Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James tests Bautista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
Bautista looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Bautista cracks James with a good jab.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Bautista misses its target.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Bautista slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Bautista.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
James misses with an attempted mid kick.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bautista sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bautista.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
James 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.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Bautista throws a body kick that misses.
James tries a quick counter leg kick but Bautista is wise to it.
Bautista checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bautista on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bautista staying out of range there.
Bautista misses with a wild body shot.
Bautista throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bautista throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bautista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Bautista swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bautista's guard.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Bautista has wrist control.
Bautista not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bautista can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
James wants to control from the top but Bautista keeps moving. #T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bautista scores with a spinning back kick!
James missing with a left hand there. Bautista was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bautista throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
James misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Bautista. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bautista.
Bautista missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Bautista seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bautista under the eye.
Bautista misses with a kick to the body.
Bautista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drax Bautista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bautista looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Bautista ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bautista is out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
James throws a hook but Bautista avoids it easily.
Bautista with a hook.
James scores with the left hand. Bautista knows he should have avoided that one.
James ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Bautista misses with the combination.
Bautista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bautista.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James thumps Bautista with a low kick.
Bautista lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bautista. That's going to slow James down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bautista.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bautista misses the target.
Bautista throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Bautista throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from James.
Bautista throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bautista misses with a left hand
and James counters with an outside leg kick.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bautista counters with a straight right hand.
Bautista lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Bautista throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bautista is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Bautista circles away and we're back to standing.
James cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
Bautista lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James slips under a jab from Bautista.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Drax Bautista will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bautista is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Drax Bautista is winning the standup battle so far.
Bautista sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a looping right.
Bautista misses with a wild body shot.
James dodges the punch combination from Bautista.
James throws a hook but Bautista blocks it.
Bautista fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
The crowd cheers as Bautista lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Bautista misses with a wild combination.
James throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bautista's waist but Bautista gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Bautista slips under a jab from James.#T1#
James throws a big shot that misses.
Bautista is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bautista.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bautista!
Bautista throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bautista lands the left hand.
Bautista connects with a body shot.#TD2#
James dives in and scores a takedown into Bautista's guard.
Bautista has his hands on James's head, controlling the position.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bautista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Bautista is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bautista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James forces his way into half guard.
Bautista tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James is just content to waste time from the top position. Bautista takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
James is fighting to break Bautista's control of his arms but Bautista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to control from the top but Bautista keeps moving. #T3#
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Bautista not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Bautista is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bautista looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bautista thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Bautista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bautista misses with a straight right.
James throws a body punch but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista with a nice calf kick.
Bautista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James blocks a jab.
James cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by James.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bautista has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bautista there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Bautista scores with a kick to the body.
Bautista lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Bautista.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bautista slips a straight right by James.
Bautista throws a body kick that misses.
Bautista scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James trying to control but Bautista is working from the bottom.
James postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bautista is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Bautista has his hands on James's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bautista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Bautista misses.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bautista throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bautista doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by James.
Bautista lands a jab to James's midsection.
Nice jab there from James.
Bautista throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautista lands the left hand.
Bautista looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Bautista stuffs the takedown.
Bautista scores with a hook.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautista.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bautista lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Bautista.
James lands a body shot. #T3#
Bautista takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bautista moves away and avoids it.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Bautista connects with a crisp jab.
Bautista avoids the body shot from James.
James misses the jab.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Bautista off the cage and back into range.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bautista tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from James, right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bautista moves away and avoids it.
James misses with a low kick.
James throws a hook to the side of Bautista's head but Bautista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bautista looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.#T4#
James misses with a body shot.
Bautista half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bautista thumps James with a low kick.
James shoots in and drives through. Bautista sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bautista misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautista lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James walks into a jab.
A jab from Bautista finds it's way through James's defenses.
Bautista lands with a nice body punch.
Bautista connects with a single shot there.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bautista slips a straight right by James.
Bautista paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bautista connects with a crisp jab.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bautista connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Bautista takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drax Bautista showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bautista, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drax Bautista!
Drax Bautista decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Liam James was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
James moves out of range as Bautista throws a body kick.
James throws a hook but Bautista avoids it easily.
James with a hook.
James lands with an overhand left.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bautista slips under a jab.
Bautista thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bautista throws a body kick that misses.
Bautista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
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!
Bautista slips a straight right by James.#T1#
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bautista misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Bautista.
Bautista cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Bautista throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bautista looks to throw a body kick
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bautista slips a jab from James.
Bautista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Bautista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James drops his hands momentarily and Bautista takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James jabs Bautista to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bautista.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bautista.
James catches Bautista with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Bautista walks into a left hand.
Bautista chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Bautista misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista. #T3#
Bautista misses the jab.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Bautista thuds a left hand into James's body.
Bautista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bautista throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James flicks out a counter leg kick but Bautista steps away.
Bautista throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bautista.
Bautista slips under a jab from James.
James looks to land a right hand but Bautista moved out of range.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bautista connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bautista.
Bautista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
James throws a big shot that misses.
As James looks to move away, Bautista throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Bautista cracks James with an open hand slap.
James avoids the body shot from Bautista.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bautista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bautista fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bautista tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James missing with a left hand there. Bautista was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bautista misses with a hook
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista misses with a left hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bautista to score with a decent uppercut.
