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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Jam throws a series of punches but Sawyer moves out of range.
Jam has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jim Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sawyer misses with a low kick.
Sawyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing.
Jam shoots in for a double leg but Sawyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sawyer swinging wildly here.
Jam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sawyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sawyer.
Jam working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer stalling in the clinch.
Sawyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sawyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Sawyer stalls. #T1#
The referee calls for Sawyer to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Sawyer.
Sawyer has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
Sawyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Jam prevents a body shot from Sawyer.
Sawyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sawyer lands a right hand.
Sawyer avoiding damage.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch.
#T2#
A head kick by Sawyer misses
and Jam counters with a three punch combo that has Sawyer backing up. Sawyer nods at Jam to acknowledge the strikes.
Jam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sawyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Sawyer darts in and clinches Jam up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sawyer lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Sawyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Sawyer rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Sawyer to work.
#T3#
Jam is trying to push Sawyer away but Sawyer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sawyer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Sawyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jam lands a glancing blow to the side of Sawyer's head.#CL#
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches.
Sawyer misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Sawyer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jam wants to get back to striking at distance but Sawyer won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sawyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sawyer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sawyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sawyer throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Sawyer has closed the distance and engaged Jam in a clinch.
Sawyer slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earle Sawyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Sawyer
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jam looks for a takedown but Sawyer sprawls well.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Sawyer darts in and clinches Jam up against the cage.
Sawyer is pushing Jam up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sawyer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jam is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Jam takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sawyer gets a clinch. #BC#
Sawyer breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Sawyer
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam misses with a takedown attempt - Sawyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jam connects with a nice looking jab.
Jam is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sawyer pinned against the cage. Sawyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jam.#T2#
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Sawyer misses with the combination.
Jam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Sawyer.
Sawyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jam can do to turn this around?
Sawyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jam.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Sawyer slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Jam.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Sawyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jam, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sawyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sawyer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
Sawyer trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks from the clinch.
Jam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sawyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sawyer.
Sawyer working aggressively here.
Sawyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sawyer leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Sawyer missing with knees to the body.
Jam avoiding damage as Sawyer throws knees to the body.
Jam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jam has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sawyer stalling against the cage.
Sawyer has Jam pressed against the cage, preventing Jam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sawyer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jam.
Jam avoiding damage as Sawyer throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earle Sawyer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Jam.
#CL#
Sawyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sawyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jam is defending well for now.
Sawyer slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sawyer clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jam blocks it with crossed arms.
Sawyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sawyer'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.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Sawyer stalling against the cage.
Jam is trying to break the clinch but Sawyer has him pressed against the cage.
Jam tries to break free but Sawyer pushes him back against the cage.
Sawyer throws a head punch that misses.
Sawyer leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Sawyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sawyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jam tries to clinch but Sawyer moves out of range. #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.
Jam has a takedown stuffed.
Jam with a jab.
Jam avoids the head kick by Sawyer.
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Sawyer throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
Sawyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sawyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jam avoids a kick to the body.
Jam throws a right hand that Sawyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Sawyer also avoids with ease.
Sawyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jam throws a series of strikes that have Sawyer backpedaling.
Jam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Sawyer has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC#
Sawyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sawyer misses with a body kick.
Jam looks to land a combination but Sawyer avoids it well. #CL#
Sawyer rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sawyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Sawyer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sawyer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Earle Sawyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sawyer lands a body shot. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sawyer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Earle Sawyer.
Jam misses with a wild combination.
Jam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
As Jam looks to move away, Sawyer throws a big counter combo but Jam just gets out of the way.
Jam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sawyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jim Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earle Sawyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sawyer 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.
Sawyer takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Earle Sawyer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sawyer, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earle Sawyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Dillon misses with a looping left.
Jam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dillon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Dillon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dillon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jam.
Jam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Jam tries to clinch but Dillon is having none of it.
Jam avoids the body shot from Dillon.
Dillon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dillon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillon misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dillon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillon.
Dillon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jam.
Jam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Dillon scores with a jab.
Dillon throws a hook to the side of Jam's head but Jam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillon throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Dillon sends Jam crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dillon is motioning to the referee to let Jam up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Jam is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Jam has been cut.
Dillon cracks Jam with a left hook right on the temple and Jam goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Dillon lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jam is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Dillon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Jam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jam somewhat.
Seven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Seven counters with a big right hand! Oh Jam is in trouble here! Seven follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Seven!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Suarez Costa swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Jam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suarez Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jam counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown but Jam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez Costa misses with a body shot.
Jam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jam wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jam. No joy for Suarez Costa on that attempt.
Jim Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Jam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Jim Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Suarez Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez Costa somewhat.
Jam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Jam stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Suarez Costa clinches up against the cage.
Jam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suarez Costa prevents it.
