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Event:
RFC 46: White Hot
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Baumann lands a body shot.
Baumann seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baumann stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baumann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baumann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James looks winded!
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Baumann.
A counter left hand to the body from Baumann misses its target.
Baumann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Leom James has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James with a poor takedown #CL#
and Baumann counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Baumann pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baumann is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but James frees his head nicely. Oh but Baumann has switched to an armbar! James is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adam Baumann!
Leom James spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll train harder to win'.
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Event:
RFC 35: Savagery
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olafsson is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
Olafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Olafsson into the cage.
Olafsson tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Olafsson back against the cage.
Olafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Olafsson into the cage.
Olafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
James closes the distance and pushes Olafsson back into the cage.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Olafsson controls the action.
#TD2#
James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Olafsson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olafsson defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olafsson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Olafsson wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Olafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olafsson.#T1#
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Olafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Olafsson's brow.
Olafsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James stands up over Olafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Olafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Olafsson's brow.
Olafsson controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Olafsson controls James momentarily but James frees himself. #T2#
James lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James stands up over Olafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Olafsson trying to control the position.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Olafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Olafsson working a defensive guard here.
James is working Olafsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James lands a couple of digs.
James is in close to Olafsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James works over Olafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
James stands up over Olafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Olafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James cracks Olafsson with a solid left hand.
James stands up over Olafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Olafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olafsson has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
James postures up.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James trying to control but Olafsson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leom James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Olafsson punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Olafsson falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Olafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olafsson gets back to full guard.
James postures up.
James is in close to Olafsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Olafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
James distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Olafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olafsson trying to control the position.
James lands a couple of digs.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olafsson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Olafsson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Olafsson trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
James is sitting in close to Olafsson's body. Olafsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! James is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, James is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Olafsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krystian Olafsson!
Krystian Olafsson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Much respect to my opponent, Im sure I will see him again'.
Leom James spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll train harder to win'.
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Event:
RFC 30: The Reaping
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Olafsson tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Olafsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Olafsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Olafsson trying to control but James postures up.
James working over Olafsson with some ground and pound. Olafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James is thwarting Olafsson's attempts to control the position.
James slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
Olafsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.#T1#
James slows the pace down in half guard.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James is trying to control. Olafsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Olafsson wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James working Olafsson over with strikes.
Ground and pound from James.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Olafsson wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Olafsson trying to control here.
James working Olafsson over with strikes.
James lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Olafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
James working over Olafsson with some ground and pound. Olafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James prevents Olafsson from improving his position.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James trying to control the action but Olafsson is working from the bottom.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James drops an elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from James.
James slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
Olafsson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James working Olafsson over with strikes. #T3#
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Olafsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Olafsson wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from James.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Olafsson trying to control but James postures up.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James is nestled in close to Olafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olafsson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James is nestled in close to Olafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Olafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olafsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James trying to get back to his feet but Olafsson is in full control for now.
Olafsson looking to hold on to the position here but James rolls and ends up regaining guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
James wants to stand up but Olafsson is controlling him.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olafsson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leom James 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#
Olafsson cracks James with an open hand slap.#TD#
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James with a nice head shot there.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leom James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olafsson has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Olafsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead James passes into side control.
James lands a nice forearm strike.
Olafsson taking a bit of punishment here - James scoring with strikes. #T1#
Olafsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Olafsson gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James drops an elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James prevents Olafsson from improving his position.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Olafsson tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
Olafsson taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard. #T2#
James drops an elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
Olafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Olafsson's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Olafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olafsson is trying to control but can't.
Olafsson tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Olafsson is trying to control but can't.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olafsson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Olafsson is defending well.
#T3#
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Olafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from James there.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olafsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James wants to control but Olafsson is keeping him busy.
Olafsson is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from James there. #T4#
James 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.
James is thwarting Olafsson's attempts to control the position.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James wants to stand up but Olafsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
James slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
Olafsson trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
James slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
James 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leom James dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olafsson was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James works over Olafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Olafsson tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James working the ground and pound.
Olafsson is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Olafsson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Olafsson to see if he's OK.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
James lands an elbow.
James scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Olafsson to see if he's OK.
Olafsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but James connects with a decent elbow.
Olafsson is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James lands a nice forearm strike.
James lands a few punches from side control.
James lands some shots froms side control.
James cracks Olafsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Olafsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Olafsson wants to control but James postures up.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
James scores with a couple of short elbows.
Olafsson tries to improve position but can't.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Olafsson to see if he's OK.
Olafsson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Olafsson some visible discomfort.
Olafsson tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Olafsson to see if he's OK.
James working the body and head with strikes.
James lands a few punches from side control.
James in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
James lands an elbow.
Olafsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James working the ground and pound.
Olafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Olafsson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Olafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
James scoring with punches from side control.
James is looking to take a break and control but Olafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olafsson wants to control but James postures up.
James lands a nice forearm strike.
James working the ground and pound.
Olafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
James scoring with punches and elbows.
James landing a few strikes.
Olafsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Olafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Olafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Olafsson's temple.
Olafsson is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krystian Olafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James 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.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Olafsson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leom James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leom James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leom James!
Leom James was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Krystian Olafsson spoke after the fight, saying 'Much respect to my opponent, he was the better man tonight, Next time I will remove his soul from his body'.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leom James and Mortis Cadaver. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leom James! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mortis Cadaver!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadaver is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Cadaver circles away and we're back to standing.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cadaver's waist but Cadaver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Cadaver has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Cadaver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cadaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Cadaver manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: James (3) vs (0) Cadaver
Cadaver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: James (3) vs (2) Cadaver
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James trying to hold on to Cadaver's head to control him but Cadaver postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cadaver is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cadaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James has his hands clasped together around Cadaver's back. He's all about the action.
