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Event:
TGC 38: San Diego vs Bush 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Jims drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clay has control of Jims's left arm, preventing Jims from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay continues to stall.
Jims wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jims drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clay dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clay controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Clay advances to half guard.
Clay is taking a breather. Jims says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jims on the ground.
Jims is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clay content to control rather than advance.
Jims won't allow Clay to pass to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clay in particular looking to stall.
Clay trying to pass the guard but Jims defending well.
Clay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jims looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clay content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jims on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jims throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Clay.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Jims is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clay with a body shot.
Jims wants to land a leg kick but Clay is out of range.
Clay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Jims has been cut.
Jims misses with a head kick.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jims misses with a hook
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay throws a jab when Jims was well out of range.
Jims closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clay circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jims.
Clay throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jims.
Jims walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jims moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Jims counters with a single leg into guard. Clay didn't expect that.
Jims looking to pass the guard.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Jims trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jims postures up in Clay's guard and throws a big left but Clay blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clay is looking to stand up but Jims isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Jims's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jims tries for a takedown but Clay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clay throws a hook but Jims avoids it easily.
Andre Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay misses with a low kick.
Clay tries to bum rush Jims with a series of wild strikes but Jims uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Clay.
Jims takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jims keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Jims has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay misses with a double jab.
Jims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws the left hand but Jims avoids the punch easily.
Clay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jimss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jims looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
Clay moves out of range as Jims strikes.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Clay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Jims shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clay but Clay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good standup being displayed there by Clay as he connects with a hook.
Jims seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Clay shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Jims is backing up but Clay catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Jims covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Clay Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Clay!
A very excited looking Andre Clay 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:
TGC 32: Wangler vs Steve
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Perkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jims circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Jims, which made it look bad. #TD#
Perkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jims to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jims trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkins wants to control the position but Jims says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jims trying to pass the guard but Perkins defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jims is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Jims stalling.
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jims trying to pass the guard but Perkins defending well.
Jims seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jims passes the guard and advances to mount!
Perkins tries to lock up and control but Jims gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jims controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins wants to control but Jims is having none of it.
Jims looking to control but Perkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perkins wants to control but Jims is having none of it.
Perkins is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Perkins stops Jims from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jims controlling from the full mount.
Jims trying to control but Perkins is having none of it.
Perkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jims tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perkins blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jims swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Perkins is now in Jims's guard. A big mistake from Jims there, giving up the dominant position!
Perkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Jims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jims controls Perkins momentarily but Perkins frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jims is really struggling to control Perkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Jims keeps moving. #SUB#
Jims is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins trying to control but Jims is working from the bottom.
Jims can't keep his opponent in guard - Perkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jims dominated that round.
That's time! Jims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Perkins fails with the takedown#TD#
and Jims counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Jims is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Perkins trying to remain calm as Jims controls from the top position.#SUB#
Jims swings around for an armbar but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jims's guard.
Perkins trying to control but Jims is working from the bottom.
Jims controls Perkins momentarily but Perkins frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Perkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Perkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jims knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Perkins is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Perkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jims keeping his opponent close.
Jims regains half guard.
Jims is looking for a sweep. Perkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jims is looking to control Perkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jims avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jims is defending against the submission attempts here by Perkins.
Jims is looking for a sweep. Perkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perkins trying to control from Jims's half guard. Jims has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Perkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Jims is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Perkins sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jims doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Perkins paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jims - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Jims!
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Event:
TGC 24: Fidnhasieunch vs Bush
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metharom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Jims gets a takedown into half guard.
Jims keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Metharom is not content to let Jims control the position.
Jims trying to pass the guard but Metharom defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom tries to roll over but Jims keeps him under control.#T1#
Well, if Jims is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jims trying to control from half guard but Metharom is working away.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Jims keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metharom is looking for a sweep. Jims is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Metharom scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Metharom punishes Jims's body with a nice straight punch.
Jims shoots in and drives through. Metharom sprawls well.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom jabs Jims right on the nose. Jims blinks but takes it well.
Jims ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom.
A shot to the liver by Metharom. Beautiful body shot.
Metharom works Jims's body with a nice hook.
Jims darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Jims into the cage.
Jims misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Jims tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jims.
Jims shoots in but no luck this time.
Jims looks winded!#T3#
Jims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metharom tries to avoid it but Jims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metharom to the ground. Metharom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jims walks forward, straight into a front kick from Metharom.
Jims throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Metharom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Metharom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metharom digs a good hook to Jims's body.
Metharom jabs at Jims's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Metharom. Jims shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Metharom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metharom 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.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
A shot to the body from Jims misses
and Metharom counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jims closes the distance and clinches up with Metharom, looking for a takedown. Jims pushes Metharom against the cage but Metharom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Metharom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
Jims takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jims takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Metharom.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Jims's defenses.
