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Event:
RISE KT-2
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
JR connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
JR moves into range and connects with a jab.
JR fails to land with a series of punches.
Sterling James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
JR takes a kick to the side of the head.
JR throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sterling James.
JR fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sterling James manages to avoid it.
Sterling James wants to counter with a clinch but JR pushes him away.
JR looks to land a combination. Sterling James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from JR.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
JR swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sterling James counters with a one-two to the body.
JR misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sterling James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sterling James leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Sterling James manages to break the clinch.
JR lands with a nice combination. Sterling James backs away looking to recover.
JR throws a series of punches but Sterling James moves out of range.
Sterling James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
JR is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sterling James. #T1#
Sterling James misses with a double jab.
JR rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sterling James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
JR throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sterling James throws a series of punches but JR moves out of range.
JR misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sterling James tries a head kick but it misses.
JR punishes Sterling James's body with a nice straight punch.
Sterling James throws a right and a left that JR avoids nicely.
JR throws a big counter combination but Sterling James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Sterling James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with JR, pushing him back against the ropes.
JR misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
JR lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JR throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sterling James.
JR misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
JR throws a series of punches but Sterling James avoids them all with ease.
Sterling James throws a counter combo.
JR swinging wildly here.
Sterling James scores with a three punch combo!
JR tries to bum rush Sterling James with a series of wild strikes but Sterling James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sterling James throws a head kick that JR semi-blocks.
JR misses with a wild body shot.
Sterling James throws a head kick that misses.
JR swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from JR. Those never looked like landing.
JR misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Sterling James moves into range and clinches up with JR.#T3#
JR is trying to break the clinch but Sterling James is controlling him.#BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
JR goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sterling James throws a head kick that misses.
Sterling James moves to clinch but JR breaks away
enabling JR to counter with a crisp jab.
Sterling James avoids a punch combination nicely.
JR throws a right and a left that both miss.
JR is looking to wear down Sterling James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from JR. Those never looked like landing.
JR lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterling James circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Sterling James.
Fabio JR is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
JR throws a right and a left that Sterling James avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling James staying out of range there.#T4#
JR throws a right and a left that Sterling James avoids nicely. #CL2#
Sterling James clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
Sterling James throws a head kick that JR semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Sterling James forces JR back against the ropes and clinches.
Sterling James is pushing JR up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
JR working hard to break the clinch.
JR tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sterling James avoiding damage.
JR has had enough of the clinch but Sterling James keeps him there for the moment.
JR definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sterling James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio JR 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#
JR lands a really nice looking cross but Sterling James seems unphased.
#KD#
JR clips Sterling James with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Sterling James a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
JR throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sterling James throws a head kick but JR moves out of range.
JR looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Sterling James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
JR misses with a jab, cross combination.
JR is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling James can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sterling James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Sterling James clinches.
Sterling James has JR pressed against the ropes, preventing JR from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
JR working hard to break the clinch.
Sterling James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but JR is keeping busy.
Sterling James's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sterling James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sterling James as JR tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
JR throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabio JR is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
JR throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sterling James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sterling James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sterling James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
JR scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
JR fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Sterling James rushes JR and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
JR is trying to break the clinch but Sterling James is controlling him.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sterling James tries to throw a body punch but JR avoids it by throwing Sterling James back against the ropes.
JR wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sterling James has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Sterling James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
JR throws a right hand that Sterling James ducks under and follows up with a left that Sterling James also avoids with ease.
Sterling James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling James tries to clinch but JR is having none of it.
Sterling James dodges the punch combination from JR.
A punch combination from JR misses.
Fabio JR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JR rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sterling James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
JR's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and JR duly obliges.
JR misses with a series of wild punches.
Sterling James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
JR misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sterling James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick from Sterling James lands but JR takes it in his stride. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sterling James crunches a lovely knee into JR's ribcage.#BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
JR misses with the combination.
JR throws a right hand that Sterling James ducks under and follows up with a left that Sterling James also avoids with ease.
Sterling James tries to clinch up.
JR misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from JR does no damage.
Sterling James is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Sterling James lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Sterling James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sterling James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sterling James effectively controlling the action here.
JR is trying to force a seperation but Sterling James has the dominant position.#BC2#
Sterling James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
JR fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
JR throws a series of punches but Sterling James avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for JR, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sterling James throws a counter combo.
JR misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio JR will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sterling James forces JR back against the ropes and clinches.
Sterling James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
JR takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sterling James fails to land.
Sterling James leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Sterling James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by JR!
#CL2#
Sterling James has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JR is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
JR misses with a hook.
Sterling James throws out a counter right but JR avoids it with no problem.
JR falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sterling James counters with a left and a right that stings JR. #T1#
JR misses with a jab, cross combination.
JR will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
JR misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Sterling James closes the distance and pushes JR back into the ropes.
JR takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
JR misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sterling James.
#CL2#
Sterling James drives through and clinches with JR against the ropes.
