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Event:
SYN K-1 07/16
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance but James moves to the side
letting James counter with a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes James back into the ropes.
James tries to break free but Kowalkiewicz pushes him back against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz pushes James back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James can't break the clinch.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James is trying to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz is controlling him.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
As Kowalkiewicz backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it all.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalkiewicz - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalkiewicz. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice cross.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with James.
A short right from James. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James lands a nice hook to Kowalkiewicz's body. Kowalkiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Kowalkiewicz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Kowalkiewicz lands.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalkiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4##CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A hook to the body from James.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kowalkiewicz wants to stall.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kowalkiewicz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kowalkiewicz.
James throws a series of punches but Kowalkiewicz avoids them all with ease.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
James misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalkiewicz.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalkiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kowalkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a crisp jab.
James takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Elmore James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Kowalkiewicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Kowalkiewicz jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab and a cross from James.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalkiewicz throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
James misses the shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but James circles away.
#CL2#
James clinches up against the ropes.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to James's midsection.
James loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
James is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
James is trying to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the ropes. #T3##BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalkiewicz cracks James with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. #ROC#James is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz works on James's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalkiewicz into the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Come on Kowalkiewicz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz stalling the fight.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James tries to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kowalkiewicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Kowalkiewicz rushes James and presses him up against the ropes.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks an uppercut.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a leg kick.
A combination from James does no damage.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Kowalkiewicz feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James throws a series of punches but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Kowalkiewicz clinches.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has had enough of the clinch but Kowalkiewicz keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalkiewicz won't allow it.
James tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James tries to circle away but Kowalkiewicz has him pinned against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kowalkiewicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalkiewicz - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalkiewicz. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Kowalkiewicz.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz instigates a clinch.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Kowalkiewicz prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is struggling to control the position.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalkiewicz 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz! |
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Event:
SYN K1 6/4
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James dodges the punch combination from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James swinging wildly here.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Nu Cuuuuutos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nu Cuuuuutos rushes James and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Nu Cuuuuutos. #BC2#
Nu Cuuuuutos breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Nu Cuuuuutos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Nu Cuuuuutos drives through and clinches with James against the ropes.
#T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos is working James over against the ropes.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nu Cuuuuutos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nu Cuuuuutos dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Nu Cuuuuutos connects with a crisp jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Nu Cuuuuutos.
#ROC2#James is rocked!
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nu Cuuuuutos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nu Cuuuuutos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a lovely overhand right.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nu Cuuuuutos.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OH! James has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Nu Cuuuuutos smells blood and charges in for the finish! Nu Cuuuuutos unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of James sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos!
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN K1 5/21
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Saiyan Prince misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saiyan Prince rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James throws a looping overhand right but Saiyan Prince ducks down to avoid it.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James throws a hook to the side of Saiyan Prince's head but Saiyan Prince sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saiyan Prince is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Saiyan Prince scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Saiyan Prince buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a one two combo.
A good leg kick by Saiyan Prince.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
Saiyan Prince misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A punch combination from James misses.
Saiyan Prince fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saiyan Prince dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Saiyan Prince lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and James goes down! The ref sends Saiyan Prince to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and James is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#James is rocked!
Vegeta Saiyan Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saiyan Prince slips a straight right by James.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Saiyan Prince finish him?
Saiyan Prince gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James stalks Saiyan Prince and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saiyan Prince's face. Saiyan Prince staggers backwards, shaken.
James takes a swing at Saiyan Prince's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Saiyan Prince on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saiyan Prince is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Saiyan Prince has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That kick from Saiyan Prince tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2##CL2#
James drives through and clinches with Saiyan Prince against the ropes.
Saiyan Prince swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saiyan Prince blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Saiyan Prince with the inside leg kick.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Saiyan Prince feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Saiyan Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saiyan Prince works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Saiyan Prince scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops James to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Jab from Saiyan Prince.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saiyan Prince scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Elmore James's cut even more.#KD#
Saiyan Prince catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! James stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? James walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#T3#
James falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Saiyan Prince counters with a beautiful hook that drops James to the mat! Will James be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Saiyan Prince to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and James is up. He looks OK to continue.
James misses with a double jab
and Saiyan Prince counters with a perfect left hook, dropping James to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vegeta Saiyan Prince! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elmore James!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ferkingstad clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Ferkingstad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Ferkingstad manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but instead James has moved into half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
Ferkingstad is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ferkingstad is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that James has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferkingstad manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead James passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferkingstad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James is controlling the pace.
#T5#
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (3) James
James takes Ferkingstad's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ferkingstad is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (0) vs (6) James
James controlling well, preventing Ferkingstad from escaping the position.
#T6#
James has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ferkingstad's body.
Ferkingstad is really stuck here.
Ferkingstad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by James.
#T7##SUB2#
Ferkingstad preventing the rear naked choke attempt from James.
You can see the frustration on Ferkingstad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
James is continuing to stall.
James is hanging on to Ferkingstad's back as he tries to escape.
James just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ferkingstad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9#
Ferkingstad can't escape the position.
James fails to move to back control.
James prevents Ferkingstad from getting the reversal.#T10#
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferkingstad regains half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Ferkingstad is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ferkingstad 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. #T11#
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferkingstad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (6) James
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferkingstad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
James tries to roll over but Ferkingstad keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ferkingstad in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. James tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ferkingstad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A relieved looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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:
SYN K-1 乯
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Roy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from James.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
James scores with a punch to the head.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
James forces Roy back against the ropes and clinches.
Roy lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy's elbow. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Roy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
James blocks a leg kick.
James misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Roy - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
Roy slips a straight right by James.
Rob Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a front kick aimed at Roy's knee but Roy avoids it well.
Roy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Roy counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! James goes down! Will James beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy lands a jab to James's midsection.
James cracks Roy with a good jab.
James misses with an uppercut. Roy saw that one coming.
Roy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.#T2#
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roy misses with an uppercut.
Roy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy lands with an overhand left.
Roy throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Elmore James's cut is getting worse.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Roy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy moves out of range as James strikes.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Roy checks a low kick from James.
Roy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James swings widly with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roy defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James throws the left hand but Roy avoids the punch easily.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James connects with the punch.
Roy throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Roy misses.
Roy ducks under a wild hook from James.
Roy lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by James.
Roy thuds a left hand into James's body.
Roy lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Roy throws a right hand that misses
and Roy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy's coach down at Ice Cream Parlour was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roy just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Rob Roy should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roy.
Roy flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rob Roy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roy throws a hook but James blocks it.
Nice cross by Roy.
James misses with a right hand
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Roy misses its intended target.
James throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Roy.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
Roy looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy walks into a left hand. #T1#
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
A good leg kick by James.
Roy looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Roy throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Roy tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
James misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roy doesn't seem phased though.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James misses with a looping left.
Roy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#James is rocked!
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Roy's head.#T2#
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roy on the side of the head.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roy throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Roy scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Elmore James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy swinging wildly here.
Roy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James wants to slow Roy down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Roy tries a head kick but it misses.
Roy scores with a leg kick.
Roy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James throws a leg kick but Roy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
James misses with a straight right.
James throws out a loose jab but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy feints a counter leg kick.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James misses with a looping right.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy ducks under a wild hook from James.
James closes the distance but Roy moves to the side
and Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice shot by James.
Roy lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Elmore James's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Roy misses with a body kick.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roy.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James throwing a counter right hand but Roy manages to avoid it.
James loads up on a big right hand but Roy slips the punch.
Roy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James looks to throw the jab but Roy is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Roy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
James tests Roy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy walks into a left hand.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Roy scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
James misses with a hook. Roy ducked under it nicely.
Roy throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roy misses with a straight left.
Roy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roy moves away from the strike by James.
Roy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by James.
Roy throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Roy lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Roy slips under a jab.
Roy with the inside leg kick.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roy.
Roy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Roy.
James misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Roy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roy looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roy has time to react.#T3#
James throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from James misses.
James moves forwards but Roy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Roy misses #CL#
and James counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy moves away from the strike by James.
Roy throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Rob Roy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roy cracks James with an open hand slap.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
James digs a good body shot into Roy's ribs.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Roy does no damage.
James throws a right hand that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Roy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roy misses with a double jab
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy scores with a nice strike.
James misses with an uppercut. Roy saw that one coming.
Donk. James catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roy.
James misses with a leg kick.
As James backs off Roy throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James swings widly with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Elmore James.
I think Roy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Roy! |
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Event:
PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
James misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia misses the body punch
and James counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
James slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
A left lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James misses with a looping right.#T1#
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James cracks Hakekia with a good jab.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Hakekia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia being controlled here, momentarily.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Hakekia is defending well. #T2##SUB#
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hakekia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
James goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hakekia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James's guard! Nice work there by Hakekia!
Hakekia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James keeping full guard, as Hakekia tries to pass. #SUB#
James working for a triangle but Hakekia defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
James has his foot on Hakekia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakekia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakekia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakekia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakekia wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hakekia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hakekia defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
James has his foot on Hakekia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakekia works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Hakekia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
James misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
James fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
James slips a jab from Hakekia.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia just manages to avoid it.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hakekia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James works the jab nicely.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James misses with a left hand
and Hakekia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hakekia to score with a decent uppercut.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by James.
James looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakekia as he jumps to the side.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Hakekia.#T2#
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia lands a jab to the head.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
James looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Hakekia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a jab when James was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Hakekia lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a right hand
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by James.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from James.#T4#
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from James misses.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hakekia lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hakekia doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia slips a jab from James.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the body
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James slips under a jab.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James throws a series of punches but Hakekia avoids them all with ease.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakekia under the eye.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakekia swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
James wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - James scores with a four punch combination!
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
James takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but James is out of range. #T2#
James has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia lands a jab to James's midsection.
James avoids a kick to the body.
James is looking to counter punch.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hakekia momentarily.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
James misses with a straight right. #T4#
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for James.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Hakekia avoided it.
James throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
James tries to score with a low kick but Hakekia moves his leg out of the way.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James tries for a takedown but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakekia slips under a jab from James.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hakekia 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It Feels So Good To Being Back At Lightweight Division, Having Shit 2020 Going 0- 5 In Welter, But Sign With Panda And Win 2 Next Fight. 2021 Is Gonna Be My Year'. |
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Event:
PANDA 58
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
James misses with a looping left.
Jab by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James throws a hook but Del Bosque blocks it.
Del Bosque lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Del Bosque.
James loads up on a big right hand but Del Bosque slips the punch.
Del Bosque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James with a nice calf kick.
Del Bosque misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Bosque's hands.
James throws a hook but Del Bosque blocks it.