Metharom thumps Jims with a low kick.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jims throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom lands a right hook to the body.
Metharom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jims on the side of the head.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jims.
Jims takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jims takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom thows a body kick. Jims tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid body kick from Metharom.
Metharom lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Metharom finds it's target.
Metharom scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Jims fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metharom avoids it really well and circles away.
Jims moves forwards but Metharom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Jims.
Jims closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jims tries for a takedown but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metharom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Metharom tenderised Jims's leg. Jims is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jims is breathing heavily.
Metharom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jims throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jims swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to 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!
Metharom jabs at Jims's body.#T1#
Metharom digs a good body shot into Jims's ribs.
Jims takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jims has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Metharom.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Jims's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jims drops his hands momentarily and Metharom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metharom.
Jims has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Jims didn't see that one coming.
Metharom scores with a push kick.
Jims misses with a takedown
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jims.
Metharom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Metharom.
Jims gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jims gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom thumps Jims with a low kick.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Jims's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metharom.
#T2#
Jims throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jims.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jims crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Metharom - the referee stops the clock and Jims gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Metharom. Jims manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Metharom digs a good hook to Jims's body.
Jims has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jims takes a step back to recover.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jims's calf.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jims shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
Metharom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jims momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Metharom as he connects with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Metharom.
Metharom scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Metharom scores with a jab. Jims acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Metharom throws a nice head kick!
Metharom keeps Jims at a distance using the push kick.
Metharom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Jims takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jims waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom lands a glancing blow to the side of Jims's head.
Metharom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jims at a distance.
Metharom lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom lands a slapping body shot.
Metharom connects with a body shot.
Jims takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metharom, as that shot connected.
Metharom scores with a nice body kick.
Metharom with a hook.
Jims will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Jims looks to move away, Metharom throws a big counter combo but Jims just gets out of the way.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Metharom lands.
Metharom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Metharom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom sizes up Jims with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jims swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Jims takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metharom scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jims takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jims doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jims walks into a left hand.
Crunch! Metharom slams his shin into Jims's torso.
Metharom jabs Jims to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Jims looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Jims thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Metharom does it's job there.
Metharom scores with a nice body kick.
Metharom with a nice cross.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jims doesn't seem bothered though.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
Jims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jims fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Metharom stuns Jims with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jims shoots in looking for a takedown. Metharom tries to sprawl out of it but Jims keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metharom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Jims's body. Jims takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jims can do to turn this around?
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Metharom scores with a nice strike.
Metharom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jims takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom lands with a right hand.
Metharom cracks the inside of Jims's front leg.
Metharom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jims throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metharom quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jims tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jims.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Jims shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Metharom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Jims moves into full mount! Metharom won't be happy about that!
Metharom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Jims working for a submission but Metharom is keeping him at bay.
Metharom is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jims looking for a guillotine from mount but Metharom is having none of it. #T4#
Metharom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Metharom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jims.
Jims controlling his opponent.
Jims wants to control the pace but Metharom is squirming around nicely.
Metharom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metharom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
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Event:
TGC 19: Redemption
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Jims wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
Tucker misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Tucker moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tucker lands a takedown into guard.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Jims has a closed guard, preventing Tucker from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jims keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jims holds on and takes a little breather.
Jims seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jims controls Tucker momentarily but Tucker frees himself.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Jims trying to keep a closed guard but Tucker is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melvin Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tucker gets a clinch.
Jims tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually Jims drops back down to his feet.
Jims tries to break free but Tucker pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker misses with an elbow strike.
Tucker's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tucker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jims changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tucker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tucker moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tucker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jims is trying to maintain the position but Tucker is very close to passing his half guard.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Jims is defending well.
Tucker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Tucker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker is trying to control. Jims wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jims is trying to maintain the position but Tucker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Tucker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jims sees it coming and defends easily.
Jims trying to control here.
Jims wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
#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.#SUB#
Jims actively working from the bottom here.
Jims is breathing heavily.
Jims is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jims avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jims tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Jims, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Jims against the cage but Jims circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Tucker backs away, Jims returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tucker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with Jims.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tucker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jims can't fight it off and eventually Tucker manages to take the fight to the floor. Jims looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Jims looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Tucker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jims is fending him off so far but Tucker persists. Nope, Jims circles away and we're back to standing.
Jims swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jims misses with a hook.
Jims throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Tucker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tucker lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jims looking for a triangle here. Tucker is fighting it but it looks tight! Jims pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tucker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jim Jims!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 4
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiradama fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hiradama looking to score a takedown here. Jims is defending well but Hiradama drives through and ends up in Jims's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiradama wants to pass the guard but Jims is keeping the position.
Hiradama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiradama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jims looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jims is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jims is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Hiradama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hiradama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiradama trying to control the position from guard on top but Jims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jims is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiradama throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Jims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiradama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hiradama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jims. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Hiradama looking to pass the guard.