Bautista smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista 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#
James misses with a looping left.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from James.
Bautista throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James lands with a cross.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bautista.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Bautista there.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Bautista is just out of range.
A big right from Bautista misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bautista!
Bautista is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Bautista scores with a push kick.
Bautista scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from James.
Bautista gets off balance looking for a body kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bautista looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Bautista thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Bautista misses the target.
Bautista's corner calls for a 1-2. Bautista obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bautista.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James defending well as Bautista loads up on a big left hand.
Bautista takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bautista sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bautista throws a quick counter kick to the body but James avoids it.
Bautista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.#T2#
Bautista bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautista misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Bautista.
Bautista throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bautista darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bautista staying out of range there.
Bautista tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
James loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bautista throws a body kick that misses.
James moves away from the strike by Bautista.
Bautista throws a hook but James blocks it.
James scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
James throws a big shot that misses.
Bautista lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drax Bautista is winning the standup battle so far.
James slips under a jab from Bautista.
James lands a jab to Bautista's midsection.
Bautista loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Bautista swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from James.
Bautista swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James slips a straight right by Bautista.
Bautista connects with a single shot there.
Bautista pushes James away with a front kick.
Bautista takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bautista throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Bautista moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJames.
Bautista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Bautista throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bautista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bautista. Bautista circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bautista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
Bautista with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James slips under a jab.
Bautista throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Bautista cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bautista takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James staying out of range there.
James was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bautista missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bautista works the jab nicely.
Bautista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James misses with a straight right.
Bautista throws a quick counter kick to the body but James avoids it.
Bautista lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to land a leg kick but Bautista saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot lands for James.
Bautista misses with an uppercut.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bautista has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Bautista looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bautista throws a body kick that misses
letting James counter with a right hand.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bautista doesn't seem bothered though.
James misses with an uppercut.
Bautista is looking to counter punch.
Bautista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
Bautista changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bautista throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Bautista catches James right on the button with a cross.
Bautista throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James avoids a kick to the body.
James missing with a left hand there. Bautista was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James slips under a jab.#T2#
Bautista looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bautista. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Bautista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Bautista is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Bautista.
Bautista moves out of range of the strikes.
Bautista throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Bautista lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bautista thows a left - swing and a miss!
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bautista throws a one two combo.
James cracks Bautista with a good jab.#T3#
James throws a hook but Bautista blocks it.
Bautista throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bautista misses with a body punch
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bautista's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bautista.
Bautista scores with a kick to the body.
Bautista cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
James misses with an uppercut. Bautista saw that one coming.
Bautista gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Bautista connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bautista throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Bautista moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bautista - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bautista. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bautista takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bautista throws a big shot that misses.
Bautista on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bautista steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Bautista lands a lovely overhand right.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
Bautista lands a lovely overhand right.
Bautista throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Bautista was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drax Bautista showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bautista 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drax Bautista!
Drax Bautista was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Liam James was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs Barbosa
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
James works the jab nicely.
James 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for James. #CL#
Misahawa has James up against the cage in a clinch.
James blocking some punches.
Misahawa lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Liam James has been cut.
James misses with a body punch.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Misahawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James digs a right hand underneath Misahawa's ribcage. Misahawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Misahawa swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misahawa digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Misahawa throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James working aggressively here.
Misahawa stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
James throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Misahawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Misahawa is breathing heavily.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Misahawa.
Misahawa avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Misahawa's brow.
Misahawa working aggressively here.
James blocks an uppercut.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
Misahawa landing knees to the head.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Misahawa has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Misahawa fails to land.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Misahawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from James.
Misahawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Misahawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from James. #T2#
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from James.
Misahawa tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
A short right from James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Misahawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James lands an elbow that stopped Misahawa in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
Misahawa can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Misahawa fails to land.
A short right from James.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands a body shot. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Misahawa.
James connects with a body shot that sends Misahawa's belly button to the back.
James lands the left hand.#ROC2#Misahawa is rocked!#T3#
A jab from James misses.
Kenichi Misahawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by James! Misahawa is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
After winning the bout, Liam James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs Face
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Slice looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Slice's head coaches at kill or be killed F boring Fights that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James feints and then cracks Slice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down.
Slice swings widly with a right hand
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that James has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Slice misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
James with a nice cross.
James loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Slice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Slice throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
James misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Slice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Slice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
James misses with a double jab.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Slice swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Slice down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Slice back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Slice is rocked!#CUT2#Kimbo Slice's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Slice takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! James cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam James!
Liam James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kimbo Slice was interviewed post fight and said 'You know, losing your title doesn’t feel good. But he fought great tonight and capitalized on my mistakes. I had a great camp and now it’s back to the drawing board and onto the next opponent. I will get this rematch and have that championship in my hands once again... Mark my words.'.

Event: Outlaw 21 - 145 Showdown
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James jabs Kai right on the nose. Kai blinks but takes it well.
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James lands with a good body shot.
James misses with a body shot.
Kai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.
Kai's coach down at Rough House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James works the jab nicely.
Kai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
James slips a jab from Kai.
A chopping leg kick lands by James. #T1#
Nice jab there from James.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
Kai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James misses with a double jab.