Del Bosque tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Del Bosque takes one on the button.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Bosque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James throwing a counter right hand but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Del Bosque slips a straight right by James.#T1#
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
Del Bosque tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Del Bosque is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Del Bosque's shoulder, as Del Bosque tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bosque appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Del Bosque walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Del Bosque is predictable there
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from James.
James avoids a kick to the body.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James misses with a hook
and Del Bosque counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Del Bosque scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James slips a jab from Del Bosque.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Del Bosque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Del Bosque finds it's target.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James misses with an uppercut. Del Bosque saw that one coming.
It seemed like Del Bosque was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James with a nice calf kick.#T3#
A jab from James misses.
Del Bosque only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Del Bosque slips a straight right by James.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Del Bosque throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Del Bosque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Bosque lands a front kick.
James misses with a looping right.
James misses with an uppercut.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Bosque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Del Bosque.
James misses the jab.
Del Bosque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
James throws a shot from downtown. Del Bosque moves away and avoids it.
Del Bosque slips a jab and a cross from James.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Del Bosque counters with a stiff right hand.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws a good cross that connects.
Del Bosque slips a straight right by James.
Del Bosque cracks James with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Del Bosque counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Del Bosque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Bosque wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James cracks Del Bosque with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Bosque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James looks to land a combination but Del Bosque avoids it well.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James slips a jab from Del Bosque.
James throws a right hand that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James dips to his left and cracks Del Bosque with an uppercut!
Del Bosque fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Del Bosque throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
James throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by James!
James shoots in but Del Bosque avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice defenses there by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque throws a hook but James blocks it.
A slow jab from Del Bosque misses its intended target.
Del Bosque is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Del Bosque appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Del Bosque does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
James moves away from the strike by Del Bosque. #T1#
Del Bosque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Bosque tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throwing a counter right hand but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
James avoids a kick to the body.
Del Bosque thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James lands with an overhand left.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Del Bosque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Del Bosque throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.#T2#
Del Bosque misses with a double jab
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Bosque.
James looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Bosque.
James throws a jab when Del Bosque was well out of range.#CL#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Del Bosque walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Del Bosque slips a jab from James.
Del Bosque fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
James walks into a left hand.
Del Bosque lands a right hook to the body.
James checks a low kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque scores with a kick to the body.
James throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it.
Del Bosque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Del Bosque slips a jab and a cross from James.
A nice side step and Del Bosque releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from James misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Del Bosque - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Del Bosque. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Del Bosque throws a quick inside leg kick.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Bosque. Del Bosque circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
James throws a hook but Del Bosque blocks it.
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Bosque swings for the body but James moves out of range.
#T4#
Del Bosque slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James misses with an uppercut.
James avoids the body shot from Del Bosque.
James misses with a hook. Del Bosque ducked under it nicely.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Del Bosque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
Good exchange - Del Bosque coming out on top.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Bosque throws out the jab.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
James looks to throw the jab but Del Bosque is out of range.
Del Bosque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from James misses.
Del Bosque swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Bosque's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Del Bosque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
James misses with an uppercut
and Del Bosque counters with a straight right hand.
Del Bosque shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James throws a shot from downtown. Del Bosque moves away and avoids it.
Del Bosque has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Del Bosque throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Del Bosque misses.
A swing and a miss from James.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Del Bosque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Del Bosque as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Del Bosque throws a body punch but James moves out of range. #T1#
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Del Bosque sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
Del Bosque is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Del Bosque misses with the head strike.
A short right from Del Bosque.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Bosque scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Bosque.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James working aggressively here.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Bosque lands a nice elbow.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Del Bosque misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Bosque's elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Bosque backwards.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Bosque.
James lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Del Bosque manages to break the clinch.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Bosque moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
James drives through and clinches with Del Bosque against the cage.
James lands with a right to the head.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Bosque backwards. #BC2#
Del Bosque manages to break the clinch.
Del Bosque slips a straight right by James.
James wants to clinch up but Del Bosque keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Del Bosque gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Bosque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Bosque has wrist control.
James wants to control from the top but Del Bosque keeps moving. #SUB#
James has gone for a leg lock! Del Bosque slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.#REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Del Bosque is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Del Bosque got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Bosque has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is striking off his back. Del Bosque thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Bosque pulls his head out easily.
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 tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severo Del Bosque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Del Bosque winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severo Del Bosque!
Post fight, an emotional Severo Del Bosque said 'Normar Gai, I Want You Bitch'. |
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Event:
PANDA 44
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James lands with a hook. Ahma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James slips under a jab from Ahma.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a straight right. #TD2#
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
James seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ahma manages to get to full guard.
Ahma wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
Ahma working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ahma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Ahma in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahma is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Ahma 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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahma trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahma controls the pace.#SUB2#
Ahma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahma controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahma connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahma with a nice head shot there.
Ahma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahma preventing the sweep.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Ahma trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ahma misses with an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma walks into a jab.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma looks to clinch
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James prevents a body shot from Ahma.
James misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Ahma.
I was talking to Ahma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with the head strike.
James fails to pull guard.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #T2#
Ahma goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from James.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Ahma tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma lands a body shot.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Ahma tries a body shot but James blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James. #T3#
Ahma tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ahma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verneri Ahma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Ahma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Ahma is working James over against the cage.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL#
Ahma rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ahma.
James is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
James tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahma takes a jab right on the kisser.
James throws a leg kick
and Ahma counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Ahma to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James looks to land a left hand but Ahma moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.#CUT#It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahma is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James throws a head kick that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#James is rocked!
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a left to the body.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Ahma throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahma.
Ahma cracks James with a good jab.
Ahma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.#T1#
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James swings widly with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James misses with a hook.
James slips a jab from Ahma.
Ahma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Ahma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahma looks to land a combination but James avoids it well. #KD#
Ahma sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ahma is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
James has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
Ahma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma tries for a takedown. No joy.
James tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Ahma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James blocking some punches.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
James throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
James pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Ahma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Ahma blocks a body shot from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Ahma has hold of one of James's legs. James is fighting the takedown attempt but Ahma gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Ahma is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma is really struggling to control James but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahma is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahma 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
A very excited looking Verneri Ahma 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:
PANDA 35
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen throws a leg kick but James moved away.
James looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
James throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Petersen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from James.
James avoids the body shot from Petersen.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petersen manages to circle out of the way.
James connects with a single shot there.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
James tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Petersen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen lands a body shot.
#T1#
James checks a leg kick nicely.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from James misses.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James misses with a hook
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James lands with a straight right. Petersen didn't see that one coming.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petersen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petersen moves away from the strike by James.
Petersen takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Petersen misses.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.#T3#
James looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petersen defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James feints a jab promting Petersen to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petersen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James misses with a low kick.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
Petersen takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Petersen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by James.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
James avoids the body shot from Petersen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petersen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
James misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Petersen.
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 Elmore James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
James missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and James ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Petersen.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Elmore James is winning the standup battle so far.
James looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen blocks a jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by James.
James cracks Petersen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen connects with a crisp jab.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James misses with a straight right.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Petersen tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Petersen is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James slips a straight right by Petersen.
Petersen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James takes one on the button.
James tries to clinch up but Petersen circles away and keeps his distance.
Petersen takes a jab right on the kisser.
James lands a jab to Petersen's midsection.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from James.#T3#
Petersen staying out of range there.
James backing away here, and Petersen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
James moves away from the strike by Petersen.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James swinging wildly here.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petersen stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petersen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
James misses the jab.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James misses with a body shot.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James tries to clinch
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petersen's head backwards.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petersen slips a jab from James.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James wants to slow Petersen down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petersen digs a good hook to James's body.
Petersen catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James tries to clinch there but Petersen circles away.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from James misses.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Petersen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petersen cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James misses with an uppercut.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Petersen. Beautiful body shot.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Petersen blocks the leg kick.
James tries to clinch there but Petersen circles away.
#T2#
James thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen slips a jab from James.
A nice side step and Petersen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petersen takes one to the chin there.
Petersen tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Some wild striking there from Petersen.
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen moves away from the strike by James.
Petersen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Petersen takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Petersen connects with a body shot.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.#T4#
James scores with a nice head shot.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petersen is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Petersen circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Petersen as James shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from James misses.
Petersen lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
A big right from James misses.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
Petersen throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
PANDA 26
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands an overhand right.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
James cracks Brooksbank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Brooksbank has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brooksbank looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brooksbank defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Brooksbank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Brooksbank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brooksbank misses with a left hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooksbank looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Brooksbank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooksbank scoring well with a low kick there.
Brooksbank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooksbank tries to clinch
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A big right from James misses.
Brooksbank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
A swing and a miss from James.
Brooksbank throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
Brooksbank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooksbank swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Brooksbank.
Brooksbank swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James clobbers Brooksbank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brooksbank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James throws a jab when Brooksbank was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Brooksbank blocks a jab.
Brooksbank tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James missing with a left hand there. Brooksbank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Brooksbank closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooksbank blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Brooksbank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooksbank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooksbank.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooksbank is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Brooksbank fails with a takedown attempt.
Elmore James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Brooksbank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Brooksbank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
James wants to control but Brooksbank is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.
James is trying to maintain the position but Brooksbank is very close to passing his half guard.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brooksbank is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooksbank controlling the pace. #T4#
Brooksbank works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brooksbank is looking to work his way around to James's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
James is just holding on here. Brooksbank manages to take his back.
Brooksbank gets his hands free as James looks to control.
Brooksbank is trying to stick to James's back but James is turning into Brooksbank. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brooksbank's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Brooksbank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooksbank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Elmore James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmore 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#
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Brooksbank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from James lands.
Brooksbank misses with a wild body shot.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Brooksbank to the canvas! Brooksbank doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - James keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
Elmore James thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PANDA 17
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Bosque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from James.
Del Bosque misses with a straight left.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from James misses.
James misses with a straight right.
Del Bosque appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Bosque feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque misses with a body shot.
Del Bosque throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Del Bosque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque with the inside leg kick.
James throws out a loose jab but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Bosque lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Del Bosque lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Del Bosque counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee. #T1#
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Bosque.
James slips under a jab.
Del Bosque sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Del Bosque avoids it this time.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the body kick.
James misses with a double jab.
James connects with a leg kick.
James slips under a jab from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a body shot but no joy.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Bosque is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Del Bosque circles away and we're back to standing.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Bosque.
Jab from Del Bosque.
James with a nice cross.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Del Bosque takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James looks to throw the jab but Del Bosque is out of range.
James throws a series of punches but Del Bosque avoids them all with ease.
Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James looks to land a body kick but Del Bosque moved away.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Bosque fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick that is checked
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Del Bosque backing up. Del Bosque nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Del Bosque lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Del Bosque momentarily.
James looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Del Bosque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from James.
Del Bosque scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Del Bosque bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
James misses the shot to the body. #T3#
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Bosque with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Del Bosque.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Bosque throws out the jab.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Bosque.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Del Bosque moves away from the strike by James.
James misses with a hook. Del Bosque ducked under it nicely.
James misses with a looping right.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by James.
Del Bosque lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
James throws an overhand right that lands on Del Bosque's shoulder, as Del Bosque tries to avoid the shot.
James with a hook.
Del Bosque thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James staying out of range there.
Del Bosque with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James misses the jab.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Bosque throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Del Bosque throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
Del Bosque scores with a nice right hand.
Del Bosque misses with a leg kick.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Del Bosque momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Del Bosque misses.
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 Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Bosque off the cage and back into range.
James missing with a left hand there. Del Bosque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Del Bosque - just one landing.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Del Bosque counters with a straight right hand.
James throws a hook but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Bosque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Bosque is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a looping right.
Del Bosque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Del Bosque there as he acknowledges the shot.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Bosque.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James blocks a jab.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from James.#T1#
A big right from James misses.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James misses with a straight left.
James looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
Del Bosque throws a good cross that connects.
Del Bosque pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Del Bosque settles back down.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Bosque finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Del Bosque takes one on the button.
A big right from James misses.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Del Bosque lands a two punch combo.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James feints and then cracks Del Bosque's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Bosque down.
Del Bosque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Del Bosque throws a half hearted mid kick.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Bosque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Bosque scores with a nice right hand.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Del Bosque tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Del Bosque's shoulder, as Del Bosque tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bosque with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Del Bosque scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Del Bosque thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
Del Bosque slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.
Del Bosque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Del Bosque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
and Del Bosque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Bosque scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James missing with a left hand there. Del Bosque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James misses with an uppercut
and Del Bosque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Bosque just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from James.
Del Bosque is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
James misses with a looping right.
Del Bosque walks into a jab.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James clobbers Del Bosque with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a left hand
and Del Bosque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
James moves out of range as Del Bosque throws a body kick.
Del Bosque needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Del Bosque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Bosque tries a head kick but it misses.
James flicks out a counter leg kick but Del Bosque steps away.
Del Bosque slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Del Bosque looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Del Bosque swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting James counter with a right hand.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
It looked like Del Bosque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
James is looking to slow Del Bosque down with leg kicks.
James moves forwards but Del Bosque connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James scores with a jab. Del Bosque acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws out a loose jab but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Bosque lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Del Bosque throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Bosque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James misses the jab.
Del Bosque throws a quick counter kick to the body but James avoids it.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Del Bosque looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James connects with a body shot that sends Del Bosque's belly button to the back.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
James is looking to chop away at Del Bosque's legs.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Bosque misses the target.
Del Bosque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
James checks a low kick from Del Bosque.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Bosque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Del Bosque misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Bosque takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Del Bosque misses with a lunging right hand
letting James counter with a right hand.
A big right from James misses.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Del Bosque takes one to the side of the head.
Del Bosque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#Del Bosque is rocked!
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Del Bosque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque staying out of range there.
James throws an overhand right that drops Del Bosque like a sack of potatoes! James dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
During a confident post fight interview, Elmore James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 431
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks to throw the jab but Starman is out of range.
Starman misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Starman blocks an uppercut.
Starman missing with knees to the body.
Starman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Starman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Starman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Starman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John Starman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Starman moves away from the strike by James.
Starman moves out of range as James strikes.
Starman punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Starman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James misses with a straight left.
Starman keeps the fight on the outside.
Starman takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Starman works the jab nicely.#T1#
James is looking to slow Starman down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Starman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starman is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Starman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starman.
Starman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Starman wants to stall.
Starman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Starman breaks the clinch.
Starman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Starman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from James as Starman shoots in.
Starman misses with an uppercut.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Starman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Starman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Starman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James with a hook.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Starman moves out of range as James strikes.
James ducks under a wild hook from Starman.
Starman misses the shot to the body.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starman.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Starman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starman throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James is looking to counter punch.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James jabs Starman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Starman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A big right from James misses.
Starman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Starman counters with a straight right hand.
James moves away from the strike by Starman.
Starman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Starman misses the shot to the body.
Starman throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely. #CL2#
Starman rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Starman.
#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Starman tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Starman checks a leg kick.
Starman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James throws a leg kick
and Starman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James scores with the left hand. Starman knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Starman slips under a jab.
Starman throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Starman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Starman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pāté.
Starman throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Starman gets a clinch.
Starman tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position. #BC2#
Starman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Starman throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James moves away from the strike by Starman.
James tries to counter by clinching up but Starman breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starman checks a leg kick.
James connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Starman coming out on top.
James misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Starman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Starman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Starman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Starman moves away from the strike by James. #CL2#
Starman darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starman.
James misses with the head strike.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James has Starman pressed against the cage, preventing Starman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starman prevents a body shot from James.
James blocks the elbow strike.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Starman scores with a nice short uppercut.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Starman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks an uppercut.
Starman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Starman stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Starman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from James on the inside.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starman throws an elbow but misses.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Starman is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Starman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Starman 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.
Starman lands a shot to the body.
Starman blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Starman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
#CL2#
Starman takes the fight into the clinch.
Starman blocking some punches.
Starman takes a shot to the head.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Starman blocking some punches.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Starman misses with a punch to the body.
Starman blocks an uppercut.
Starman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Starman is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Starman into the cage.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Starman counter with a right hand.
Starman looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James lands with a straight right. Starman didn't see that one coming.
Starman scores with a body shot.
John Starman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Starman tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Starman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Starman loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Starman drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Starman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Starman defending well as James loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
James slips under a jab.
Starman misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Starman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Starman off balance momentarily.
Starman throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James slips a straight right by Starman.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Starman moves out of range of the strikes.
Starman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Starman misses.
Starman looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Starman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Starman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starman defends it easily.#T4#
Starman trying to control but James is working from the bottom. #SUB#
James looking for a guillotine here but Starman defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James working a defensive guard here.
Starman lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Starman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Starman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Starman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Starman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Starman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Starman connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Starman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Starman throws a right hand that misses
and Starman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starman just misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a left hand
and Starman counters with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a hook.
Starman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Starman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Starman to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Starman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starman.
Starman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Starman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James misses with a hook. Starman ducked under it nicely.
James throws a hook but Starman blocks it.
Starman throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starman looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James misses with an uppercut. Starman saw that one coming.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James throws a looping overhand right but Starman ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Starman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Starman lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Starman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starman throws a one two combo.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Starman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
Starman lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Starman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James loads up on a big right hand but Starman slips the punch.
James looks to land a left hand but Starman moved out of range nicely.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starman throws out the jab.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
James pulls guard. #SUB#
James throws his legs up looking for a submission but Starman uses it to pass to side control.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Starman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Starman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
James wants to control but Starman postures up.
Starman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down James's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Starman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
James is looking for a sweep.
John Starman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Starman takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Starman moves into full mount!
Starman lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Starman blocks James's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Starman working James over with strikes here.
James is squirming around, avoiding Starman's attempts to control the action.
John Starman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starman lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Starman looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Starman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Starman!
An out of breath John Starman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CEC 686
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
James throws a series of punches but Uesugi moves out of range.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Uesugi's head.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
James blocks a jab.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
James misses with a looping left.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uesugi pinned against the cage. Uesugi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
James tries to clinch there but Uesugi circles away.
Nice defenses there by James.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
James tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a series of punches but Uesugi avoids them all with ease.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uesugi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Uesugi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Uesugi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uesugi throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from James misses.
Good shot there by Uesugi.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
James lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James misses with a straight right.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Uesugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Uesugi dodges the punch combination from James.
James moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uesugi doesn't seem phased though.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uesugi.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
James tries to clinch up.
James lands with a hook. Uesugi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into James's body.
James moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Uesugi takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from James.
Uesugi stalling in the clinch.
Uesugi tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Uesugi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
As Uesugi looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Uesugi just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the head.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
James misses with a straight left.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
James misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by James.
James throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Uesugi.
James misses with a leg kick
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi. #T2#
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
James staying out of range there.
James is looking to counter punch.
James misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi jabs at James's body.
Uesugi tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi digs a good hook to James's body.
#T3#
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Uesugi works the jab nicely.
Uesugi lands a jab to James's midsection.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James with a nice cross.
James throws a combination. Uesugi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from James misses.
James misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James is looking to counter punch.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uesugi scores with a hook.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Uesugi should have avoided that one.
James slips a jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi jabs at James's body.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James shoots in and drives through. Uesugi sprawls well.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from James.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses the jab.
A left lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Nice defenses there by James.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
James throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands with a shot to the body.
Uesugi looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Uesugi throws a hook but James avoids it easily.#T2#
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uesugi takes one to the side of the head.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi throws a one two combo.
James avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.#T3#
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Uesugi.
James throws a leg kick but Uesugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from James misses.
Uesugi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
James connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into James's body.
Uesugi swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
James rushes Uesugi and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
James throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uesugi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kagekatsu Uesugi waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CEC 682.5
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
James misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James avoids the body shot from McKane.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from James.
Nice shot lands for McKane.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane blocks a head kick by James.
McKane looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKane, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
A shot in the inside from James.
James lands a nice uppercut.
McKane's coach down at MONEY TEAM!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
McKane lands with a right to the head.
James blocks an uppercut.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McKane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by James.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
McKane misses with some punches.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane lands a right hand.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKane or not.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James prevents a body shot from McKane.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from James.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James is trying to pull guard but McKane has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land. #TD#
James drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
McKane got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKane has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
McKane gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a straight right.
McKane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James throws a lazy right hand but McKane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
James throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - McKane coming out on top.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
McKane darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McKane lands a jab to the head.
McKane moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
McKane works James's body with a nice hook.
McKane takes one on the button.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
McKane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
James avoids the body shot from McKane.
A jab from McKane does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with McKane's head.
James staying out of range there.
James jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
McKane cracks James with a good jab.
James throws a hook but McKane avoids it easily.#CL2#
James gets tackled into the cage by McKane. McKane maintains the clinch.
James tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
McKane tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land. #T2#
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
McKane lands with a left to the head.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a body shot from McKane.
James misses with the head strike.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
McKane misses with some punches.
#T3#
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKane just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but McKane avoids the damage to the body.
