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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Justice James (ranked 2090 p4p, 241 weight class) and Shukman Gill (ranked 23473 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by ... And Justice For All. Shukman Gill told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justice James! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shukman Gill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gill manages to circle out of the way.
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! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: James (4) vs (0) Gill
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gill, who protects the arm well.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gill, who protects the arm well.
James tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gill's legs.
Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gill looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: James (6) vs (0) Gill
James looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gill working to try and regain half guard.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James wants to take his opponent's back but Gill doesn't allow it.
James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gill manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to take a break and control but Gill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gill is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gill avoid being mounted?
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Gill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gill.
Gill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gill keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James content to stall in guard here.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Gill keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James stands and throws Gill's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: James (9) vs (0) Gill
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gill tries to improve position but can't.
Gill manages to get back to half guard.
Gill manages to get to full guard.
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gill! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: James (9) vs (4) Gill
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gill advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: James (9) vs (6) Gill
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gill working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. James turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gill off and cradles James's limp body as Gill celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Shukman Gill!
A victorious Shukman Gill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DFN#57 Muller vs Trew
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
James drives through with a takedown into Sanchez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sanchez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James passes into half guard. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez keeping control of the position.
James is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez seems keen to control James's posture.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
James keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Sanchez scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
James stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
Check out the look on Sanchez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
James is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez working the body and head with strikes.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
James is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
James is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James gets full guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
James takes one on the button.
James fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
James with a poor takedown
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Sanchez throws a big overhand right that connects, sending James tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Sanchez advances to half guard. #SUB2#
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
James taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but James is having none of it. #T2#
James has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez moves into full mount!
James is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!#T3#
Sanchez looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez with a couple of short strikes.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez takes James's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, James is in trouble.
Sanchez is looking to control James but James is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as James tries to break free.
Will Sanchez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Sanchez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Sanchez tightening his grip on James, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Sanchez is persistently looking for the submission but James is defending it well.
#T4##SUB2#
Sanchez has got one arm under James's chin. This could be trouble... James trying to control the other hand but Sanchez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, James has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds VII
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James is looking for a counter combo.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for James on that attempt. #TD#
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##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.
James passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
James is trying for a kimura here. Lee looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! James wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justice James!
In his post fight interview, Justice James gave a big smile as he said 'Justice was served today'.
Mark Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'This a learning experience I will be back!!!Ill see you guys at the after party'.
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds V
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Finley cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.#CL#
Finley has James up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Finley.
A short right from Finley on the inside.
Finley is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.#BC#
Finley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finley doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finley is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Finley circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Finley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but James manages to mount him!
#T1#
Finley working to try and regain half guard.
James controlling from the full mount.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finley tries to buck James off but he can't manage it.
Finley is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
James controlling the pace for now.
Finley wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Finley tries to improve his position but James has taken his back! James has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Finley tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! James pushes Finley away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justice James!
In his post fight interview, Justice James gave a big smile as he said 'Justice was served today'.
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Event:
BFF 28: Gaston vs. Whelan
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Eriksson scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eriksson manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
James clinches up against the ropes.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eriksson just stands there and leans against the ropes.#BC2#
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James moves out of range as Eriksson strikes.
Eriksson scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Erik Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
Eriksson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Eriksson avoids the head kick by James.
Nice body punch from Eriksson.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Eriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James throws out a loose jab but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Eriksson lands a head shot.
Eriksson throws a hook but James blocks it.
Eriksson scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eriksson throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Eriksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James tries to land a leg kick but Eriksson saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Eriksson tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eriksson is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eriksson has his back to the ropes. #T3#
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Eriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
James being controlled against the ropes.
Eriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Eriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
James pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eriksson defends well.#SUB#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eriksson defends well.#T4#
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Eriksson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
James pushes a forearm under Eriksson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Eriksson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justice James!
Post fight, Justice James took to the microphone: 'Justice was served today'.
Erik Eriksson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this timw.
You win lose, you and some some.'.
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Event:
BFF 20: Tenkaichi Final Round
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
James pushes Peterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
James jumps into guard, dragging Peterson to the mat.