Kai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kai misses with a hook
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai throws a leg kick that is checked
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
James misses with a body kick.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Kai walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai misses with a hook to the body
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai avoids a punch combination nicely.
James throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kai punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kai lands an overhand right.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
James slips under a jab.
Kai tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kron Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a body shot.
Kai shapes to counter with a head kick.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands with a straight right. Kai didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Kai misses with a right hand
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Kai lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James misses with a low kick.
Kai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James avoids a kick to the body.
It appears James was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kai thumps James with a low kick.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice combination there by James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Kai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kai swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Kai scores with a nice strike.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai lands a jab-cross combination.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kai at a distance.
James misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Kai misses.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
James misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kai! But no joy.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James connects with a single shot there.
James connects with a body shot that sends Kai's belly button to the back.
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Kai throws a hook but James blocks it.
Kai blocks a jab.
James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James looks for a takedown but Kai sprawls well.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Kai misses with a straight right.
James throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Kai misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
Kai motions for James to come forward. Kai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a body shot.
Kai wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James staying out of range there.
Kai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.#T1#
Kai punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Kai walks into a left hand.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kai at a distance.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kai momentarily.
Kai thows a leg kick but James checks it
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kai moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
James tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kai momentarily.
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!
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
James clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kai misses with the head strike.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kai jumps guard but James stands there with Kai around his waist. Kai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kai blocks an elbow strike from James.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James wants to break free but Kai has control.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Kai drops back down to his feet. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kai can do to turn this around?
Kai swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting James counter with a right hand.
James throws a combination. Kai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kai checks it well.
Nice body punch from James.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kai on the side of the head.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like James was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kai.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Kai wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kai.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Kai only half commits.
James throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Kai jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Kai throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Kai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James connects with a jab.#T4#
Kai takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from James.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai takes one to the chin there.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James takes one on the button.
James missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kai can pounce on him.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from James.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kai throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Kai's head back.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
James wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
Kai misses the jab.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James lands with a right hand.
James scores with a jab.
Kai throws a jab when James was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kai.
James looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
James misses with a body shot. #T1#
A cross from James lands.
Nice cross by James.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target. #CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
Kai is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Kai jumps guard. #SUB2#
Kai working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kron Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James distracts Kai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
James landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
James clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kai digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James lands an elbow just above Kai 's eye.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kai throws a lazy body kick
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Kai throws a low kick but James avoids it.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James motions for Kai to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.
A big right from James misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kai scores with a leg kick.
Kai misses with a body kick.
James avoids the body shot from Kai.
James cracks Kai with a good jab.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai misses with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Kai moves into the clinch.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Kai misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Kai misses.
Liam James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James feints and then cracks Kai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kai down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam James!
Liam James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C66: McNasty vs. Muller
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Karelin forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James trying to control the position but instead, Karelin has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Karelin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karelin jabs at James's body.
Karelin tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruslan Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Karelin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
Karelin is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
James throws a counter combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Karelin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
James tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for James.
Karelin throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Karelin throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James takes one to the chin there.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
James throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
James rushes Karelin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
James is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
James trying to control here.
Karelin is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but James is working away. #T3#
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
James manages to get to full guard.
James wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Karelin wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karelin's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
James trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.#SUB#
James is posturing up here but Karelin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! James tries to roll out but it's too tight and James has to tap! Slick submission there by Karelin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Karelin!
A less than humble Ruslan Karelin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: C60: Alyoshin vs. Kocak
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Coco.
James throws a nice looking combination but Coco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coco tries to counter with a clinch but James shakes him off and moves away.
James staying out of range there.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Coco's head.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Coco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Coco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coco's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coco on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Coco scoring well with a low kick there.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Coco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coco looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Coco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Coco throws a body shot but no joy.
Coco misses with a double jab.
Coco misses with a hook.
Coco tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coco throws a leg kick
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coco has time to react.
Coco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coco misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
Coco checks a leg kick.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Coco misses with the body kick
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a right hand that Coco ducks under and follows up with a left that Coco also avoids with ease.
Coco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Coco throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##CL#
James moves into the clinch.
Coco looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Coco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from James.
Coco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Coco breaks from the clinch.
James throws a head kick but Coco moves out of range.
James lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James throws a head kick but Coco moves out of range.
Coco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Coco.
Coco tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it. #T3#
Coco staying out of range there.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Coco.
James moves out of range as Coco strikes.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coco under the eye.
Coco tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James throws a hook but Coco blocks it.
Coco does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters circling a little - James finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
James moves out of range as Coco throws a body kick.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Coco tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
James throws a wild body kick that Coco sees coming a mile off.
James scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Coco tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Coco slips under a jab from James.
Coco throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coco manages to circle out of the way.
Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Coco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James throws a body punch but Coco moves out of range.
Coco pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Coco settles back down.
Coco looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Coco clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Coco fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
James ducks under a wild hook from Coco.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coco misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Coco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James cracks Coco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coco looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Coco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
James looking to stall.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James blocks a body shot from Coco.
Coco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liam James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coco lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James has Coco pushed against the cage.
Coco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Coco is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coco has his back to the cage.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
A right hook to the body lands for Coco.