James gets through McKane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McKane down to the mat. McKane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James clobbers McKane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James moves forwards but McKane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
A big left from James misses.
Taz McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James scores with a jab.
McKane cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James walks into a left hand.
McKane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
James walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James moves out of range as McKane strikes.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane misses the jab.
James throws a big shot that misses.
McKane thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James moves forwards but McKane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McKane misses with a hook.
James works McKane's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McKane misses with an uppercut.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKane doesn't seem bothered though.
McKane wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
McKane punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McKane slips a jab from James.
James throws a hook but McKane blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKane.
James throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane's corner calls for a 1-2. McKane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
McKane sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James looks to land a combination but McKane avoids it well.
A nice side step and McKane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McKane takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
McKane works James's body with a nice hook.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.
James thuds his right hand into McKane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James throws an off balance right hand
and McKane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James scores with a nice right hand.
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
McKane thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James lands a jab.
James lands with an overhand left.
McKane missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McKane is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
McKane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
James misses with a looping right.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKane. McKane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
James takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
McKane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James looks to land a left hand but McKane moved out of range nicely.
James scores with a hook to the body. McKane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKane throws a jab when James was well out of range.
McKane scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
James moves out of range as McKane strikes.
James throws a leg kick
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taz McKane.
Well McKane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
In his post fight interview, Taz McKane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 678
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
James throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by James.
James cracks Dall with a good jab.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James misses with a body kick.
James lands a head shot.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from James.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dall, as that shot connected.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with a straight left.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from James misses.
Elmore James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from James.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dall lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.#CUT#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
James throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Dall moves away from the strike by James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
James tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
James is rocked!
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pāté.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Some wild striking there from James.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.#T3#
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James connects with the punch.
Dall slips a jab from James.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
A jab from Dall misses.
James connects with a jab.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall blocks a jab.
James misses with a right hand
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dall counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Elmore James's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall half committed to a counter leg kick.
James throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dall with a poor takedown
letting James counter with a right hand.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
James checks a low kick from Dall.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Dall misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dall loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from James misses.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Dall's head back.
Dall swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James with a hook.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.#TD#
Dall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James is trying to escape the position but Dall is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James stops Dall from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall advances to mount.
James is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
Dall wants to take James's back here but James is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3#
James tries to hold on but Dall postures up.#SUB#
Dall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and James is now in Dall's guard. A big mistake from Dall there, giving up the dominant position!
Dall has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
Dall is controlling James's posture.#SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB#
Dall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. James stacks Dall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by James!
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Dall wants to control but James postures up.
Dall manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall scores with a hook.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for James!
Dall controls the position.#SUB#
Dall swings around for an armbar but James sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! James has picked Dall up and slammed him! Dall can't keep hold of the triangle and James manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
James decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dall to his feet.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from James.
James throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Dall has a takedown stuffed.
Dall slips a straight right by James.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
James misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Elmore James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Dall defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Dall misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
The cut above Elmore James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dall digs a good hook to James's body.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dall slips under a jab.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall finish him?#T4#
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from James.
James checks a low kick from Dall.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Dall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from James does it's job there.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elmore James.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmore James!
Elmore James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Galen Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'This means WAR!'.
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Event:
CEC 674.5
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
James scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
James misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
James throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
A low kick from Silva misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James slips a jab from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
James swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
James looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
James throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to control the position.
#T2#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James is trying to keep Silva in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
James scores with a nice strike.
James misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
James gets back to half guard.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
James is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva staying out of range there.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
James with a hook.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Silva lands.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a lazy body kick
and James counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Silva! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
A relieved looking Elmore 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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AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
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AEW 13
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
The Human scores with a decent looking hook.
James lands a really nice looking cross but The Human seems unphased.
James throws a series of punches but The Human moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The Human misses with a double jab
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James misses with the combination.
The Human scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Human lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
The Human throws a hook but James blocks it.
The Human looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from The Human misses.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Human lands a jab.
The Human has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
James cracks the inside of The Human's front leg.
The Human buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
The Human slips under a jab from James.
The Human wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Human looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.#T1#
The Human stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
The Human closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
James gets through The Human's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
The Human lands an uppercut.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human working aggressively here.
James tries to throw a body punch but The Human avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human lands an uppercut.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
The Human blocking some punches.
#TD2#
James gets control of The Human's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
James has his foot on The Human's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Human works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Human defends well.#SU#
The Human stands up from James's guard - The Human perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
The Human darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James misses with some punches.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, The Human scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Human.
James throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human is working James over against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
The Human stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human.
James misses with the head strike.
James blocks a body shot from The Human.
The Human lands a body shot.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from The Human.
James jumps guard but The Human turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Human misses with the head strike.
The Human tries a body shot but James blocks it.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Human lands with a light punch inside.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from The Human.
The Human tries a body shot but James blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by James.
The Human misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
James misses with some punches.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James blocks a body shot from The Human.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from The Human.
The Human blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James fails to pull guard.
Finn The Human has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elmore James.
The Human tries a body shot but James blocks it.
The Human working aggressively here.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Human throws a low kick but James avoids it.
James misses the jab.
The Human is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James connects with a single shot there.
A left and a right from The Human both land. Nice combination.
James throws a big shot that misses.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
A clash of legs there as The Human blocks the low kick.
The Human is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James fails to land with a series of punches.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
The Human lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from James misses.
The Human's corner calls for a 1-2. The Human obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Human sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Human, as that shot connected.
James looks for a takedown but The Human sprawls well.#T1#
The Human lands with a cross.
The Human lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from The Human misses.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Human's corner calls for a 1-2. The Human obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Human scores with a hook.
The Human tries to clinch up.
The Human on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
The Human shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
The Human works the jab nicely.
James fails to land the takedown.
Finn The Human has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elmore James.
A cross from The Human lands.#T2#
James throws a front kick aimed at The Human's knee but The Human avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
James looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
Finn The Human is winning the standup battle so far.
The Human's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
The Human feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
The Human scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but The Human manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Human is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Human scores with a hook.#CL#
The Human has James up against the cage in a clinch.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by The Human.
A nice right hand lands inside from James. #T3#
The Human tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
James tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James is trying to pull guard but The Human turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Human to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Human to keep the fight standing.
The Human lands an uppercut.
Finn The Human has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but The Human manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Human creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James lands an uppercut.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
James lands a left hand.
James lands an uppercut.
The Human lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for The Human.
James is breathing heavily.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL#
The Human has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Human creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The Human scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands a body punch.
James digs a right hand into The Human's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Human's gas tank.
James has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
James working aggressively here.
The Human throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #TD2#
James jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
The Human stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
The Human drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from The Human.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James lands with a left to the head.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James misses with some punches.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James is trying to pull guard but The Human has him pressed against the cage.
The Human pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
The Human lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from The Human.
The Human lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from James.
The Human misses with a body punch.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human lands a body shot.
The Human lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human.
James blocks an uppercut.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
The Human blocking some punches.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
James blocks an uppercut.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human is working James over against the cage.
The Human misses with some punches.
James blocks a body shot from The Human.
James prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human blocking some punches.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human lands a left hand.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
James lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James scores with a shot to the side of The Human's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human clearly takes 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.
#R4##CL#
The Human takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
James blocks an uppercut.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Human is defending well for now.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with a knee strike.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
James blocks an uppercut.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
The Human lands with a left to the head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
The Human tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from James.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human blocking some punches.
James fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human misses with some punches.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
James tries to land a knee to the head but The Human blocks with his arms.
#T2#
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Human lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human misses with the head strike.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James tries to pull guard but The Human forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James blocks a body shot from The Human.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Human lands a left hand.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Human smiles and moves away.
Finn The Human has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elmore James.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.#T3#
The Human uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finn The Human is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Human throws a shot to the body.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James misses with a wild body shot.
The Human dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
The Human bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
The Human fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Human ducks under a wild hook from James.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Human.
The Human throws a leg kick
and James counters with a good low kick that The Human was not able to check. #T4#
James tries to work over The Human's front leg with a kick but The Human checks it.
The Human tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Human scores with a hook.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from The Human.
James walks into a jab.
The Human throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Human.
The Human thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
The Human moves into the clinch successfully.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Human works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Human working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human had his way with Elmore James in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
The Human tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from The Human misses.
The Human connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from The Human finds it's way through James's defenses. #CL#
The Human rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
James jumps guard but The Human turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
The Human lands an uppercut.
The Human softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A short right from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
#T1#
James throws a head punch that misses.
James lands a nice uppercut.
The Human on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human scores with a hook to the body.
The Human lands a shoulder strike.
The Human lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from The Human.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James is trying to pull guard but The Human turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finn The Human has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elmore James.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Human digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with the head strike.
The Human lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike.
The Human lands a nice uppercut.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Human. #ROC#
James is rocked!
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human. #TD2#
James pulls guard effortlessly.
The Human trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.#SU#
The Human stands up from James's guard - The Human perhaps looking for a knockout.
James closes the distance and clinches up with The Human, looking for a takedown. James pushes The Human against the cage but The Human circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by The Human.
James lands with a straight right. The Human didn't see that one coming.#T3#
The Human avoids the head kick by James.
The Human swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from The Human.
The Human cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Human staying out of range there.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Human checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Human lands with a right hand.
Nice cross by The Human.
The Human lands with a good body shot.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Human is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from The Human.
The Human scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Human.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Human rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Human with a nice cross.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from James.
James shoots in for a double leg but The Human sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James throws a series of punches but The Human moves out of range.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
The Human rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human blocking some punches.
The Human misses with a hook to the ribs.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands with a right to the head.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Human, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
Finn The Human is the new lightweight champion!
Finn The Human decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
AEW 7
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
James thuds a left hand into The Human's body.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been hearing reports that James has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James tries to clinch but The Human is having none of it.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Human checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Human throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Human closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Human throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
The Human looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
The Human tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from James tenderised The Human's leg. The Human is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by James.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
The Human misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The Human clinches up against the cage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Humans head.
The Human lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
A short body shot lands from The Human as the two fighters clinch.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
The Human tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James misses with some punches.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from The Human on the inside.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by James.
The Human lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James working aggressively here.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James misses with the head strike.
#T3#
The Human lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
The Human lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James misses with some punches.
A short right from The Human on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
The Human tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James working aggressively here.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The Human takes a shot to the head.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as The Human controls the action.
James scores with a shot to the side of The Human's head. #TD#
James lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
The Human uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
The Human swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human misses with a body shot.
The Human throws a hook but James blocks it.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a push kick but The Human slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like The Human was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Human takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Human in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finn The Human will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Human sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
The Human misses with a straight left.