Suarez Costa wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Suarez Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
Jam sets himself, and Suarez Costa steps forward looking for the clinch! Jam avoids it this time.
Suarez Costa goes for a double leg but Jam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jam continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Suarez Costa has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Suarez Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suarez Costa looks winded!#BC2#
Suarez Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Suarez Costa slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Good exchange - Jam coming out on top.
Jam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suarez Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez Costa walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Jam. No joy for Suarez Costa on that attempt.
Suarez Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Jam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suarez Costa defends it nicely.#T3#
Suarez Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jam swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Suarez Costa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Suarez Costa manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suarez Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Suarez Costa tries for a takedown but Jam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Suarez Costa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Suarez Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jam throws a series of punches but Suarez Costa avoids them all with ease.
Jam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suarez Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Suarez Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Suarez Costa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Suarez Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suarez Costa fails with the takedown.
Jam is looking to clinch.
Jam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suarez Costa momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam blocks the body kick.
Jam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suarez Costa manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Suarez Costa gets a double leg takedown into Jam's guard.#SUB#
Suarez Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suarez Costa is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Suarez Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Suarez Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suarez Costa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Suarez Costa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Suarez Costa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jam prevents it.
#TD2#
Suarez Costa pulls Jam into guard.
Suarez Costa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Suarez Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Jam looking to control.
Suarez Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez Costa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suarez Costa on the ground.
Suarez Costa slips nicely into half guard.
Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Suarez Costa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suarez Costa passes to full mount!
Suarez Costa controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suarez Costa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Suarez Costa throws some wild stikes that Jam manages to avoid easily.
Suarez Costa controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jam shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez Costa looking to finish with strikes here!
Jam blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Suarez Costa 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jam as Suarez Costa shoots in.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suarez Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jam tries to avoid it but Suarez Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jam to the ground. Jam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jim Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.#CL2#
Suarez Costa clinches up against the cage.
Suarez Costa with a knee to the head.
Suarez Costa wants a takedown.
Suarez Costa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suarez Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suarez Costa 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.
Suarez Costa has Jam pressed against the cage, preventing Jam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suarez Costa lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Jam is trying to break free.
Suarez Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jam is trying to break free.
Jam prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez Costa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suarez Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jam throws a combination that misses
and Suarez Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suarez Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Jam moves out of range easily.
Jam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suarez Costa avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Jam avoids the head kick by Suarez Costa.
Jam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Suarez Costa clinches with his opponent.
Jam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Suarez Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suarez Costa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Jam gets tackled into the cage by Suarez Costa. Suarez Costa maintains the clinch.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Suarez Costa is controlling the position.
Suarez Costa is working for takedown but Jam is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Jam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suarez Costa.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Suarez Costa is controlling the position.
Suarez Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suarez Costa tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Suarez Costa drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Suarez Costa breaks the clinch.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Suarez Costa darts in and clinches Jam up against the cage.
Jam working hard to break the clinch.
Suarez Costa wants a takedown.
Suarez Costa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jam fails to pull guard.
Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Suarez Costa has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez Costa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jam.
#BC2#
Suarez Costa breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Suarez Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suarez Costa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Suarez Costa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Blankenship on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Kelvin Blankenship has been cut.
Jam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Blankenship counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jam is looking to sweep but instead, Blankenship has passed into half guard.
Blankenship thows a huge punch but Jam dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Blankenship is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jam sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Blankenship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blankenship.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blankenship seems to be working for a kimura but Jam defends the submission attempt.#T1##SU#
Blankenship decides to stand and escape the position.
Jam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blankenship manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Blankenship looking to score a takedown here. Jam is defending well but Blankenship drives through and ends up in Jam's guard.
Jam is looking to stand back up but Blankenship counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jam. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blankenship. #T2#
Blankenship prevents Jam from standing back up.
#SUB#
Blankenship is working for a submission of some sort.
Blankenship missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU#
Blankenship escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left lands for Jam.
Blankenship shoots in and drives through. Jam sprawls well.
Blankenship goes for a double leg but Jam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jam continues to drive forward.#T3#
Jam with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Blankenship counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blankenship.
Jam has had enough of the clinch but Blankenship keeps him there for the moment.
Blankenship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jam smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jam shoots in but no luck this time.
Blankenship feinted with a counter takedown.
Jam looks to land a combination but Blankenship avoids it well.
Jam throws a series of punches but Blankenship avoids them all with ease.
Jam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Blankenship counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blankenship fails to pull guard.
Blankenship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jam smiles and moves away.
Jam misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Blankenship moves into the clinch.#BC#
Blankenship breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Jam shoots in and drives through. Blankenship sprawls well.
Jam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches up with Jam, looking for a takedown. Blankenship pushes Jam against the cage but Jam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jim Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blankenship is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Blankenship tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Jam is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Blankenship buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Blankenship!! Blankenship is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Jam throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jam!
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