Coco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coco.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coco lands with a light punch inside.
James blocks a body shot from Coco.
Coco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage.
Coco connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Coco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coco.
Coco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James is pushing Coco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
James prevents a body shot from Coco.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coco blocks it with crossed arms.
Coco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.#BC2#
Coco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James misses with a body shot.
Coco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.
Coco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coco tries to clinch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James cracks Coco with an open hand slap.
Coco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from James does it's job there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from James.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coco.
Coco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Coco.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Coco seems unphased.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Coco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Coco throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a left to the body.
Coco throws a leg kick #CL#
and James counters by clinching up.
Coco being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Coco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James. #BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coco.#CL2#
Coco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coco fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
A big left from Coco misses.
Coco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Coco misses the target.
Coco cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coco was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James punishes Coco's body with a nice straight punch.
James tries a low kick but Coco avoids it.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Coco.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coco. #T1#
A nice leg kick from James, right into the meat of the thigh.
James misses with a low kick.
Coco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coco.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coco.
Coco throws a jab but it's blocked by James. #CL#
James gets a clinch.
Coco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coco with a knee to the head.
Coco lands a knee to the body.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coco lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coco landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Coco trying to stall but James improves his position.
Coco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coco missing with knees to the body.
Coco has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coco tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
Coco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coco misses with some punches. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coco is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Coco instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
Coco trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Coco takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coco or not.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James cracks Coco with an open hand slap.
James dips to his left and cracks Coco with an uppercut!
James shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coco eats them both and turns towards James to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
James moves into the clinch.
Coco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James prevents a body shot from Coco.
Coco trying to land knees to the body.
James digs a right hand underneath Coco's ribcage. Coco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from James.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
A jab from James finds it's way through Coco's defenses.
James connects with a leg kick.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coco cracks James with an open hand slap.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coco on the side of the head.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coco misses with a double jab
and James counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James prevents a body shot from Coco.
Coco tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fanta Coco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liam James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James lands a damaging elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam James!
An out of breath Liam James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C49: Choo vs. Shamrock
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
James lands a high kick!
Robinson misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Robinson checks a low kick from James.
James is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson with a jab.#CL2#
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.
James tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Robinson avoids the head kick by James.
CJ Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
James throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Robinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robinson scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Robinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
James tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Robinson slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands the left hand.
Robinson wants to clinch.
James misses with an uppercut
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
James misses with a body shot. #CL#
James moves into the clinch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Robinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James misses with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
James digs a good hook to Robinson's body.
James lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
James scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by James.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Robinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Robinson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a leg kick
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Liam James has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Robinson rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James tries to stall but Robinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James trying to stall but Robinson improves his position.
Robinson stalls.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James is looking to control Robinson's arms but Robinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now James has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robinson takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses. #T4#
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson thuds a left hand into James's body.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Robinson defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James gets off balance looking for a body kick
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
James defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson connects with a nice looking jab.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Robinson counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Robinson lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#James is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Robinson throws a body kick that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robinson just manages to avoid it.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robinson misses the jab.
James lands a jab to the head.
Robinson blocks a jab.
James throws a lazy head kick
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Robinson looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James misses the jab.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
James tries to clinch up.
CJ Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson slips under a jab from James.
James wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Robinson counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Robinson lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.#CL#
James gets a clinch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James wants to stall. #BC2#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from James. #T4#
James wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
James avoids the body shot from Robinson.
James half committed to a counter leg kick.
James looks to land a body kick but Robinson moved away.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liam James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James moves to clinch but Robinson breaks away #KD2#
and Robinson counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Robinson lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: C43: Orochi vs. James
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
James scores with a sloppy right hand. The Wandering Spirit should have avoided that one.
The Wandering Spirit looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Wandering Spirit keeps the fight on the outside.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to score with low kicks.
The Wandering Spirit throws a big shot that misses.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick that misses.
James looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
James blocks the body kick.
The Wandering Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Wandering Spirit at a distance.
A head kick misses from James.
The Wandering Spirit thinks about the counter body kick.
The Wandering Spirit misses the shot to the body.
James defending well as The Wandering Spirit loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
The Wandering Spirit feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James throws a shot from downtown. The Wandering Spirit moves away and avoids it.
The Wandering Spirit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Wandering Spirit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Wandering Spirit's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a big shot that misses.
The Wandering Spirit with a nice cross.
The Wandering Spirit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
James misses with an uppercut
and The Wandering Spirit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Wandering Spirit throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.#CL#
James moves into range and clinches up with The Wandering Spirit.
James misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Wandering Spirit blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Wandering Spirit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Wandering Spirit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Wandering Spirit's brow.
The Wandering Spirit struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Wandering Spirit's elbow.
The Wandering Spirit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a short punch on the inside.
James working aggressively here. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James throws a jab when The Wandering Spirit was well out of range.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a wild body shot.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3##CL#
James pushes The Wandering Spirit up against the cage in a clinch.
The Wandering Spirit prevents James from breaking the clinch.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a shoulder strike.
James tries to throw a body punch but The Wandering Spirit avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James. #CUT#It looks like Aydan The Wandering Spirit has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Wandering Spirit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Wandering Spirit is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Wandering Spirit avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
The Wandering Spirit scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
The Wandering Spirit breaks the clinch.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wandering Spirit blocks a low kick nicely.
