James a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. James's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. James crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Hewitt punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hewitt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
James fails with a takedown attempt.
As James backs off Benson throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Benson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
James stands and steps away. Benson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Benson stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Benson has managed to clinch.
James working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Benson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Andy James has been cut.
James is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
James drags the fight down to the ground.
I've been told that Benson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Benson wanted to stand there but James had control of the position. #SU2#
Benson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benson did well to prevent James getting side control.
Benson wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James trying to control the pace.
Benson wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Benson is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benson is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benson.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James fails to pull guard.
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that James has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Benson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
James avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson misses with the head strike.
James fails to pull guard.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Benson pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benson blocks a body shot from James.
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Benson.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James effectively controlling the action here.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Benson lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Benson lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James wants to stall.
Benson lands a knee to the head.
James is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Benson connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
James is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Benson landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Benson connects with a knee to the head.
Benson lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benson after a bit of a struggle.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Evan Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James is trying to pull guard but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
James looking for a takedown.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
Benson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards. #T3##TD#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benson uses from the top position.
Benson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James pulls Benson in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benson stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Benson is looking to stand up but James won't let him. #SUB#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benson is aware though and is defending well.
James controls Benson momentarily but Benson frees himself.
Benson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #CL2#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benson lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benson is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James attempts a counter takedown but Benson avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benson to keep the fight standing.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
#TD#
Benson is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benson to the mat. Benson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Benson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Benson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Benson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James is trying to control but can't.
Benson is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
Benson wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
James trying to hold on to Benson's head to control him but Benson postures up.
James preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Benson is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Benson looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Benson wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Benson is still trying to improve position.#T3#
James trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benson trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Benson has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Benson keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the cage.
Benson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James stalling.
#T4#
Benson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benson working James over with knees to the body.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benson with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benson 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Benson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Paw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paw scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish James?
James tries to lock up and control but Paw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paw controlling his opponent.
Paw lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paw working James over with strikes here. #T1#
James is squirming around, avoiding Paw's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Paw jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Paw wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Paw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Paw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James stops Paw from passing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paw working away.
James is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paw is controlling him well.
James looks winded!
James is looking to regain half guard here but Paw keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Paw stands up and beckons James to his feet. #CL#
Paw closes the distance and clinches.
Paw wants a takedown.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has had enough of the clinch but Paw keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Paw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Paw turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
James wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
James wants to control but Paw postures up.
Paw lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Paw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Paw decides to stand back up. #T4#
Paw darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Paw into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Paw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paw but Paw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Paw ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paw avoids the head kick by James.
Paw thinks about countering with a head kick.
Paw slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Paw dominated that round.
That's time! Paw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Paw rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paw trying to land knees to the body.
Paw prevents a body shot from James.
James is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Paw pulls guard effortlessly.
Paw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Paw pushes James off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching James on his heels. He'll look to pass James's guard now, I'm sure.
James wants to get back to his feet but Paw passes into half guard.
James is breathing heavily.#REVB#
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paw scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1##SUB#
Paw seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
Paw trying to control the pace.
Bart Paw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Paw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paw sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paw wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James has hold of Paw's hands but Paw slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paw is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Paw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paw is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
Paw passes into side control, despite James's attempt to control the position.
James is trying to control Paw's posture but Paw avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paw tries to advance to mount but James denies him. #SUB#
Paw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paw working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paw working the ground and pound.
Paw working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Paw dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
James leaves Paw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bart Paw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Paw scores with a takedown into James's guard.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James is looking to stand up but Paw isn't so interested in that idea.
Paw scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paw pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Paw wants to stand but James has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Paw scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paw content to control rather than advance.
James wants to get back to full guard but Paw has mounted him!
Paw landing shots from mount. #T2#
James wants to hold on but Paw pushes him away.
Paw controlling the pace for now.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Paw has a good base and remains in mount.
Paw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paw avoids the attempt from James to control.
James in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Paw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paw dominating with strikes here.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paw avoids the attempt from James to control.
Paw lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paw in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Paw trying to control but James is having none of it.
James wants to try and get back to his feet.
Paw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Paw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paw, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Paw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
James rushes Peterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peterson up against the cage.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peterson prevents it.
#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James tries to counter by closing the distance.
James tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
James stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson blocks a head kick by James.
James shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
JP Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy James.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
James fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James goes for a double leg but Peterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peterson continues to drive forward.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peterson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Peterson scores with a takedown into James's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Peterson content to stall in guard here.
Peterson is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Peterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Peterson is stalling in the full guard.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Peterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Peterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Peterson thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Peterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Peterson pulls James into guard.
Peterson seems keen to control James's posture.
James trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
Peterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peterson tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Peterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Peterson pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peterson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peterson circles away.
JP Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy James.#TD#
Peterson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James is breathing heavily.
Peterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peterson controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Peterson there.
Peterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Peterson wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
James taking some punishment here, with Peterson in his half guard. #T3#
Peterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
James is rocked!
Peterson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked James! More strikes land and this one is all over! Peterson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JP Peterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
James misses with a body kick.#CL#
Paw closes the distance and clinches.
Paw misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
Paw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been hearing reports that Paw has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paw avoids the head kick by James.
Paw shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Paw tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
James instigates a clinch. #T1#
Paw trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Paw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paw throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and James counters by clinching up. #TD2#
James pulls guard effortlessly.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paw's guard. #REVB#
Paw 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.
James stays in close to Paw's body and controls the position.
Paw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Paw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paw 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James advances to half guard.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James uses his free foot to push down on Paw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paw.
Paw is trying desperately to improve position.
James landing punches. #T4#
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paw is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
James avoids the attempt from Paw to control.
Paw can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
James is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Paw shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
James dives in and scores a takedown into Paw's guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Paw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Paw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.#SUB#
Paw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paw tries to get out of the position.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
James stands up over Paw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paw has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Paw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paw trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
James stands up and waves to Paw to follow him.
James dives in and grabs Paw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paw pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Paw throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James walks into a left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - James finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paw!
Paw wants to get back to his feet but James is dominant here and he's now got Paw's back!
Paw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Paw is trying to remain composed but James is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
I would not like to be Paw right now.
James is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Paw is controlling his hands well.
Paw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Andy James has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
James is persistently looking for the submission but Paw is defending it well.
#T4##SUB2#
James is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Paw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #ES#
Paw manages to escape to his feet.
Paw throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is keen to just control but Paw is a slippery customer.
James stops Paw from getting back to his feet.
Paw wants to sweep but James has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy James 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#
James misses with a takedown attempt - Paw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paw defends well and James ends up having to push Paw into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
James clinches.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paw's efforts to push away.#TD2#
James drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paw is looking to stand up but James won't let him.
Paw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paw advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
James is holding Paw down, trying to stall.
James is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
James sneaks back into half guard.
Paw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paw wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Paw taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! James has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Paw has tapped! Great work by James! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy James!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
James shoots in and drives through. Groo sprawls well.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Groo tries to kick James off in order to stand up. James Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Groo is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Groo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Groo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Groo wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
James postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Groo sneaks back into half guard.
Groo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Groo tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.#SUB#
Groo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Groo is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Groo pinned against the cage. Groo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Groo but Groo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Han Groo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy James.
James leaves Groo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
James forces Groo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Groo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Groo swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Groo shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Groo defends it well.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Groo sprawls well. Groo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James looks winded!
Groo throws a leg kick #CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James wants to stall.
#BC#
Groo manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
James rushes Groo and presses him up against the cage.
James has Groo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Groo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Groo smiles and moves away.
#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Groo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Groo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Groo stops a takedown attempt from James.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Groo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Groo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Groo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy James will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Groo instigates a clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Groo has double underhooks.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Groo.
#CUT#
It looks like Andy James has been cut.
James tries for a takedown but Groo manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Groo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Groo pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James gets underhooks to prevent Groo's takedown attempt.
Groo is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Groo lands a body punch in the clinch.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Groo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Groo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Groo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Groo moves out of range of the body kick.
Groo misses with an uppercut.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Groo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Groo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James is breathing heavily.#TD2#
James gets the takedown into side control.
James landing a few strikes.
Groo is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
James stands up. #T2##TD2#
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Groo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groo connects with a high kick.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Groo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Groo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Groo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Groo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
James is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Groo prevents James from improving his position.
Groo controlling the pace.
Groo is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Groo tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Groo closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Groo pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
James pushes Groo up against the cage in a clinch.
Groo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James tries to pull guard but Groo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Groo looking to stall.
Groo avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Groo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Groo on that attempt.
James throws a leg kick but Groo sees it coming and moves out of range.
James dives in and grabs Groo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Groo pushes down on James's head and hops out.#CL#
Groo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Groo decides to pull guard.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Groo's guard.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to take a break and control but Groo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Groo controlling the position well.
James prevents Groo from improving his position.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Groo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Groo actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Groo keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Groo tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Groo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Groo's guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Groo is keeping the position.#ES#
Groo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. James has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Groo looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Groo is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Groo drags the fight down to the ground.
James wants to pass the guard but Groo is keeping the position.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
James wants to control from the top but Groo keeps moving. #SUB2#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Groo controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James connects with a couple of short punches.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Groo.
Groo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Groo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Han Groo.
Well Groo 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Han Groo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Cruz scores with a takedown into James's guard.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
James is stalling in the full guard.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
James throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Cruz!#REVB#
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
James kicks Cruz off and gets to his feet. #T2##CL#
James gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Cruz lands a left and a right that send James crashing to the mat, dazed. Cruz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Andy James has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hector Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.#CL#
James moves into the clinch.
James stalling in the clinch but Cruz improves position. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cruz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hector Cruz!
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