Cadaver passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: James (3) vs (5) Cadaver
James is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to control but can't.
James is looking for a sweep. Cadaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cadaver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
James has his hands clasped together around Cadaver's back. He's all about the action.
Cadaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James has a hand on Cadaver's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cadaver takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: James (3) vs (8) Cadaver
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to hold on but Cadaver postures up.
Cadaver controlling from mount.
Cadaver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
James regains half guard.
James tries to get to full guard but Cadaver has control of the leg.
James is breathing heavily.
James is trying to maintain the position but Cadaver is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver is controlling the pace.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cadaver is working away from the top position though.
Cadaver is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to sweep but Cadaver has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: James (3) vs (11) Cadaver
James is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cadaver controls the position.
James wants to control but Cadaver postures up.
James manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cadaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
James is looking to control Cadaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadaver is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
James is trying to maintain the position but Cadaver is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
James trying to hold on to Cadaver's head to control him but Cadaver postures up.
Cadaver wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
Well, if Cadaver 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.
Cadaver is continuing to stall.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cadaver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
James tries to get to full guard but Cadaver has control of the leg.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James is trying to control the position but Cadaver postures up.
Cadaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cadaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James pulls Cadaver in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cadaver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cadaver is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cadaver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James controlling the position.
Cadaver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cadaver postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
James is trying to control the position but Cadaver postures up.
Cadaver tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Cadaver is proving a slippery customer.
Cadaver stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James looking to control.
James controlling Cadaver's posture.
Cadaver pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cadaver content to control rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
James gets full guard.
Cadaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James wants to sweep here but Cadaver controlling him for the moment.
James is trying to control the position but Cadaver postures up.
Cadaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James is trying to control the position but Cadaver postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James controlling Cadaver's posture.
Cadaver is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Cadaver has managed to sneak the leg through.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cadaver in particular looking to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Cadaver.
Cadaver tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
James keeping hold of Cadaver's head, controlling as best he can.
James wants to control but Cadaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver is controlling the pace.
James won't allow Cadaver to pass to mount.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Cadaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Cadaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cadaver slips nicely into half guard.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James manages to get to full guard.
Cadaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James has Cadaver pulled in close to control his posture.
Cadaver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadaver wins on points by 11 to 3.
A victorious Mortis Cadaver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Leom James had this to say: 'i'll train harder to win'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
James misses with a takedown
and Massey counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Massey moves into the clinch successfully.
James being controlled against the cage.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Massey.
Massey prevents a body shot from James.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey stalls.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Massey.
#T1#
Massey swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Massey just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Massey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Massey manages to pull guard.
Massey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Massey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Massey has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Massey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Massey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but James has passed into side control.
James lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Massey trying to remain calm as James controls from the top position.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
James scoring with punches and elbows.
Massey is breathing heavily.
Massey is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James controlling the position.
Massey taking punishment in the form of punches.
James in side control, throwing shots but Massey defends.
James landing a few strikes. #T4#
James is working Massey over with some ground and pound from side control.
James connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Massey some visible discomfort.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexis Massey has been cut.
James looks up at the clock and then as Massey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, James smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A big shot lands for James! That's hurt Massey! Will he recover? James fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leom James!
In his post fight interview, Leom James started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nunez tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nunez has one foot on James's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nunez really is a fat lump.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nunez enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nunez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nunez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nunez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Nunez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nunez is trying to keep James in close.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nunez is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James postures up in Nunez's guard and throws a big left but Nunez blocks it.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nunez working a defensive guard here.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
Nunez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James works over Nunez with some ground and pound from guard.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James wants to get up but he can't break Nunez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Nunez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nunez is breathing heavily.#TD2#
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nunez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James with a nice head shot there.#T2#
James postures up and lands a big shot to Nunez's brow.
James wanted to stand there but Nunez had control of the position.
Nunez keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James wants to get up but he can't break Nunez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nunez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James tries to stand but Nunez is controlling from the bottom.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
James pushes Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
James clinches with his opponent.
Nunez blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Nunez kicks James off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
James gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throwing shots but Nunez is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James winds up and cracks Nunez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Nunez is rocked!
James winds up and cracks Nunez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Nunez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nunez! More strikes land and this one is all over! James jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leom James!
Leom James bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hester sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James drops an elbow to the side of Hester's head.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James trying to control the action but Hester is working from the bottom.
Hester is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
James working over Hester with some ground and pound. Hester looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James slips a nice elbow through Hester's hands, connecting with Hester's forehead.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hester is trying to control but James manages to pass to mount!
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hester in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hester to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leom James!
A very excited looking Leom 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Serrano's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serrano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
James stands up and waves to Serrano to follow him. #TD2#
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serrano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Serrano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Serrano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
James is in close to Serrano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Serrano looking to control.
#T1#
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Serrano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James prevents Serrano from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Serrano is breathing heavily.#TD2#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
James wants to control but Serrano is keeping him busy.
James passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Serrano! #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Serrano is rocked!
James looking to finish Serrano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Serrano!
Oh Serrano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by James.
James lands a big elbow - Serrano is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Serrano is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leom James!
A relieved looking Leom James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 695 Round 1
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Diaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
James stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but James uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
James scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as James dominates the positioning.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz is not content to let James control the position.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
James remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
James works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
James controlling from the full mount.
James putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
James pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
Diaz regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
James uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz regains half guard.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Diaz.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James controlling from the top position. #T4#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Diaz 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#
Diaz wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leom James will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
James wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is dominant here and he's now got James's back!#SUB2#
Diaz tightening his grip on James, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Diaz working for the choke. #SUB2#
James is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Diaz gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Diaz is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! James is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Diaz!
After winning the bout, Nate Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Leom James had this to say: 'i'll train harder to win'.
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