The Wandering Spirit swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#T4#
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wandering Spirit. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
James slips under a jab from The Wandering Spirit.
James connects with a jab.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Wandering Spirit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for The Wandering Spirit.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Wandering Spirit wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from James.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Wandering Spirit - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Wandering Spirit. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Wandering Spirit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Wandering Spirit.
James throws a hook but The Wandering Spirit blocks it.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Wandering Spirit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aydan The Wandering Spirit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut.
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#
The Wandering Spirit throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Wandering Spirit misses the jab.
James lands with a nice body punch.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Wandering Spirit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Wandering Spirit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James throws a looping overhand right but The Wandering Spirit ducks down to avoid it.
James checks a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
The Wandering Spirit swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Wandering Spirit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James misses with a right hand
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a nice uppercut.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Wandering Spirit.
James misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Wandering Spirit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
The Wandering Spirit misses with a right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from James.
The Wandering Spirit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James is looking to land body kicks.
The Wandering Spirit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James misses with a body kick.
The Wandering Spirit moves out of range as James strikes.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
James misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and James counters with a nice leg kick.
James throws a hook but The Wandering Spirit blocks it.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Wandering Spirit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.#T2#
James darts in looking for a takedown but The Wandering Spirit gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Wandering Spirit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a punch on the inside.
The Wandering Spirit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
The Wandering Spirit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
The Wandering Spirit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook.
The Wandering Spirit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Wandering Spirit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from James misses
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Wandering Spirit just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from The Wandering Spirit.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling The Wandering Spirit to counter with a crisp jab.
The Wandering Spirit looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James throws a big counter combination but The Wandering Spirit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
The Wandering Spirit moves out of range of the strikes.
James throws a hook to the side of The Wandering Spirit's head but The Wandering Spirit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Wandering Spirit throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by James.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a spinning back kick!
The Wandering Spirit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James moves in looking to clinch but The Wandering Spirit pushes him off.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
The Wandering Spirit swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Wandering Spirit ducks right into an uppercut from James.
James throws a shot from downtown. The Wandering Spirit moves away and avoids it.#T4#
James throws a looping overhand right but The Wandering Spirit ducks down to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a nice body kick.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit is out of range and James settles back down.
The Wandering Spirit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Wandering Spirit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice looking body shot.
James tries to score with a low kick but The Wandering Spirit moves his leg out of the way.
The Wandering Spirit digs a good hook to James's body.
A shot to the body from James misses
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a stiff right hand.
The Wandering Spirit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James avoids the body shot from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James misses with a leg kick
and The Wandering Spirit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. James really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James slips under a jab from The Wandering Spirit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aydan The Wandering Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aydan The Wandering Spirit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
James misses with a looping left.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from The Wandering Spirit tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James takes one on the button.
James takes one on the button.
The Wandering Spirit defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Wandering Spirit throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an attempted mid kick.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Wandering Spirit as he jumps to the side.
James throws a head kick that misses.
The Wandering Spirit blocks a leg kick.
And The Wandering Spirit responds with a good body kick, but James manages to step out the way in time.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - The Wandering Spirit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
The Wandering Spirit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Wandering Spirit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Wandering Spirit throws a jab when James was well out of range.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a cross.
The Wandering Spirit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James throwing a counter right hand but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
The Wandering Spirit stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Wandering Spirit.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
The Wandering Spirit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James throws a hook but The Wandering Spirit blocks it.
The Wandering Spirit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Wandering Spirit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Wandering Spirit moves out of range of the body kick from James.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The Wandering Spirit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James throws a nice looking combination but The Wandering Spirit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James takes a swing at The Wandering Spirit's ribcage but misses.
The Wandering Spirit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with an uppercut.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
The Wandering Spirit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James tries to clinch up but The Wandering Spirit circles away and keeps his distance.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice body kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James is looking to clinch but The Wandering Spirit is avoiding it.
The Wandering Spirit jabs at James's body.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body kick.
James is looking to clinch but The Wandering Spirit is avoiding it. #T3#
A slow jab from The Wandering Spirit misses its intended target.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
The Wandering Spirit takes one on the button.
James misses with a low kick.
James misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wandering Spirit. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
James loads up on a big right hand but The Wandering Spirit slips the punch.
The Wandering Spirit lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit lands a jab.
The Wandering Spirit throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Wandering Spirit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James blocks a jab.#T4#
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Wandering Spirit slips a straight right by James.
The Wandering Spirit unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Wandering Spirit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James swings widly with a right hand
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a stiff right hand.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Wandering Spirit lands a lovely overhand right.
James sizes up The Wandering Spirit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a hook.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
The Wandering Spirit throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James misses the shot to the body.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a slapping head kick.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Wandering Spirit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Wandering Spirit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
Our winner, Aydan The Wandering Spirit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Liam James was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: C34: Larkin vs. Knox
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire slips a straight right by James.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from James.
McGuire avoiding damage. #TD#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGuire uses from the top position.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
McGuire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
James is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
McGuire stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. #REVR#
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
James looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
James lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
James cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
James trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire wants to hit a sweep here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
James lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuire hang on?
James tries to control but McGuire wriggling away.
James won't let McGuire get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McGuire tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
You get the feeling that McGuire really doesn't like being in this position too much.
James landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
James working McGuire over with strikes here. #CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James lands with some strikes.
McGuire is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
James landing shots from mount.
James scoring with strikes but McGuire is staying in there.
James working McGuire over with strikes here. #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
James connects with a bit shot that sees McGuire covering up! More strikes from James and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! James is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A relieved looking Liam James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C23: Omarov vs. Steve
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Reilly throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like James was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reilly.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reilly in his tracks.
James throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Reilly counter with a right hand.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from James lands.
James jabs at Reilly's body.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reilly backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Reilly is rocked!
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from James. #CL#
James forces Reilly back against the cage and clinches.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from James.
Reilly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.
James stalling the fight. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from James.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
Reilly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reilly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James tries to pull guard but Reilly holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
and James counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Reilly! He's just covering up as James starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A relieved looking Liam James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PANDA 80
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Murley swinging wildly here.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murley counters with a straight right hand.
Murley throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James cracks a nice hook into Murley's ribs.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James slips under a jab from Murley.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murley sprawls well. Murley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Murley jabs at James's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand.
Murley jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.#T1#
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been informed that Murley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily.
Murley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scott Murley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murley tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murley cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murley misses with a looping left.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a right and a left that Murley avoids nicely.
Murley thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murley misses with a right hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murley throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. James does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
James throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murley looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Murley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murley misses with a wild body shot.
James with a nice cross.
James misses with a low kick as Murley jumps back.
Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley misses with a right hand
and Murley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murley misses with a hook
letting James counter with a right hand.
James throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Murley is looking to score with low kicks.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
James slips a jab from Murley.
James jabs at Murley's body.
Murley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James is looking to counter the offense by Murley and move into the clinch.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James throws a low kick but Murley avoids it.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Murley should have avoided that one.
Murley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a head kick but Murley moves out of range.
Donk. James catches Murley right on the button with a cross.
Murley missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
Murley misses with a body shot.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murley backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Scott Murley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murley looks to throw the jab but James is out of range. #T4#
James tests Murley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murley moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James dodges the punch combination from Murley.
James staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.
Murley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James slips under a jab from Murley.
James throws a hook but Murley blocks it.
Murley throws a body shot but no joy.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murley's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
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#
James tests Murley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murley just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Murley.
Murley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James scores with a nice strike.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Murley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murley throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murley thinking.
James misses with a straight left.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murley doesn't seem bothered though.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murley throws a hook but James blocks it.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murley jabs at James's body.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murley scores with a shot to the body.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley.
James slips a jab from Murley.
Murley throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily.
Murley throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Murley looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Murley just gets out of the way.
Murley throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Murley tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murley blocks an elbow strike.
Murley lands a body punch.
Murley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James scores with a jab. Murley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James slips under a jab from Murley.
Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Murley.
Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James looks to land a left hand but Murley moved out of range nicely.#T3#
James throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Murley misses.
Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab.
James moves away from the strike by Murley.
James is looking to counter punch.
Murley misses with a body shot.
Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James works the jab nicely.
Murley looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
As Murley looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Murley just gets out of the way.
Murley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Murley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James staying out of range there.#T4#
Murley misses the jab.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Murley throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Murley counters with a nice body shot.
Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
James has closed the distance and engaged Murley in a clinch.
Murley lands a body shot in the clinch.
James lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from James. #BC#
James breaks the clinch.
Murley keeps the fight on the outside.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murley throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Murley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it.
James slips under a jab.
Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murley throws a shot to the body.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley.
James misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Murley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murley throws a body shot but no joy.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tries to clinch there but Murley circles away.
Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Murley's head back.
James loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
James moves into range and clinches up with Murley.
Murley tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murley.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Murley as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Murley.
Murley is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Murley as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Murley on the inside.
Murley lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a punch to the body.
James wants to stall.
Murley lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Murley.
Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murley lands with a right to the head.
James prevents a body shot from Murley.
Murley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James trying to stall but Murley improves his position. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murley lands a lovely overhand right.
Murley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Murley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murley misses with a looping right.
James misses with a straight right.
Murley dodges the punch combination from James.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murley misses with a left hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from James misses.
Murley misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Murley throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James misses with a kick to the body.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley.
James throwing a counter right hand but Murley manages to avoid it.
Murley punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James scores with a body shot.
James tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Murley misses with a hook.
James misses the jab.
Murley walks into a straight right hand from James.
Nice defenses there by James.
James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murley staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Murley.
I think Murley 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scott Murley!
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Tessier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tessier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tessier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tessier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tessier on the side of the head.
Tessier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tessier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tessier misses with the combination.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James missing with a left hand there. Tessier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James stuns Tessier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James looks to land a right hand but Tessier moved out of range.
Tessier connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Tessier misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a hook to the side of Tessier's head but Tessier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tessier lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tessier's hands.
James cracks Tessier with a good jab.
Tessier is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Tessier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.#T1#
Tessier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from James misses.
Tessier throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Tessier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tessier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tessier defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Tessier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tessier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tessier throws a leg kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a hook to the side of Tessier's head but Tessier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tessier.
James scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Tessier tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tessier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tessier misses with a takedown attempt
letting James counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for James.
James scores with the left hand. Tessier knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Tessier tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Tessier misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James stalks Tessier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tessier's face. Tessier staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Tessier is rocked!