JR looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sterling James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sterling James struggles to land a body shot inside as JR controls his hands.
Sterling James stalling in the clinch but JR improves position. #BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Sterling James moves into range and clinches up with JR.
JR can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Sterling James manages to break the clinch.
JR fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sterling James manages to avoid it.
JR tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sterling James was well out of range. Poor timing from JR.
JR throws an off balance right hand
and Sterling James counters with a three punch combo that has JR backing up. JR nods at Sterling James to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sterling James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
JR tries to circle away but Sterling James has him pinned against the ropes.
JR wants to break free but Sterling James has control.
#BC2#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from JR does no damage.
JR throws a right and a left that both miss.
JR swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Sterling James closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Sterling James prevents JR from breaking the clinch.
JR prevents a body shot from Sterling James. #BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sterling James slips a jab from JR.
Left hook, right uppercut from JR.
JR looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
JR throws an off balance right hand
and Sterling James counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Sterling James rushes JR and presses him up against the ropes.
JR has had enough of the clinch but Sterling James keeps him there for the moment.
Sterling James stalling against the ropes.
Sterling James can't find room to land a body shot as JR controls the action.
JR wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenson Sterling James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sterling James tries to work over JR's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
JR wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sterling James has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
JR swinging wildly here.
Sterling James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from JR.
Sterling James scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crunch! Sterling James slams his shin into JR's torso.
JR throws a nice looking combination but Sterling James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Sterling James instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenson Sterling James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabio JR is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
JR is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sterling James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jenson Sterling James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think JR has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio JR!
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Event:
RISE KT 1
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Sterling James gets a clinch.
Gaviria misses with a knee strike.
Gaviria trying to control the position but instead, Sterling James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gaviria into the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sterling James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sterling James tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaviria tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sterling James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Sterling James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sterling James.
A left hand lands to the body for Sterling James.
Gaviria looking to stall.
Sterling James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaviria's face.
#T1##BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sterling James gets a clinch.
Gaviria wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sterling James rushes Gaviria and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sterling James lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaviria taking a breather.
Gaviria is trying to break the clinch but Sterling James has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaviria avoids the head kick by Sterling James.
Gaviria throws out a counter right but Sterling James avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sterling James darts in and clinches Gaviria up against the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Sterling James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Sterling James moves into range and clinches up with Gaviria.
Sterling James is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Sterling James.
#BC2#
Gaviria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaviria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sterling James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sterling James is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sterling James fakes the leg kick and cracks Gaviria in the body. #T3##CL#
Sterling James closes the distance and pushes Gaviria back into the ropes.
Sterling James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gaviria up against the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaviria just misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaviria circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Sterling James clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James manages to break the clinch.
Gaviria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaviria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling James.
#T4##CL2#
Gaviria rushes Sterling James and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling James. Gaviria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterling James wants to clinch up but Gaviria keeps it at a distance.
Sterling James throws a combination. Gaviria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Gaviria instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria throws a solid leg kick but Sterling James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaviria.#CL#
Sterling James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Sterling James.
#BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenson Sterling James dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gaviria moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Gaviria gets tackled into the ropes by Sterling James. Sterling James maintains the clinch.
Gaviria looking to slow down the pace here.
Gaviria wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaviria stalling in the clinch but Sterling James improves position. #BC#
Sterling James breaks from the clinch.
Sterling James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria tries to clinch but Sterling James moves away
and Sterling James counters with a three punch combo that has Gaviria backing up. Gaviria nods at Sterling James to acknowledge the strikes.
Sterling James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaviria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sterling James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Sterling James. #T1#
Gaviria tries to clinch but Sterling James moves out of range.
Gaviria tries to clinch there but Sterling James circles away.
Sterling James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gaviria moves in looking to clinch but Sterling James pushes him off.
Gaviria moves in looking to clinch but Sterling James pushes him off.
Sterling James tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaviria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sterling James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Gaviria counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenson Sterling James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sterling James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaviria backwards. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
Gaviria blocks a head kick by Sterling James.
Gaviria appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jenson Sterling James is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaviria lands a nice hook to Sterling James's body. Sterling James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaviria throws a leg kick but Sterling James sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gaviria is looking to land body kicks.#T2##CL#
Sterling James has Gaviria up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gaviria has had enough of the clinch but Sterling James keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sterling James gets a clinch.
Gaviria is trying to stall.
#BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling James tries to clinch there but Gaviria circles away.
Sterling James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaviria can do to turn this around?
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!
Sterling James scores with a head kick.
Sterling James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaviria wants to land a leg kick but Sterling James is out of range. #T3##CL2#
Gaviria darts in and clinches Sterling James up against the ropes.
Gaviria lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sterling James fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Sterling James clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Gaviria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaviria tries to clinch but Sterling James is having none of it.
Sterling James looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Sterling James moves into range and clinches up with Gaviria.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sterling James tries to work over Gaviria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sterling James moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Gaviria takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Sterling James darts in and clinches Gaviria up against the ropes.