James lands a jab to the head.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
The Human takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
James gets a double leg takedown into The Human's guard.
The Human wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but The Human is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Human holds on and takes a little breather.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##ES2#
The Human pushes James off and gets back to his feet.
The Human throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James lands a jab to The Human's midsection.
The Human throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James tries for a takedown but The Human sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
The Human has one foot on James's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human tries a low kick but James avoids it.
The Human walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Human enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Human manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James won't allow The Human to get back to his feet.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Human swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James prevents The Human from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Finn The Human has got the better of the ground game so far.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but The Human is retaining full guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but The Human is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James stops The Human from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Human is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The Human trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.#T3##SU2#
The Human decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Elmore James is winning the standup battle so far.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James with a jab.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
James seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
The Human misses with a hook.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
The Human misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from James.
The Human misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.#T4#
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human fails with an attempt to clinch.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
The Human swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A left lands for James.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Human throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Humans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Human tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
James looks for a takedown but The Human sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finn The Human will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human misses with a body shot.
As The Human backs away, James returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Human circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from The Human misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by James.
The Human looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Human misses with a looping right.
The Human missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Human walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.#CL#
The Human gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch. #T1#
The Human blocking some punches.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Human creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
Finn The Human seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Human tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
The Human working aggressively here.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
A shot in the inside from James.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
James swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
The Human lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human lands a body punch in the clinch.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
James successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
The Human got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Human has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
The Human stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big left from The Human misses.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Human back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Human misses with a looping left.#T3#
James tried to score with a low kick but The Human checks it.
The Human fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James moves away from the strike by The Human. #CL2#
The Human gets a clinch.
James looking for a takedown.
The Human cracks James with a nice body shot.
The Human lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human.
The Human lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards. #TD#
James gets control of The Human's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Human wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
The Human stands up and waves to James to follow him. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from James.
The Human misses with a straight right. #CL#
James pushes The Human up against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to pull guard but The Human holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
The Human scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Human blocking some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with some punches.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elmore James did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
The Human is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
The Human rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
The Human throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Human checks it well.
The Human's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Human takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Human swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James cracks The Human with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James moves away from the strike by The Human.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
The Human moves into range and clinches up with James.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James is trying to pull guard but The Human has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for The Human.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Human tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James working aggressively here.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James misses with some punches.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
A short right from The Human.
The Human lands with a right to the head.
The Human's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as The Human controls his hands.
#T2#
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with some punches.
The Human working aggressively here.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Human wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Human defends it easily.#T3#
James has a closed guard, preventing The Human from standing up. #SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Human defends it easily.
The Human wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Human is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Human tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
The Human is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
The Human felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The Human is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
The Human defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
The Human tries to buck James off but he can't manage it.
The Human is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
James has control of The Human's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Human regains control of the situation pretty easily.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Human is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that The Human really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James had his way with Finn The Human in that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Human thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Human cracks James with a good jab.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
James slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
James gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
The Human is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura but The Human is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
The Human is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura but The Human is defending well.
#T1#
James prevents The Human from standing back up.
The Human is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
The Human works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Human wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but The Human is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James stops The Human from standing up.
James trying to control but The Human is working from the bottom.
The Human wants to stand up but James is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
The Human sneaks out the side door and pushes James away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good standup being displayed there by The Human as he connects with a hook.
James shoots in for a takedown but The Human shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Human lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James scores with a kick to the body.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
The Human lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
James lands with a straight right. The Human didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from The Human.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Human is looking to slow James down with leg kicks. #T3#
The Human misses with a looping right.
And James counters with a quick kick to the body but The Human blocks it.
The Human connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James takes one on the button.#TD#
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Human is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but The Human is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Human is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
The Human trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
The Human is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well. #SUB#
James is working for a kimura but The Human is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
James is looking for a kimura here.
The Human pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
The Human wants to stand back up but James manages to pass into side control.
The Human is trying to buck James off.#SUB#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Human has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Event:
AEM 3
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
James tries to bum rush Shipman with a series of wild strikes but Shipman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Gorilla Warfare that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Shipman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shipman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
A jab from James does it's job there.
James missing with a left hand there. Shipman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shipman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Shipman moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipman gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shipman backwards.
James misses with the head strike.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shipman's efforts to push away.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shipmans head. #BC2#
Shipman manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipman slips a jab and a cross from James.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shipman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Shipman drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
James has his foot on Shipman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shipman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shipman is aware though and is defending well.
Shipman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Shipman working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Shipman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
James looking for a guillotine here but Shipman defends easily.
#SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shipman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shipman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shipman controls the pace.
Shipman wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T3#
Shipman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shipman has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Shipman manages to pass to side control!
Shipman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for James!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Shipman has a good base and remains in mount.
Shipman landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
Shipman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
James tries to hold on but Shipman pushes him away.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Shipman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Shipman avoids the attempt from James to control.
Shipman looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shipman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shipman tries to control but James wriggling away. #SUB2#
Shipman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Shipman wants to finish this one by submission but James is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shipman.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
James wants to control but Shipman is having none of it.
James is squirming around, avoiding Shipman's attempts to control the action.
James can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shipman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James misses with a straight left.
Shipman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Shipman.
James scores with a nice right hand.
Shipman throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
James has managed to clinch.
Shipman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Shipman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shipman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Shipman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shipman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands a lovely overhand right.
James scores with the left hand. Shipman knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Shipman is rocked!#T1#
Shipman shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shipman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shipman square on the jaw! Damn, Shipman is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elmore James!
Elmore James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 411: Shamrock vs Balayan
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Partio.
Partio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James moves out of range of the body kick from Partio.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James slips under a jab from Partio.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Partio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Partio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A left lands for James.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Partio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James walks into a left hand.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Partio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been hearing reports that James has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partio feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Partio lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Partio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Partio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Partio looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there. #SUB#
James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Partio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Partio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Partio defends it easily.
Partio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Partio defends it easily.
Partio chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Partio chips away with some ground and pound.
Partio wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #SUB#
James looking for subs off his back but Partio has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Partio pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Partio scores with a kick to the body.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Partio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James tries for a takedown but Partio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Partio lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
That kick from Partio tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Partio is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Partio is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Partio gets full guard.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Partio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Partio has his feet on James's thighs here. He's pushed James off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! James screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katu Partio!
A less than humble Katu Partio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Syn 627
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
James throws a looping overhand right but Pesonen ducks down to avoid it.
James slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
Pesonen ducks under a wild hook from James.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pesonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Pesonen blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
James pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pesonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pesonen passes into side control.
James can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Pesonen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pesonen is working James over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pesonen cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.
James keeps Pesonen under control for a moment.
Pesonen scoring with punches from side control.
Pesonen is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Pesonen there.
Pesonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Pesonen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
James has hold of Pesonen's hands but Pesonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pesonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pesonen pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Pesonen winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
James is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pesonen 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.
James is still in real trouble! Can Pesonen finish him?
Pesonen prevents James from improving his position.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Pesonen working the head and body with strikes.
Pesonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
James actively working from the bottom here.
Pesonen controlling the action here.
Pesonen lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pesonen pulls his head out easily.
Pesonen working James over with strikes. #T3#
Pesonen working James over with strikes.
Pesonen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pesonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pesonen working the head and body with strikes.
Pesonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Pesonen there. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James won't allow Pesonen to pass to mount.
James wants to improve his position but Pesonen is controlling well.
Pesonen is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Pesonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Pesonen is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
Pesonen winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Pesonen there.
Pesonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
James actively working from the bottom here.
James has hold of Pesonen's hands but Pesonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
James has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pesonen. Oh but James has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pesonen goes limp - he's gone! James jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elmore James!
A very excited looking Elmore 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:
Syn 622 Boagrius vs Rocket II
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mancini.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mancini seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.
James has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mancini is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Mancini is rocked!
Mancini goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
Oh Mancini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mancini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James stuns Mancini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mancini dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Mancini's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Mancini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mancini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
Nice defenses there by Mancini.
Mancini seems to have got his legs back now.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mancini or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad. #KD2#
James moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mancini goes down! Can James finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mancini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James controlling from the top position. #T1#
Mancini looking to control but James passes into half guard.
James is looking to take a break and control but Mancini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James prevents Mancini from improving his position.#SUB2#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mancini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Mancini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
James is working for a kimura but Mancini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
James seems to be working for a kimura but Mancini defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Mancini wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mancini sees it coming and defends easily.
Mancini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mancini is controlling James's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mancini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#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.#SUB2#
James is working for a kimura but Mancini is defending it quite comfortably.
Mancini is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mancini makes his way to full guard, as James worked for a kimura.
Mancini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mancini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mancini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James throws out a counter right but Mancini avoids it with no problem.
Mancini moves out of range as James strikes.
Mancini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James thuds a left hand into Mancini's body.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mancini shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mancini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James digs a good hook to Mancini's body.
Mancini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mancini or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Mancini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mancini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
Mancini wants to control but James is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
James actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mancini pulls his head out easily.
Mancini scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mancini pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
James actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Mancini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mancini looking to pass the guard.
Mancini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mancini lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
James has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mancini is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for James.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Mancini keeps moving and retains side control.
Mancini trying to control the position but James is working away.
James is trying to work for a sweep but Mancini has mounted him!
James tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Mancini avoids the attempt from James to control.
Mancini with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mancini raining down hammerfists from mount.
James wants to control but Mancini is having none of it.
Mancini tries to control but James wriggling away.
James tries to lock up and control but Mancini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Mancini connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mancini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James tries to lock up and control but Mancini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mancini with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Mancini pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Mancini stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mancini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mancini throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
James wants to pass the guard but Mancini is keeping the position.
Mancini is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Mancini keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Mancini trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mancini 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
James works Mancini's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Mancini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mancini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mancini pulls James in to control the position. #SUB#
Mancini looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Mancini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mancini is keeping the position for now.
James wants to control from the top but Mancini keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James misses with a looping right.
Elmore James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mancini throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mancini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Mancini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mancini slips under a jab from James.
James drops Mancini with a huge uppercut! Mancini drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. James is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
Elmore James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Syn 616 Mahmoud vs Jones II
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Ungar misses with a few strikes there.
Ungar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ungar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from James misses.
Ungar punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Ungar tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Ungar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
James tests Ungar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Ungar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ungar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Ungar throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Ungar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ungar defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James tries to move into range but Ungar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
Ungar throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
James misses with a low kick.
James misses with a hook. Ungar ducked under it nicely.
Ungar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ungar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Ungar throws a shot to the body.
Ungar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
James punishes Ungar's body with a nice straight punch.