Good shot there by Tessier.
James lands a head shot.
Oh Tessier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier throws a leg kick
and James counters with a huge left! Tessier is in big trouble! He's backing up but James isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tessier from any more damage. A dominating finish by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
After winning the bout, Liam James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Bee
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
James misses with a hook
and Sole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sole moves away from the strike by James.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Sole looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it.
James misses with a double jab.
James misses with a hook.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from James misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Sole counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
James 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.
Donk. James catches Sole right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Sole gets a clinch.
Sole misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sole misses with a combination
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James cracks Sole with a good jab.
James swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sole to counter with a crisp jab.
Sole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands with a hook. Sole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Sole misses with a body shot
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sole.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James throws a right and a left that Sole avoids nicely.
James misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Sole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James misses with a hook
and Sole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Sole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Sole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tries a body shot but Sole blocks it.
Sole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sole scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Sole lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sole closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Sole misses with a punch to the body.
Sole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Sole pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Sole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sole wants to clinch
and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Sole tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sole fails to land with a series of punches.
Sole lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James slips under a jab.
James throws a leg kick
and Sole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James moves out of range as Sole strikes.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sole doesn't seem bothered though.
Sole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sole misses.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from James.
Sole throws a hook but James blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
James throws a big shot that misses.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sole scrambles back to his feet.
James loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch.
Sole looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Sole might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from James misses.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from James misses.
Sole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Sole looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James misses with a looping left.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by James.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James misses with a straight right.
Sole clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James throws a leg kick but Sole checks it.
Sole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
James misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
James throws a right and a left that Sole avoids nicely. #T2#
Sole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.
Sole throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Sole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James throws a right and a left that Sole avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sole throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
James slips a straight right by Sole.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James with a jab.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sole on the side of the head. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Sole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James needs to keep his hands up - Sole had a free shot at his head there.
Jacks Sole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
Sole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
James misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Sole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sole lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole ducks under a wild hook from James.
James lands a body shot. #CL2#
Sole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Sole misses with the head strike.
Sole misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Sole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James takes one on the button.
Sole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Sole moves into the clinch.
Sole scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Sole.
Sole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sole takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sole staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Sole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James misses with a body shot
and Sole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
A head kick misses from James.
Sole slips under a jab.#T1#
Sole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
James throws a series of punches but Sole moves out of range.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
James misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Sole's head.
Sole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
Sole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole slips under a jab from James.
Sole blocks a head kick by James.
Sole slips a jab from James.
Sole scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Sole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Sole slips a straight right by James.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sole momentarily.
Sole avoids the body shot from James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James swinging wildly here.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James tries to bum rush Sole with a series of wild strikes but Sole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James misses the jab.
Sole throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sole throws out the jab.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Sole counters with a straight right hand.
James throws a hook but Sole blocks it.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
James misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
James thumps Sole with a low kick.
Sole defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sole. Sole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sole is looking to land body kicks.
Sole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sole misses the shot to the body.
James misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sole misses with a jab, cross combination.

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 Liam James.
I think Sole 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Liam James was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Syn Magufuli I V vs Cobb 2
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bounty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bounty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James misses with a left hand
and Bounty counters with a right hand to the body.
Bounty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bounty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Bounty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bounty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bounty misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bounty.
Bounty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Bounty holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
James prevents a body shot from Bounty.
Bounty struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James tries to circle away but Bounty has him pinned against the cage.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Bounty has double underhooks. #T1#
Bounty presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James landing knees to the head.
Bounty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Bounty misses the target.
James throws a hook but Bounty blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Bounty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bounty connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Bounty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bounty.
Bounty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bounty swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James moves away from the strike by Bounty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bounty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bounty momentarily.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
James staying out of range there.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bounty.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bounty throws a body shot but no joy.
James misses with an uppercut. Bounty saw that one coming.
Bounty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bounty.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James throws an off balance right hand
letting Bounty counter with a right hand.
Bounty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James loads up on a big right hand but Bounty slips the punch.
Bounty misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Bounty misses its intended target.
Bounty works James's body with a nice hook.#T3#
A slow jab from Bounty misses its intended target.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bounty lands the left hand.
Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bounty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James misses with a looping left.
Jab by James.
Bounty looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by James.
A jab from Bounty misses.
Nice shot by James.
James cracks Bounty with an open hand slap.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bounty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bounty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
James avoids the body shot from Bounty.
Bounty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bounty throws a leg kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Bounty looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for James.
The fighters circling - Bounty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bounty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Bounty misses the shot to the body.
Bounty lands with a thumping leg kick.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bounty tries to clinch up.
Bounty slips a straight right by James.
A swing and a miss from Bounty.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Bounty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James moves out of range as Bounty strikes.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bounty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bounty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by James.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Bounty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bounty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bounty.
A left lands for Bounty.
Bounty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Bounty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Bounty.
Bounty misses with a hook.
Bounty slips under a jab from James.
James throws a jab when Bounty was well out of range.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bounty.
Bounty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Bounty lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bounty finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Bounty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bounty.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bounty here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bounty moves away and avoids it.
James throws a hook to the side of Bounty's head but Bounty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bounty.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James misses with a looping right.