Sterling James has Gaviria pressed against the ropes.
#BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria wants to clinch up but Sterling James keeps it at a distance.
Gaviria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sterling James is looking for a counter combo.
Sterling James tries to clinch up but Gaviria circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaviria is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenson Sterling James dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##CL#
Sterling James moves into the clinch.
Gaviria has had enough of the clinch but Sterling James keeps him there for the moment.
Gaviria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sterling James.
Gaviria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sterling James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sterling James cracks Gaviria with a nice body shot.
Sterling James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sterling James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaviria's elbow. #T1#
Sterling James lands a good knee to the midsection. Gaviria won't want to take too many of those.
Gaviria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sterling James lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sterling James throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gaviria moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sterling James breaks from the clinch.
Gaviria moves in looking to clinch but Sterling James pushes him off.
Sterling James wants to clinch up but Gaviria keeps it at a distance.
Sterling James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gaviria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling James.
#T2#
Gaviria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaviria tries to clinch up.
Gaviria wants to clinch.
Sterling James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaviria circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling James moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGaviria.
Gaviria swings for the body but Sterling James moves out of range.
Sterling James lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Gaviria moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaviria has had enough of the clinch but Sterling James keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling James scores with a kick to the body.
#T3##CL2#
Gaviria has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaviria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sterling James throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick from Sterling James lands but Gaviria takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Gaviria moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
Sterling James blocks the body kick.
Jenson Sterling James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sterling James takes the fight into the clinch.
Sterling James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaviria is defending well for now.#T4##BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gaviria rushes Sterling James and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sterling James drives through and clinches with Gaviria against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaviria stalling in the clinch but Sterling James improves position.
Sterling James prevents Gaviria from breaking the clinch.
Sterling James stalling against the ropes.
Sterling James taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sterling James for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gaviria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jenson Sterling James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sterling James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenson Sterling James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a head kick but Sterling James moves out of range.
Sterling James throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Sterling James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling James somewhat.
Sterling James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Sterling James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterling James circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling James wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.
Sterling James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
William Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Sterling James.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Sterling James darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
#T1##CL2#
Sterling James rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sterling James won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Sterling James swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Sterling James rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson tries to break free but Sterling James pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Sterling James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sterling James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Sterling James is controlling him.#BC2#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a head kick but Sterling James moves out of range.
And Sterling James tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sterling James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Sterling James moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling James tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Sterling James back against the cage.
Sterling James looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries to break free but Sterling James pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Sterling James.
Sterling James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Sterling James fails to pull guard.
Sterling James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Sterling James misses. #CL2#
Sterling James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sterling James stalling.
Sterling James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson tries to break free but Sterling James pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Sterling James tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sterling James drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Sterling James manages to break the clinch.
Sterling James fails with the takedown.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sterling James avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterling James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Sterling James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sterling James wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Sterling James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sterling James. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sterling James throws a counter combo.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick but Sterling James moves out of range.
Sterling James looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Sterling James has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sterling James won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling James can do to turn this around?
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Sterling James drags the fight down to the ground.
Sterling James striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Sterling James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sterling James is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Sterling James is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackson leaves Sterling James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Sterling James lands an overhand right.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Sterling James shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
William Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Sterling James.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterling James circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Sterling James lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Sterling James moves into the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sterling James has double underhooks.
Sterling James prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Sterling James scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Sterling James has the dominant position.#TD2#
Sterling James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling James on the ground.
Sterling James pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sterling James trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Sterling James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenson Sterling James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sterling James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Sterling James and move into the clinch.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Sterling James avoids it well.
Sterling James darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Sterling James into the cage.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
William Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Sterling James.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Sterling James rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenson Sterling James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Sterling James gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sterling James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sterling James's guard.
Sterling James controlling the position.
Sterling James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to stand but Sterling James is controlling the position.
Sterling James content to stall in guard here.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Sterling 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.
Sterling James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Sterling James isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sterling James fails with a takedown attempt.
Sterling James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like William Jackson has been cut.#T3#
Sterling James throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Sterling James closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sterling James pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Sterling James closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sterling James pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sterling James sprawls and moves away.
Sterling James shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Sterling James breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Sterling James takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Jackson is trying to push Sterling James away but Sterling James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
William Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sterling James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Sterling James moves into the clinch successfully.
Sterling James has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sterling James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Sterling James has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling James tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sterling James instigates a clinch.
Sterling James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
Sterling James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harada digs a right hand into Sterling James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sterling James's gas tank.
Harada lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Harada's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Sterling James manages to break the clinch.
Harada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sterling James's hands.
Sterling James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#
Sterling James is rocked!
Sterling James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sterling James moves in looking to clinch but Harada pushes him off.#KD2#
Harada sends Sterling James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Harada is motioning to the referee to let Sterling James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Sterling James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling James misses with a shot to the body
and Harada counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Harada!
After winning the bout, Akira Harada thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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