Ungar cracks James with a good jab.
Ungar scores with a nice head shot.
Ungar stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Ungar on that attempt.
Ungar blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Ungar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ungar throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ungar swinging wildly here.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ungar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ungar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target. #T2#
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Ungar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ungar tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James blocking some punches.
Ungar gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ungar lands an uppercut.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Ungar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Elmore James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabas Ungar.#CL2#
Ungar gets a clinch.
Ungar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocking some punches.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ungar blocks an uppercut.
James blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by James.
#T3#
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ungars head.
Ungar is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ungar blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ungar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ungar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Ungar tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Ungar drops back down to his feet.
James misses with some punches.
#T4#
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James misses with some punches.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ungar controlling from the top position.
Ungar trying to control but James is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ungar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ungar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
James looking for subs off his back but Ungar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ungar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barnabas Ungar will probably get the nod.
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#
Ungar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Ungar dodges the punch combination from James.
Ungar tries a quick counter leg kick but James is wise to it.
Ungar connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Ungar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ungar misses with a body punch.
Ungar lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Ungar jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Ungar.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ungar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar working a defensive guard here.
James is looking to advance position but Ungar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ungar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape. #T1#
James is trying desperately to improve position.
Ungar moves to the back.
Ungar gets his hands free as James looks to control. #SUB2#
Ungar tightening his grip on James, looking for the choke.
Ungar has the hooks in. James is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
James is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ungar tightening his grip on James, looking for the choke. #T2#
James is in bad spot here.
James looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ungar.
#SUB2#
Ungar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. James knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften James for a finish.
James staying busy and making it hard for Ungar to control.
James tries to escape the position.
James surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Ungar is riding his opponent, not letting James buck him off.
James wants to escape the position.
James staying busy and making it hard for Ungar to control.
James tries to escape the position.
James trying to control the hands but Ungar won't let him. #SUB2#
Ungar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, James has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
James wants to escape the position.
James trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Ungar controls the position.
Let's hope that Ungar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
James is keeping busy.
James trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ungar keeps control of the position as James tries to break free.
Barnabas Ungar has got the better of the ground game so far.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ungar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Ungar is persistently looking for the submission but James is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ungar defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James lunges at Ungar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ungar's hand.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ungar sprawls well. Ungar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a hook. Ungar ducked under it nicely.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James misses with a body shot.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ungar throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from James lands.
James lands a nice hook to Ungar's body. Ungar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ungar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ungar.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ungar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Ungar finds it's way through James's defenses.
A leg kick checked by James.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ungar circles away quickly and effectively.
Ungar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ungar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Ungar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James misses the jab.
Ungar misses with a double jab.
Ungar slips a jab from James.
A little jabbing left from Ungar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ungar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ungar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ungar.
Ungar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ungar lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
Ungar cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ungar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ungar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ungar throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Ungar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ungar sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James misses with a hook. Ungar ducked under it nicely.
Ungar feints a counter leg kick.
Ungar scores with a jab to the body.
James walks into a left hand.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ungar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James throws out a loose jab but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James looks to land a right hand but Ungar moved out of range.
Ungar is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James lands a jab.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Ungar tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ungar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Ungar digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Ungar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ungar.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ungar sprawls well. Ungar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James wants to slow Ungar down by chopping away at his legs.
Ungar lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Ungar misses with a looping right.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ungar.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Ungar tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ungar lands a nice looking body kick.
Ungar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Ungar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ungar scores with a nice body kick.
Ungar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ungar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ungar lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James looks to land a left hand but Ungar moved out of range nicely.
James misses with a hook. Ungar ducked under it nicely.
Ungar looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James defending well as Ungar loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Ungar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ungar connects with a single shot there.
Barnabas Ungar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabas Ungar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ungar 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabas Ungar!
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Syn 609
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Douglas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Douglas sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Douglas still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Douglas has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Douglas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Douglas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Douglas trying to control the position but James is working away.
James tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Douglas off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Douglas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from James. #SUB2#
James working for the choke. #T1##SUB2#
James is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
James working for a choke but Douglas reverses nicely into James 's guard. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Douglas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Douglas got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Douglas has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Douglas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2##SUB2#
James looking for subs off his back but Douglas has passed one foot through into half guard.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Douglas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Douglas pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
Douglas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
Douglas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Douglas is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Douglas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Douglas sits in half guard.
Douglas lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Douglas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Douglas 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.
Douglas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Douglas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Douglas lands with a punch from half guard.
Douglas working the head and body with strikes.
Douglas controlling the pace. #SUB2#
James looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Douglas pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Douglas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
Douglas misses with a looping right.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Douglas shakes him off and moves away.
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Douglas throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Douglas walks into a straight right hand from James.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Douglas slips a straight right by James.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a front kick aimed at Douglas's knee but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas with a hook.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
James thumps Douglas with a low kick.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Douglas.
Douglas catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
James throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Douglas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Douglas lands a head shot.
Jack Douglas is winning the standup battle so far.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from James.
James slips under a jab.
James cracks Douglas with a right hand to the side of the head.
James throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
James throws a series of strikes that have Douglas backpedaling.
Douglas slips a jab from James.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Douglas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James.
Jack Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
A jab from James misses.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James misses with a left hand
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Douglas throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James is looking to clinch.
Douglas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Douglas throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Douglas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Douglas lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James motions for Douglas to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from James misses.
Douglas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James misses with a hook.
Douglas scoring well with a low kick there.
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Douglas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Douglas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease.
Douglas tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Douglas somewhat.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Douglas's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James misses with a hook.
James looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Douglas tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Douglas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Douglas is looking to improve his position.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Douglas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Douglas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Douglas misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James shoots in for a takedown but Douglas shows good takedown defense.
Douglas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Douglas lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from James.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Douglas.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Douglas. Douglas obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Douglas misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a leg kick.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Douglas sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Douglas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Douglas.
James trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Douglas wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Douglas striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Douglas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Douglas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
James trying to keep a closed guard but Douglas is proving a slippery customer.
Douglas passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James trying to control but Douglas postures up.
#SUB2#
James actively working from the bottom here.
Douglas working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James is looking to control Douglas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Douglas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douglas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Douglas lands a nice short elbow.
Douglas drops an elbow to the side of James's head. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Douglas is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Douglas trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
James has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Douglas escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Douglas!#T4#
Douglas lands a few punches from side control.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James keeps trying to improve his position.
Douglas trying to control the position but James is working away.
James on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Douglas lands some shots froms side control.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Douglas lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
James is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Douglas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Douglas!
Jack Douglas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Event:
Syn 604
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from James misses.
Pake checks a low kick from James.
Pake thinks about the counter body kick.
Pake scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Pake gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Pake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James controls Pake momentarily but Pake frees himself. #SUB#
James throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pake uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2#
Pake stands up.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a left hand
and Pake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
James shoots in for a takedown but Pake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Pake throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James ducks under a wild hook from Pake.
Pake throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Pake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pake. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pake just misses with a punch to the body.
James is looking to counter punch.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Pake. That snapped James's head back.
Nice cross by James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
James looks to land a left hand but Pake moved out of range nicely.
James drops his hands momentarily and Pake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Pake lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Pake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derui Pake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pake wants it to stay on the feet.
Pake throws a hook but James blocks it.
Pake checks the leg kick.
A jab from James misses.
Pake takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for James.
A swing and a miss from Pake.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James cracks Pake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pake.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.#T3#
James misses with a hook. Pake ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Pake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pake thumps James with a low kick.
Pake scores with a decent looking hook.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Pake counters with a left to the body.
Pake moves out of range as James strikes.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James walks into a left hand.
Pake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Pake looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pake's waist but Pake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Pake tries a quick counter leg kick but James is wise to it.
Pake throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Pake is rocked!
James circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Pake tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! James wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elmore James!
Elmore James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 121 - Fitzpatrick v James
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from James misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
James throws a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from James. #T1#
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from James.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his elbows in the gym.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Elmore James's cut even more.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
James avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
James lands a right hand.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
James lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Fitzpatrick. #T3#
James lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
James lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from James.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzpatrick is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.#CUT#
The cut above Elmore James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
James misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
James slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
James misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James misses with some punches.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
James lands with a left to the head.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards. #CUT#
Elmore James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
James working aggressively here.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
James working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elmore James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Francis Fitzpatrick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
KOFC 116 - Fett vs Andreev
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James throws out a loose jab but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila misses with a combination
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James connects with a single shot there.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vila has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Vila.
James slips a straight right by Vila.
Vila thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vila misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila throws a leg kick that misses.
James is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vila.
James slips under a jab from Vila.
Vila catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nice shot by James.
James dips to his left and cracks Vila with an uppercut!
Vila scores with a body shot.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vila finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Vila throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
James tries to work over Vila's front leg with a kick but Vila checks it.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vila's calf.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James is looking to counter the offense by Vila and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Vila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
James throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Vila. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Vila gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vila is controlling James's posture.
James trying to control but Vila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
James wants to get up but he can't break Vila's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vila 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vila working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila misses with a straight left.
James looks to throw the jab but Vila is out of range.
James lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Vila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Vila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vila misses with a low kick.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Vila feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James clobbers Vila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vila misses with a looping right.
James lands a jab to the nose.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Vila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Vila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Vila misses.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Vila is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Vila.
Vila is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?#T1#
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James misses with a straight right.
Vila throws a leg kick
and James counters with a huge left! Vila is in big trouble! He's backing up but James isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vila from any more damage. A dominating finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
A very excited looking Elmore 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:
KOFC 113 - Hallick vs Mountain
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ungar throws a left and a right that both miss
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ungar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ungar is looking to counter punch.
James throws a hook but Ungar avoids it easily.
Ungar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ungar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ungar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ungar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ungar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
James pushes Ungar up against the cage in a clinch.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar misses with some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar scores with a hook to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
James has a couple of punches blocked by Ungar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ungar.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James tries a knee to the head but Ungar blocks it.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James misses with the head strike.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ungars head.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ungar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ungar gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Ungar lands an uppercut.
Ungar tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Ungar.
Ungar lands a body punch.
Ungar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ungar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ungar working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A short left from Ungar.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Ungar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Ungar lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Ungar blocks a body shot from James.
Ungar blocking some punches.
Ungar tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Ungar back against the cage.
Ungar misses with a hook from the clinch.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ungar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James blocks a body shot from Ungar.
Ungar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Ungar. #T3#
Ungar is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar lands with a short shot to the head.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ungar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ungar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
Ungar pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ungar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
James won't allow Ungar to sweep him here. #T4#
Ungar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ungar is proving hard to escape from.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU2#
James stands and steps away. Ungar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ungar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ungar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James throws a body punch but Ungar moves out of range.
