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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 6
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Niklas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Niklas dodges an elbow strike from James.
Niklas has James pushed against the ropes.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James takes a shot to the head.
Niklas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
Niklas lands a shoulder strike.
Niklas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Niklas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niklas is defending well for now.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Niklas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Niklas.
Niklas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Niklas scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Niklas pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T1#
James letting Niklas take a breather here.
James is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Niklas.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Niklas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Niklas blocks an uppercut.
Niklas lands a nice uppercut.
Niklas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Niklas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niklas managing to block the knees to the body from James.
A short right from Niklas.
Niklas lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Niklas lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards. #ROC#
James is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niklas.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Niklas finish him?
James is trying to stall.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Niklas controls the action.
Niklas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niklas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James looks winded!
Niklas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niklas is working James over against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niklas.
Niklas breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks James with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! James looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. James get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Troy Niklas!
Troy Niklas very nearly forgot to thank Forge Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Jolly James was interviewed post fight and said 'Give me my space already!'.
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 5
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Gatto moves out of range of the body kick.
Gatto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gatto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gatto throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
James moves into range and clinches up with Gatto.
James pushes Gatto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gatto is defending well for now.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gatto is defending well for now.
We've been hearing reports that Gatto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
Gatto wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatto looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Gatto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ray Gatto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatto misses with a looping left.
James throws a leg kick that misses. #T1##CL2#
James forces Gatto back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
James rushes Gatto and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
James taking a breather.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gatto is keeping busy.
James blocks a body shot from Gatto.
Gatto misses with a body punch.
James slowing the pace effectively.
Gatto wants to stall.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gatto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2##CL2#
James rushes Gatto and presses him up against the ropes.
James is pushing Gatto up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Gatto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
James moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
Gatto misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Gatto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatto avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from James.
#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James is stalling here.
#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James scores with the left hand. Gatto knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Gatto has been cut.#CL2#
James moves into the clinch.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Gatto as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Gatto is looking to clinch.
James is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gatto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
#CL2#
James has Gatto up against the ropes in a clinch.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gatto backwards.
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 dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
James connects with a knee to the head.
Gatto tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Gatto back against the ropes. #T5#
James effectively controlling the action here.
James is stalling here.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gatto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
James closes the distance and pushes Gatto back into the ropes.#T6#
James effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gatto, pushing him back against the ropes.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
Gatto misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James is struggling to control the position.
James lands a nice elbow 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!
James slowing the pace effectively.#T7##BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gatto, pushing him back against the ropes.
James stalling against the ropes.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
Gatto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gatto is out of range. #CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
#T8#
Gatto tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
James drives through and clinches with Gatto against the ropes.
James with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands a shot to the body.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
James closes the distance and pushes Gatto back into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
James has Gatto pushed against the ropes.#T9##BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Gatto tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatto is out of range and James settles back down.
Gatto tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gatto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Gatto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
James clinches with his opponent.
Ray Gatto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gatto's brow. #BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jolly James!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jolly James!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jolly James!
Jolly James wins by unanimous decision!
Jolly 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:
EFA 24 Azgada vs Correia
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Jolly James has been cut.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovchanchyn circles away.
Vovchanchyn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the head.
James walks straight into a right hand from Vovchanchyn - that's dropped him! Vovchanchyn jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save James from any more punishment! James 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 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fedor Vovchanchyn!
Fedor Vovchanchyn 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:
EFA 14 Kelly vs Carpenter
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Kilmeister throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kilmeister connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
#CL2#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilmeister is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kilmeister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kilmeister cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Kilmeister.
Kilmeister lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilmeister tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmeister scores with a nice head shot.
Kilmeister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
James tries to move into range but Kilmeister moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kilmeister scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilmeister connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Kilmeister lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Kilmeister pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Kilmeister follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kilmeister works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilmeister stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lemmy Kilmeister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Kilmeister.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilmeister cracks James with an open hand slap.
Lemmy Kilmeister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmeister connects with a single shot there.
Kilmeister throws a shot to the body.
Kilmeister is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Kilmeister scores with a jab.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kilmeister defends it nicely.
Jab by Kilmeister.
Kilmeister scores with a three punch combo!
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Kilmeister coming out on top.
A jab from Kilmeister does it's job there.#T3#
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kilmeister counter with a right hand.
Lemmy Kilmeister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jolly James.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kilmeister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilmeister could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kilmeister scores with a three punch combo!
Kilmeister lands a right hook to the body.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kilmeister.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kilmeister.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmeister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilmeister moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James looks winded!#T4#
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kilmeister 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.
Kilmeister dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Kilmeister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Kilmeister.
Kilmeister connects with the punch.
Kilmeister lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilmeister works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Kilmeister dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kilmeister cracks James with a good jab.
Kilmeister lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kilmeister 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 closes the distance but Kilmeister moves to the side
and Kilmeister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilmeister lands a two punch combo.
Kilmeister jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmeister lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilmeister is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kilmeister is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Kilmeister scores with a four punch combination!
Kilmeister scores with a punch to the head.
Kilmeister thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kilmeister did well to prevent James getting side control.