#SUB2#
Peterson is posturing up here but James has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Peterson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Peterson has to tap! Slick submission there by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justice James!
An intense looking Justice James took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Justice was served today'.
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Event:
BFF 12: Tenkaichi Round 3
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
Goldberg lands with a right to the head.
James tries to pull guard but Goldberg won't allow it.
James is trying to pull guard but Goldberg has him pressed against the ropes.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Goldberg.
A short right from Goldberg.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldberg.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nathan Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justice James.
James is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Goldberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Goldberg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goldberg lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Goldberg.
A short left from Goldberg.
A nice left hand lands by Goldberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Goldberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldberg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of James 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!
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Goldberg.
Goldberg cracks James with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
James tries for a takedown but Goldberg manages to get underhooks.
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg lands a left hand.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goldberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.#T3#
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goldberg as the two fighters clinch.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Good body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldberg is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Goldberg.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg. #T4#
Nice body punch from Goldberg.
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Goldberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goldberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T5#
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Goldberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Goldberg pushes James back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.#T6#
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
Goldberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Goldberg lands a right hand.
James fails to pull guard.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James avoids the elbow strike from Goldberg, against the ropes.
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldberg lands a hook to the side of the head.#T7#
A right hook to the body lands for Goldberg.
Goldberg pushes James back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Goldberg lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
#T8#
James blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Goldberg.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldberg digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goldberg lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Goldberg.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Goldberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Goldberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldberg presses James against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
#T9#
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
James takes a shot to the head.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Goldberg.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head. #ROC#
James is rocked!
Goldberg lands a body punch.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Goldberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2##CL#
Goldberg clinches with his opponent.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James jumps guard but Goldberg stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Goldberg lands a left hand.
Nathan Goldberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
James is breathing heavily.
A short right from Goldberg.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldberg.
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Goldberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Goldberg on the inside. #ROC#
James is rocked!
Goldberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD#
Goldberg drops James onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! James is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Goldberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Goldberg. #T3#
James dodges an elbow strike from Goldberg.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
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!
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg misses with an elbow strike.
Goldberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldberg.
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head. #T5#
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldberg.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg lands a left hand.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Goldberg.
Goldberg pushes James back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg dips a shoulder and cracks James with a mighty uppercut! James falls back against the ropes and Goldberg unloads with a barrage of strikes! James is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Goldberg screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Goldberg!
A very excited looking Nathan Goldberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFF 5: Peterson vs. Oceanus
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
James goes for a double leg but Steele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Steele continues to drive forward.
James ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steele defends well and James ends up having to push Steele into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele 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.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense.
Steele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steele lands a two punch combo.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Steele misses with a body shot.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Steele is quick to defend against it.
James dodges the punch combination from Steele.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanley Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Steele throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steele throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
James needs to keep his hands up - Steele had a free shot at his head there.
Steele misses with a hook
#TD#
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
James trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
James looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Steele wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James passes into half guard.
James trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele looks like he's trying to stand up.
James uses his free foot to push down on Steele's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steele. #SUB#
James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steele manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Steele is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steele has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steele, who protects the arm well.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working. #SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Steele is trying to buck James off.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steele can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steele stops James from passing to mount.
Steele is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steele, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom. #T7#
Steele is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Steele is defending well.
Steele is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steele, who protects the arm well.
Steele is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.#T9#
James wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy. #SUB#
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steele wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
James is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Steele is trying to escape and James transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Steele is forced to tap! Nice work there by James! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justice James!
Justice James made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Justice was served today'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Riley.
Nice defenses there by Riley.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
Riley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riley defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Riley leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##TD2#
James gets the takedown into side control.
Riley is being controlled here. #SUB2#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riley pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Riley is defending well.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
James tries for a kimura but Riley is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
James tries for a kimura but Riley is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riley, who protects the arm well.
Riley tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position. #SUB2#
James has an Americana. Riley didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! James is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if James hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Justice James!
Justice James took some time post fight to say the following; 'Justice was served today'.
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