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 Barnabas Ungar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ungar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ungar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ungar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ungar.
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ungar. That one must have hurt.
Ungar scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ungar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy body kick from Ungar
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elmore James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by James.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ungar.
James digs a good hook to Ungar's body.
No luck for Ungar with that takedown attempt.
Ungar catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
James throws a poor cross that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James looks to land a left hand but Ungar moved out of range nicely.
Ungar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James misses with a leg kick
and Ungar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ungar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ungar shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ungar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James takes one to the chin there.
Ungar throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ungar. That's going to slow James down.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ungar.
James misses the body punch
and Ungar counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ungar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from James.
A big right from James misses.
Ungar thumps James with a low kick.
Ungar throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Ungar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ungar misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.#CL2#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ungar. #TD#
Ungar jumps guard.
Ungar pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
Ungar continues to stall.#T3##SU2#
James gets to his feet. Ungar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ungar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
Ungar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Ungar tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James wants to counter the offense by Ungar and move into the clinch position.
Jab from Ungar.
Ungar lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Ungar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ungar lands a nice looking body kick.
Ungar scores with a punch to the head.
Ungar misses with the combination.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Ungar's shoulder, as Ungar tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Ungar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Ungar throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Ungar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Donk. Ungar catches James right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elmore James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ungar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Ungar circles away.
Ungar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Ungar lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James tries to score with a low kick but Ungar moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
James throws a body punch but Ungar moves out of range.
Ungar with a nice cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ungar.
Ungar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
Ungar scores with a decent looking hook.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James loads up on a big right hand but Ungar slips the punch.
Ungar throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ungar looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Ungar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ungar swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Ungar takes one on the button.
Ungar connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
Ungar pushes James away with a front kick.
Ungar cracks James with a good jab.
Ungar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ungar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Ungar.
Ungar connects with an inside leg kick.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ungar.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ungar.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Ungar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James throws the left hand but Ungar avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Ungar finds it's way through James's defenses.
Ungar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ungar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ungar was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Ungar wants to clinch.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James tries to bum rush Ungar with a series of wild strikes but Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James slips under a jab.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ungar was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ungar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ungar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ungar is looking to clinch.
Ungar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ungar scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ungar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ungar doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from James misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ungar. That's going to slow James down.
Ungar throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Ungar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ungar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
James throws a lazy right hand but Ungar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Ungar's shoulder, as Ungar tries to avoid the shot.
Ungar lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Ungar swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ungar checks a low kick from James.
James swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ungar.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ungar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James misses with a body shot.
Ungar misses with a wild body shot.
Ungar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James misses with a right hand
and Ungar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Ungar misses.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ungar.
Ungar scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ungar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ungar tries to clinch up
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Ungar.
Nice defenses there by Ungar.
Ungar lands a jab.
James missing with a left hand there. Ungar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ungar scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ungar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Ungar tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Ungar.
James checks the leg kick.
James throws out a counter right but Ungar avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ungar, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from James.
Ungar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Ungar's shoulder, as Ungar tries to avoid the shot.
Ungar throws a hook but James blocks it.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ungar misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ungar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Ungar blocking some punches.
James lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Ungar as the two fighters clinch.
Ungar can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Ungar looking to slow down the pace here.
Ungar blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ungar blocking some punches.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A short right from Ungar.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ungar scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ungar lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ungar.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ungar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ungar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ungar can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Barnabas Ungar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ungar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Ungar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James. #T4#
James has a couple of punches blocked by Ungar.
James misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Ungar pulls guard successfully.
Ungar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ungar controlling the position.
Ungar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ungar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but James puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ungar. #SUB#
Ungar actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar had his way with Elmore James in that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's time! Ungar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
James throws a shot to the body.
Ungar cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James misses with a right hand
and Ungar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ungar fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Ungar moves out of range as James strikes.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ungar misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James punishes Ungar's body with a nice straight punch.
Ungar motions for James to come forward. Ungar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with an uppercut.
Ungar moves away from the strike by James. #T1#
Ungar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ungar with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
Ungar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Ungar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ungar scores with a leg kick.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ungar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ungar checks a leg kick nicely.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ungar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ungar can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from James.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ungar manages to avoid it.
Ungar punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ungar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Ungar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ungar misses with a takedown
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ungar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
A head kick by Ungar misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Ungar looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Ungar blocks the leg kick.
Ungar wants to clinch.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Ungar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
James throws a lazy right hand but Ungar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James looks to land a right hand but Ungar moved out of range.
Ungar tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Ungar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ungar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James misses with a looping left.
James misses with a straight left.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ungar scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Ungar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ungar punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Ungar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Donk. Ungar catches James right on the button with a cross.
Ungar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Ungar.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ungar. Ungar obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Ungar rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Ungar blocks a body shot from James.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Ungar.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnabas Ungar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ungar misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ungar.
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 Barnabas Ungar.
Well Ungar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabas Ungar!
Barnabas Ungar retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from James finds it's way through Dux's defenses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
Dux misses with a takedown
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Dux. #TD#
Dux closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.#ES2#
James has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dux has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dux looking for a takedown.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Dux is rocked!
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Oh Dux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James misses with some punches.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dux seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Dux gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dux prevents James from getting back to his feet. #T1#
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dux postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
James trying to control the position here.
Dux is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dux 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 looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.#SU2#
James stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dux with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dux is defended easily by James.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from James.
James leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James sizes up Dux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dux takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James moves away from the strike by Dux.
Elmore James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Dux attempts a counter takedown but James avoids it well and moves away.
Dux shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
Dux throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Dux misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a hook but Dux avoids it easily.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.
James defending well as Dux loads up on a big left hand.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Dux is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dux fails with the takedown
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James with a hook.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
James slips under a jab.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
Dux throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Dux gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! James gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dux is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
During a confident post fight interview, Elmore James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekkers throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
#TD#
James shoots in and bounces Dekkers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dekkers's guard. #SUB#
James is working for a kimura but Dekkers is defending it quite comfortably.
Dekkers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dekkers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elmore James!
After winning the bout, Elmore James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
VFC 1-Cheese v Urine
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
James connects with a body shot.
De Florenza tries to clinch up.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James connects with the punch.
James clobbers De Florenza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Florenza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James defending well as De Florenza loads up on a big left hand.
De Florenza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by James there.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael De Florenza has been cut.
De Florenza throws a head kick that misses.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from James.
De Florenza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from James.
#T1#
A short right from James.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Florenza looks winded!
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of De Florenza backwards. #ROC#
De Florenza is rocked!
James digs a right hand into De Florenza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Florenza's gas tank.
De Florenza is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James is controlling De Florenza's neck. James unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! De Florenza goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Elmore James!
An out of breath Elmore James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ungar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ungar.
James backing away here, and Ungar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ungar slips under a jab from James.
Ungar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from James misses
enabling Ungar to counter with a crisp jab.
Ungar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James missing with a left hand there. Ungar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ungar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from James.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
James instigates a clinch.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar working aggressively here.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James working aggressively here.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ungar prevents a body shot from James.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar stalling in the clinch.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ungar blocks a body shot from James.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ungar can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Ungar blocks a body shot from James.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar slows down the pace here.
James working aggressively here.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands a shot to the body.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ungar's elbow.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
James tries to work over Ungar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Ungar.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ungar's elbow.
A short left from Ungar.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
James letting Ungar take a breather here.
A short uppercut from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ungar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ungar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ungar blocking some punches.
James blocks an uppercut.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Ungar.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar has James pressed against the cage.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ungar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ungar blocking some punches.
#T4#
James lands a shoulder strike.
Ungar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Ungar lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
A body shot lands from Ungar.
Ungar stalling the fight.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Ungar.
Ungar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
Ungar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James blocks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ungar!
Ungar connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ungar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James misses with an uppercut. Ungar saw that one coming.
James throws a jab when Ungar was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ungar throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Ungar avoids the body shot from James.
A countering left hand to the body from Ungar misses.
Ungar throws a nice inside leg kick.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James throws out a loose jab but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James throws a hook to the side of Ungar's head but Ungar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Ungar misses its intended target.
Ungar throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ungar checks it well.
Ungar tries to counter by closing the distance.
James lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
James clinches with his opponent.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Ungar.
James blocks an uppercut.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ungar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elmore James has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Ungar.
James prevents a body shot from Ungar.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James working aggressively here.
James working aggressively here.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Ungar.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ungar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ungar can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
#T2#
Ungar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ungar.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James blocking some punches.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James blocking some punches.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from James.
Ungar working aggressively here.
Ungar lands with a right to the head.
Ungar tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar blocks an uppercut.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James letting Ungar take a breather here.
James lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
Ungar lands a nice uppercut.
Ungar blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ungar.
Ungar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ungar.
Ungar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ungar is working James over against the cage.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James blocks a body shot from Ungar.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
James working aggressively here.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
James blocking some punches.
James gets through Ungar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ungar.
James blocking some punches.
Ungar misses with some punches.
James lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Ungar pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Ungar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but James is defending well. Ungar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! James has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ungar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barnabas Ungar!
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Event:
Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Allan Jr slips a jab from James.
James misses with an uppercut. Allan Jr saw that one coming.
Allan Jr throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a big counter combination but Allan Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
James wants to clinch up but Allan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Allan Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James swinging wildly here.
Allan Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allan Jr under the eye.
James misses with a straight right.
James lands with a straight right. Allan Jr didn't see that one coming.
James throws a hook but Allan Jr blocks it.
James throws a hook but Allan Jr avoids it easily.#T1#
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James digs a good body shot into Allan Jr's ribs.
A jab from James misses.
Allan Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James lands with a right hand.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allan Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
A left lands for James.
Allan Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Allan Jr feints the counter takedown.
Allan Jr misses with a body kick.
Allan Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allan Jr. Allan Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Allan Jr.#T2#
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Allan Jr counters with a body kick that stops James in his tracks momentarily.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Allan Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Allan Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from James misses.
A nice side step and Allan Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Allan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James throws a jab when Allan Jr was well out of range.
Allan Jr slips a jab and a cross from James.
#T3#
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James lands with a hook. Allan Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Allan Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allan Jr.
Allan Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Allan Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
James is looking to counter punch.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Allan Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allan Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Allan Jr passes into half guard.
James won't allow Allan Jr to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Allan Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allan Jr trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
James misses with a wild body shot.
Allan Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James misses with a hook. Allan Jr ducked under it nicely. #CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
James is pressed up against the cage. Allan Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Allan Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
Allan Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Allan Jr's head.
Allan Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
James forces Allan Jr back against the cage and clinches.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Allan Jr.