Kilmeister tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Kilmeister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kilmeister tries to get out of the position.
James content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
James has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kilmeister defend it? James steps over the head and cranks it - Kilmeister is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jolly James!
In defeat, Lemmy Kilmeister stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the tour bus for me cheers!'.
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Event:
EFA 5 Balboa vs Kelly
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Brutal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James is looking for the big counter here.
Kilim Brutal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brutal looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Brutal tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Kilim Brutal has been cut.#TD#
Brutal shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.#ES2#
James pushes Brutal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brutal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Brutal's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
James is pushing down on Brutal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brutal is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James trying to control the pace. #T1#
Brutal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brutal has managed to free his arm - good work.
James sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like James might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
James tries to pass to full mount but Brutal defends it.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
James has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brutal is trying to keep an underhook but James manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Brutal is trying to escape back to his feet but James uses the scramble to pass into side control.
James 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 Brutal's shoulder. That is not cool.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU2#
James decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
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!
Brutal is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it. #T4#
James slows the pace down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is continuing to stall.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilim Brutal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brutal on his heels. He'll look to pass Brutal's guard now, I'm sure.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if James 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
James trying to mount his opponent but Brutal defends it.
James controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
James is thwarting Brutal's attempts to control the position.
Jolly James has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Brutal tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brutal could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brutal's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
Brutal won't allow James to pass to mount.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
James gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
James trying to control the pace.
James is pressing down on Brutal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brutal is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kilim Brutal'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##TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brutal napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brutal, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Brutal get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for James. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
James gets a double leg takedown into Brutal's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James preventing the sweep. #T1#
James is stalling in the full guard.
More stalling from James.
The adventures of James the control monster continue. Boring.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James content to control rather than advance.
Brutal is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount! #T3#
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brutal has given up his back.
#SUB2#
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4##SUB2#
James working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brutal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
James 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, Brutal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kilim Brutal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simmons to score with a decent uppercut.
James is breathing heavily.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmons circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simmons!
Simmons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Simmons persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Simmons counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Simmons 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.
Simmons passes into half guard.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Simmons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simmons passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Simmons is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Simmons is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James shrugs it off. #T2#
Simmons is looking to stand but James has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#SUB2#
Simmons looking for a guillotine from mount but James is having none of it. #SUB2#
Simmons has isolated one of James's arms. James looking to fight him off but Simmons twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Simmons!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Trump lands a jab.
A head kick misses from James.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trump to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
James pushes Trump off and scrambles back to his feet.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James misses with a head kick.
Trump fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from James. #TD2#
Trump gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
James sneaks out the side door and pushes Trump away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
James lands with a slapping head kick. #T1##TD2#
Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
James throws Trump to one side and escapes!
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jolly James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Trump moves into the clinch.
James is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Trump successfully pulls guard.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##TD2#
Trump closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trump lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. James manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Trump tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
James has Trump pressed against the cage.
James seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD2#
Trump is trying to trip James. He has hold of a leg but James is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Trump persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
James uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Trump scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trump lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
James gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Trump forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Trump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trump tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
James taking a breather.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Trump successfully pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
James controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Trump looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!#ES#
James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Trump lands with an overhand left.
Trump connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donald J Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a lazy head kick
and Trump counters with a left to the body.
James scores with a head kick. Trump tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Trump connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Trump gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
James sneaks out the side door and pushes Trump away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Trump closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trump lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
James pushes Trump off and scrambles back to his feet.
Trump blocks a head kick by James.
Trump moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Jolly James has been cut.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Trump darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Trump tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2##TD2#
Trump gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
James has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Trump is on him like a limpet, forcing James back against the cage.#TD2#
Trump jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SU#
James gets to his feet. Trump looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James throws a lazy head kick
and Trump counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
James kicks off Trump and gets to his feet. #T3#
James throws a head kick that misses
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump throws a one two combo.
James goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Trump moves out of range easily.
Trump let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
James gets caught napping as Trump dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.#ES#
James has his feet on Trump's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Trump has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trump wants to stall.
Trump is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trump seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jolly James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Trump closes the distance and clinches.
Trump letting James take a breather here.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trump's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for James to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James has Trump pushed against the cage.#T1#
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Come on James - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jolly James.#TD2#
Trump scores with a takedown into James's guard.#ES#
James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
James just leaning against Trump, taking a breather. #T2#
Trump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trump controlling the action here for a moment.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on James - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Trump jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jolly James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trump can do anything to dispel that myth.
James 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.
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James pushing down on Trump's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James passes to full mount!
Trump taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trump really wants to buck James off and get back to his feet.
James thowing shots but they're missing.
The referee warns Trump that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James content just to control the position here. #SUB#
James is working for a guillotine from mount but Trump frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James looks winded!#ES#
Copeland manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Copeland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Copeland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Copeland.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Copeland lands with a slapping head kick.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Copeland into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
Copeland dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Copeland's head and hops out.#T2#
Copeland tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Copeland closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.#TD#
Copeland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Copeland crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Copeland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Copeland tries to stand but James is controlling his head.
Copeland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James tries to bench press Copeland off him but Copeland keeps the position.