Hiradama trying to control the position from guard on top but Jims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hiradama is posturing up here but Jims has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hiradama tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hiradama has to tap! Slick submission there by Jims!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jims!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 3
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Djordjevic wants to clinch#TD#
and Jims counters with a nice double leg into side control. Djordjevic won't be happy with that.
Djordjevic wants to get back to his feet but Jims drags him back down.#SUB#
Jims is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Djordjevic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jims just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jims prevents Djordjevic from escaping the position.
Jims advances to mount.
Djordjevic's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Jims wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jims won't let Djordjevic get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jims lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Djordjevic is squirming around, avoiding Jims's attempts to control the action.
Jims controlling from the full mount.
Djordjevic blocking the ground and pound.
Djordjevic is trying to stand.#ES2#
Djordjevic bucks up and throws Jims to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Djordjevic wants to clinch but Jims slips to the side#TD#
and Jims counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Djordjevic!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jims passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Djordjevic!
Djordjevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jims. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Djordjevic squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jims looking to finish Djordjevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Djordjevic!#SUB#
Jims looking to isolate an arm here. Djordjevic doesn't see it coming and as Jims extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jims!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jims!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 2
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Levert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Jims shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jims was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Levert is trying to get back to half guard.
Jims is looking to take a break and control but Levert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levert looking for a sweep but Jims has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Levert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Jims wants to finish this one by submission but Levert is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jims. #SUB2#
Jims is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Levert is surviving well by controlling Jims's body position as best he can.
Levert wants to control but Jims is having none of it.
Levert can't escape the position.
Levert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jims is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jims looking to control but Levert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Jims thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jims mounts Levert! Really nice guard pass there!
Levert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jims on the ground.
Levert tries to hold on but Jims postures up.
Levert is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Levert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jims can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levert is looking to escape.
Levert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Levert is working hard here to advance position.
Levert tries to control the position but Jims now has his back.
Levert tries to escape but Jims has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Jims looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Levert is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Jims working for the choke.
Jims looks winded!#T4#
Jims is not going to allow Levert to sit and survive in this position.
Well, with Jims on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Levert is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jims is hanging on to Levert's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Jims patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jims keeps control of the position as Levert tries to break free.
Jims missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jims dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Levert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jims's waist but Jims gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Levert off to one side.
Jims ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levert moves away.#CL#
Levert closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Levert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levert shoots in for a takedown but Jims shows good takedown defense.
Levert throws a hook to the side of Jims's head but Jims sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Jims shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jims showed some decent athleticism there.
Levert is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jims is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Levert is positioning himself well to prevent Jims advancing to mount.
Levert wants to control but Jims is keeping busy.
Jims passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Levert! #SUB2#
Jims is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Levert can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jims is breathing heavily.
Levert is squirming around, avoiding Jims's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Levert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Levert tries to get out of the position.
Levert wants to get back to his feet.
Levert manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jim Jims has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Levert manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jims avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levert pulls Jims in close to his closed guard and prevents Jims from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Levert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jims defends it easily.
Jims tries to free his leg and advance position but Levert is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Levert looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jims drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jims jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jims wants to control from the top but Levert keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Levert fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Jims misses.#CL#
Levert clinches up with Jims and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Levert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jims dodges an elbow strike from Levert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Jims will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Levert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jims swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Levert dives in for a single leg takedown but Jims sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Levert doesn't manage to clinch there - Jims circles away.
Levert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Levert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Levert is looking to take a break and control but Jims is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jims wants to get back to full guard.
Jims makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jims.#T1#
Jims keeping moving, preventing Levert from controlling successfully.
Levert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jims swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jims trying to keep a closed guard but Levert is proving a slippery customer.
Jims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levert wants to pass the guard but Jims is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jims is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levert's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Levert wants to stand but Jims has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Levert takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Levert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levert misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Levert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Levert tries to clinch up.
Samuel Levert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Levert closes the distance and pushes Jims back into the cage.
Jims jumps guard but Levert stands there with Jims around his waist. Jims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Levert breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Jims shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Levert trying to control the position.
Jims prevents Levert from getting back to his feet.
Jims preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Levert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jims gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levert looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Levert pulls Jims in close to prevent any damage.
Jims won't allow Levert to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Levert holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jims swats away the attempt to clinch by Levert.
Samuel Levert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levert fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Levert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jims 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jim Jims!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jim Jims!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jim Jims!
Jim Jims wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 1
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoffmann throws a nice head kick!
Hoffmann shoots in for a double leg but Jims sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jims feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoffmann connects with a high kick.
Jims swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoffmann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jims avoids the head kick by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Jims counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoffmann is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jims dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Jims controls the position.
Jims in side control, throwing shots but Hoffmann defends. #SUB#
Jims tries for a kimura but Hoffmann is defending well.
Hoffmann is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jims is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hoffmann looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jims gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hoffmann is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jims lets go of the hold and Hoffmann can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Jims!
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