James tries a body shot but Allan Jr blocks it.
Allan Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allan Jr misses with a body punch.
Allan Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James blocking some punches.
Allan Jr tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allan Jr lands a body punch.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allan Jr.
Allan Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allan Jrs head.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Allan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Allan Jr.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allan Jr can do to turn this around?
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
A right hand to the body from James.
Allan Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Allan Jr is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Allan Jr tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James misses with the head strike.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Allan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James misses with a double jab.
Allan Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James throws the left hand but Allan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Allan Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allan Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Allan Jr slips under a jab.
James throws a shot from downtown. Allan Jr moves away and avoids it.
Allan Jr ducks under a wild hook from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James jabs Allan Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James avoids the head kick by Allan Jr.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James looks to throw the jab but Allan Jr is out of range.
James misses with an uppercut. Allan Jr saw that one coming.
Allan Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allan Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Allan Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Allan Jr off the cage and back into range.
Allan Jr slips under a jab.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Allan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allan Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allan Jr walks into a left hand.
Allan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from James misses.
Allan Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr takes one to the chin there.
James tests Allan Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Allan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
James misses with a wild body shot.
James missing with a left hand there. Allan Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James tries to work over Allan Jr's front leg with a kick but Allan Jr checks it.
Allan Jr slips under a jab.
James loads up on a big right hand but Allan Jr slips the punch.
Allan Jr scores with a push kick.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allan Jr throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allan Jr - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allan Jr. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James lands with a good body shot.
James looks to throw the jab but Allan Jr is out of range.
Allan Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zack Allan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elmore James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice defenses there by James.
James is looking for a counter combo.
James misses with a straight right.
Allan Jr misses with a kick to the body.
James looks to land a combination. Allan Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James connects with a looping right hand.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James misses the jab.
Allan Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Allan Jr throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Allan Jr throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Allan Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
James misses with a hook. Allan Jr ducked under it nicely.
James misses with a hook.#T3#
Allan Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
Allan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allan Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Allan Jr throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James tries a low kick but Allan Jr avoids it.
Allan Jr slips a straight right by James.
A jab lands there for James.
Elmore James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James blocks a jab.
James checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Allan Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allan Jr slips a straight right by James.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Allan Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Allan Jr defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a straight left.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Elmore James is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Allan Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allan Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Allan Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elmore 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 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmore James!
An out of breath Elmore James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FFA 41: Wreckage
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
James throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from James.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bishop misses with a body punch
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Bishop's head back.
James avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses the shot to the body.
James misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot.
Elmore James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a hook.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Bishop throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Bishop misses.
James was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bishop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bishop moves away from the strike by James.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
A big right from Bishop misses.
James throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##CL2#
James darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Bishop looking to stall.
James tries to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling the position.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Bishop defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for James.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab. #T4#
James missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Bishop lands a high kick!
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
James loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bishop postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bishop throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is trying to improve his position.
Bishop tries to score with some ground and pound. James controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
James looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bishop misses its target.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a jab.
James tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
Bishop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop moves out of range as James strikes.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop working the head with strikes.
Bishop trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Bishop lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Bishop scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bishop throwing shots but missing, from side control.
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bishop.
Bishop misses with the ground and pound.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Bishop landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop working the strikes but James uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop is looking to stall here but James recovers full guard.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. #T3#
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
James keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Bishop trying to control but James is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bishop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by James!#REVB#
Bishop managing to control the position.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop looking to control.
James wanted to stand there but Bishop had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
James misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
James lands with a good body shot.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
James looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James misses with a hook.
Bishop lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bishop takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
James lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bishop under the eye.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.#TD#
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in James's guard.
James pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #ES2#
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
James blocks a jab.
James misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.#CL2#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with some punches.
James misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Bishop 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.#TD#
Bishop has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed James clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bishop missing with punches from the back.
Bishop punches the canvas rather than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop is trying to control but James is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T4#
Bishop looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop looking to ground and pound but James is blocking nicely.
James tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
Bishop throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for James because Bishop loaded up on that one.
Bishop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bishop.
Bishop looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jackson Bishop did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Bishop dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James misses with a straight right.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
James throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop cracks James with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.#T1#
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
James takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James lands a jab to the head.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James slips under a jab.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
James takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from James.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by James.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James wants to clinch but Bishop slips to the side
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James misses with a hook.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Bishop misses with a left hand
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James misses the shot to the body.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James misses with a body punch
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Bishop throws a hook but James blocks it.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
James avoids the head kick by Bishop.
James tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop had his way with Elmore James in that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Bishop with a jab.
James takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
A jab from Bishop finds it's way through James's defenses.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Bishop.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.#T1#
James misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.#CL#
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop 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.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop blocking some punches.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Elmore James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
A big left from James misses.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a straight right.
Bishop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
James throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
James looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Bishop misses with a right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Bishop takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James avoids the body shot from Bishop.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James misses the jab.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop throws a hook but James blocks it.
James with a jab.
James ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elmore James.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop is the new lightweight champion!
Jackson Bishop took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tell em don't waste my time'.
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Event:
FFA 38: Annihilation
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
James drops his hands momentarily and Tran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Tran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Tran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Tran seems unphased.
James misses with a looping left.
Tran circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from James misses.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Tran counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James has his hands on Tran's head, controlling the position.
Tran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tran wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Devil Dogs that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Tran might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control James haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tran is looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard.#REVR#
Tran throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tran wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
James wants to stand but Tran has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tran is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James controlling the position.
Tran trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
James pulls Tran in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tran throws out the jab.
Tran tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elmore James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Tran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tran scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James tries to clinch up but Tran circles away and keeps his distance.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
Tran throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Tran swinging wildly here.
James cracks Tran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James cracks Tran with a good jab.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tran just misses with a punch to the body.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
Tran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tran has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a left to the body.
Elmore James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Tran.
Tran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tran counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
James wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tran drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Tran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tran's head.
Tran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tran darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Tran into the cage.
James throwing a counter right hand but Tran manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a body punch but Tran moves out of range.
Tran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Tran is rocked!
and James counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tran! He's just covering up as James starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
During a confident post fight interview, Elmore James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FFA 33: Desolation
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James lands a jab to Wehmer's midsection.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wehmer on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Barney Wehmer has been cut.
Wehmer tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James thuds a left hand into Wehmer's body.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wehmer rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James connects with the punch.
Wehmer fails with the takedown
letting James counter with a right hand.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Wehmer is rocked!
Wehmer with a poor takedown
and James scores with a counter punch that sends Wehmer to the canvas! James smells blood - he's punishing Wehmer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wehmer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
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Event:
FFA 29:
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
James throws a shot from downtown. Attack moves away and avoids it.
Attack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Attack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Attack seems unphased.
#CL#
Attack tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Attack.
Attack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Attack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from James.
Attack tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Attack back against the cage.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Attack or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attack.
James gets through Attack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Attack has a couple of punches blocked by James.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Attack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James tries to work over Attack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with some punches.
James blocking some punches.
Attack blocks a body shot from James.
Attack wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Attack controls his hands.
A short uppercut from James.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Attack backwards. #ROC#
Attack is rocked!
James throws a head punch that misses.
Attack is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with the head strike.
Attack blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Attack blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with some punches.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attack.
We've been informed that Attack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attack.
James lands a body shot.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James working aggressively here.
Attack blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attack.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Attack.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with the head strike.
James is working Attack over against the cage.
Attack blocking some punches.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with the head strike.
Attack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James misses with some punches.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Attack uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with some punches.
Attack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attack.
James misses with the head strike.
Attack seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from James.
James lands a big right hand that drops Attack! The killer instinct kicks in and James finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 5
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Wehmer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Wehmer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wehmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wehmer wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from James's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wehmer stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wehmer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wehmer trying to control the position but James is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wehmer is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
Wehmer throws a strike aimed at the side of James's head but James avoids it well.#T1##SUB2#
Wehmer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Wehmer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wehmer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Wehmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Wehmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
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.
Wehmer taking a breather here.
James wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Wehmer crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Wehmer is working to tighten his grip on James's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. James has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wehmer is really squeezing tight and eventually James passes out! Wehmer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barney Wehmer!
Barney Wehmer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
FFA 13: Khan vs Jackson
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from James.
James connects with a body shot that sends Awesome's belly button to the back.
Awesome misses with a hook
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Awesome has a takedown stuffed.
Awesome tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Awesome ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James throws the left hand but Awesome avoids the punch easily.
Awesome defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Awesome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James swings for the body but Awesome moves out of range.
Awesome throws a quick counter kick to the body but James avoids it.
Awesome darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Awesome into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goku Awesome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from James.
Awesome misses with a double jab
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James fakes the body blow, causing Awesome to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Awesome goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elmore James!
Goku Awesome was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a great fight and though I lost, I learned so much and ill win next time
I would also like to thank RAGS of a RONIN (5206) clothing company for sponsoring me'.
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Event:
FFA 10: Jordan vs Jackson
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
James misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from James misses.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands a jab to the head.
James throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.#T1#
Silva slips a jab from James.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James misses with an uppercut.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice cross by James.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James digs a good hook to Silva's body.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
James cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
James misses with a body shot.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
As James backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As James backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James misses with a straight right.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva slips a jab from James.
Silva throws a counter combo.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva throws a counter combo.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.#T4#
James misses with a body shot.
#CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
James lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from James.
A short right from James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
James lands a body punch.
Silva looks winded!
A right hand to the body from James.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
James is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alistar Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a looping left.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silva slips a jab from James.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from James misses.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva avoids the body shot from James.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
James throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from James.
A jab from James finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
James misses with a wild body shot.
As James backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva slips under a jab from James.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James misses with a body shot.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
As James backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.#CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James lands a right hand.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head. #T3#
James lands with a light punch inside.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James lands with a left to the head.
Elmore James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
James is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from James.
A shot in the inside from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from James.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James lands a shot to the body.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands a right hand.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
James closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
A short left from James.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from James on the inside.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by James.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from James.
A short right from James.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
James gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James scores with a hook to the body.
James gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A shot in the inside from James.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James lands a left hand.
James digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from James.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from James.
A short left from James.
James lands a body shot.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
James scores with a hook to the body.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
James is working Silva over against the cage.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James lands with a left to the head.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Elmore James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
James lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James scores with a hook to the body.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Alistar Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elmore James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmore James!
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight I
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
James lands with a hook. Jensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jensen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Jensen is rocked!
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Jensen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from James.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jensen is defended easily by James.
Jensen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
James drops Jensen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jensen looks back up at him and smiles so James waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jensen walks straight into a right hand from James - that's dropped him! James jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jensen from any more punishment! Jensen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elmore James!
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