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.#SUB#
Copeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Copeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Copeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been informed that James has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Copeland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damon Copeland'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#
Copeland delivers a nice body kick.
Copeland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Copeland is looking to clinch.
Copeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James wants to counter the offense by Copeland and move into the clinch position.
James is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##TD#
Copeland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Copeland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Copeland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Copeland is looking for a kimura here.
Copeland 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.
Copeland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though. #T2#
James wants to control but Copeland is keeping busy.
Copeland 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. #SUB#
Copeland is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
James is refusing to be controlled, as Copeland sits in half guard.
Copeland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Copeland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Copeland shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Copeland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James wants to counter the offense by Copeland and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Copeland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Copeland duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damon Copeland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Copeland shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Copeland 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.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Damon Copeland is winning the standup battle so far.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Copeland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Copeland is now in James's guard.#T1#
Copeland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Copeland throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Copeland postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Copeland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Copeland trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
Copeland throws a big right hand that misses. #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.#SU#
Copeland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get! #CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Copeland drops back down to his feet.
James tries to pull guard but Copeland won't allow it.
#T3#
Copeland is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Copeland throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James blocks a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
James prevents Copeland from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Copeland is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
James avoiding damage.
Copeland wants a takedown but no success here.
Copeland has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Copeland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Copeland 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Copeland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Amar Utu pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Amar Utu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Amar Utu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amar Utu wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amar Utu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amar Utu is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
James postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amar Utu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Amar Utu is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James keeping moving, preventing Amar Utu from controlling successfully.
Amar Utu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is breathing heavily.#T1#
Amar Utu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amar Utu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Amar Utu works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Amar Utu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amar Utu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amar Utu passes James's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amar Utu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James is not content to let Amar Utu control the position.
Amar Utu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Amar Utu lands strikes from half guard.
Amar Utu lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Amar Utu lands a nice short elbow.
Amar Utu wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Amar Utu lands with a punch from half guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Amar Utu sits in half guard.
Amar Utu 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.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amar Utu wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Amar Utu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Amar Utu content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Amar Utu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Amar Utu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amar Utu is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James taking some punishment here, with Amar Utu in his half guard.
Amar Utu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Amar Utu looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amar Utu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Amar Utu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape. #T4#
Amar Utu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Amar Utu with a couple of short strikes.
Amar Utu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Amar Utu lands a nice shot to the head.
Amar Utu landing punches. #ROC2#
James is rocked!
Amar Utu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooh a big shot lands for Amar Utu! James is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marduk Amar Utu!
Our winner, Marduk Amar Utu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Shepard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shepard duly obliges.
Shepard moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James looks winded!#CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
Shepard fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Shepard pulls guard.
Shepard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shepard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Shepard seems content to control.#T1#
Shepard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shepard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James is staying active underneath Shepard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Shepard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shepard wants to take a breather but James is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shepard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shepard is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shepard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
James is not content to let Shepard control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shepard sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Shepard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shepard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shepard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.#TD#
Shepard shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
Shepard wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Shepard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Shepard trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Shepard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James keeping moving, preventing Shepard from controlling successfully.
Shepard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shepard content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepard fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Shepard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shepard lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Shepard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shepard 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.
Shepard wants to stand but James is controlling his arm.
Aldo Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard 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 is breathing heavily.#SU#
Shepard decides to stand back up. Shepard steps back and let's James get back to his feet.
Shepard connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shepard jabs at James's body.#TD#
James gets caught flat footed, as Shepard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James keeping moving, preventing Shepard from controlling successfully.
Shepard is looking to stand up but James won't let him.
Shepard wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T2#
Shepard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shepard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shepard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shepard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shepard 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shepard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##TD2#
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shepard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVR#
Shepard 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.
Shepard throwing strikes but missing.
Shepard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Shepard 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.
Shepard wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Shepard 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.
Shepard landing with the ground and pound.
James has a closed guard, preventing Shepard from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Shepard 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
James tries to move into range but Shepard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Shepard shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shepard controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shepard chips away with some ground and pound.
Shepard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shepard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shepard postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Shepard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Shepard cracks James with a solid left hand.
Shepard throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Shepard stands up and waves to James to follow him.
Shepard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Shepard shakes him off and moves away.
Shepard tries to clinch up.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Shepard is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shepard.
Shepard cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shepard doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James throws a counter combo.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T3#
Shepard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shepard fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.#TD#
Shepard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shepard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James keeping moving, preventing Shepard from controlling successfully.
Shepard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Shepard 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.
Shepard wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Shepard is looking to stand up but James won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shepard trying to control but James is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shepard, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Shepard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Four fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
James with a poor takedown
letting Four counter with a right hand.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jolly James has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Four.
Jab from Four.
Four moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Four throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
James misses with a head kick.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Four counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James is breathing heavily.
Four lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.#T1#
Four lands a right hook to the body.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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.#KD2#
Four cracks James with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Four has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning James to stand back up!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
A good leg kick by Four.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Four lands a front kick.
BOOM! Four lands a beautiful left hook that drops James. James tries to recover but Four is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and James lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Four!
In defeat, Jolly James stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent wasn't better than me. I just made mistakes.'.
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