James throws the left hand but Bounty avoids the punch easily.
James scores with a nice strike.
James moves out of range as Bounty throws a body kick.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a series of punches but Bounty avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Bounty misses its target.
James cracks Bounty with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bounty misses with a body shot.
James misses with an uppercut. Bounty saw that one coming.#T2#
James misses with a right hand
and Bounty makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Bounty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James is breathing heavily.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bounty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Bounty moves into the clinch.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James takes one to the side of the head.
James scores with a jab. Bounty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bounty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bounty takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Bounty misses with a wild body shot.
Bounty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.#T3#
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Bounty counters with a nice uppercut.
Bounty scores with a hook.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bounty misses with a straight right.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bounty throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bounty connects with a nice looking jab.
Bounty misses with an uppercut.
James misses with an uppercut
and Bounty counters with a nice body kick.
James throws a series of punches but Bounty moves out of range.
Bounty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bounty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bounty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James throws a right hand that Bounty ducks under and follows up with a left that Bounty also avoids with ease.
Bounty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bounty.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James loads up on a big right hand but Bounty slips the punch.
James swings for the body but Bounty moves out of range.
James lands with a hook. Bounty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bounty missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bounty counters with a nice uppercut.
Bounty misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Bounty scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bounty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bounty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Bounty lands with a nice body punch.
James misses with a hook
and Bounty counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Bounty dominated that second 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#
James cracks a nice hook into Bounty's ribs.
Bounty misses with a straight left.
Bounty scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Bounty clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Bounty.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bounty on the inside.
Bounty tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bounty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bounty misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bounty.
Bounty is working James over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bounty.
Bounty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bounty working aggressively here.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bounty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bounty.#T1#
Bounty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bounty lands with a light punch inside.
Bounty lands with a light punch inside.
Bounty lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is trying to push Bounty away but Bounty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Bounty controls the action.
Bounty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Bounty scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bounty connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#James is rocked!
Bounty throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Bounty finish him?
James moves away from the strike by Bounty.
Bounty throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Bounty throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bounty lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
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!
Bounty tries a head kick but it misses.
James misses with a body shot
and Bounty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Bounty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bounty moves into range and connects with a jab.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bounty ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Bounty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James blocks the body kick.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James throws a combination that misses
and Bounty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bounty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James throws a series of punches but Bounty moves out of range.
Bounty scores with a jab to the jaw.
James throws a hook but Bounty blocks it.
Bounty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bounty pushes James away with a front kick.#T3#
James looks to land a combination but Bounty avoids it well.
A cross from Bounty lands.
Bounty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bounty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bounty tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Bounty is just out of range.
James missing with a left hand there. Bounty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jamie Bounty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheers as Bounty lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Bounty with a hook.
Bounty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bounty moves away and avoids it.
As James backs away, Bounty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming. #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!
A big right from James misses.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James scores with a jab.
James looks to land a left hand but Bounty moved out of range nicely.
Bounty thows a left - swing and a miss!
James misses with a straight left.
James scores with a hook.
James throws the left hand but Bounty avoids the punch easily.
Bounty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James connects with a crisp jab.
Bounty staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Bounty.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bounty counters with a left to the body.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bounty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Bounty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bounty 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Bounty!
A very excited looking Jamie Bounty 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.
Liam James was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Syn 719
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly misses with a head kick.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Reilly misses.
Reilly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
James throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from James.
A big right from James misses.
James looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James blocks a head kick by Reilly.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reilly doesn't seem phased though.
Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
James loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
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!
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Reilly is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it. #T1#
A jab from James finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Reilly counters by clinching up.
Reilly misses with some punches.
James wants to stall.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Reilly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
James throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease.
James misses with a combination
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
James staying out of range there.#T2#
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
James 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.
Reilly with a nice cross.#CL#
Reilly rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reilly in his tracks.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reilly in his tracks.
James misses with the combination.
Reilly slips under a jab.
James looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Jab from James.#CL#
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
James tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Reilly.
Reilly misses with some punches.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James prevents a body shot from Reilly.
James trying to control the position but instead, Reilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James catches Reilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
James stalks Reilly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reilly's face. Reilly staggers backwards, shaken.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reilly lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reilly throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly with a nice calf kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam James will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Reilly slips a straight right by James.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
James loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from James misses.
Reilly tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Reilly clinches up against the cage.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James stalling in the clinch.
Reilly lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
James blocking some punches.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Reilly pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
James blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James can't break the clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Reilly.
James feints a jab promting Reilly to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reilly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3##CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Reilly. Reilly maintains the clinch.
Reilly works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Reilly digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Reilly digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James is trying to push Reilly away but Reilly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reilly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James is breathing heavily.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
James is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Reilly. #T4#
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the cage.
Reilly keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reilly tries a body shot but James blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reilly.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
James is trying to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling him.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reilly dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Reilly.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reilly throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reilly cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liam James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
A big right from James misses.
James throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reilly.#CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James digs a right hand into Reilly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reilly's gas tank.
Reilly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James is trying to break free.#T1#
James is trying to break free.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by James. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Reilly clinches up against the cage.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
James blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Reilly clinches.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James is trying to break free.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Mike Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reilly takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
James wants to break free but Reilly has control.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
James wants to break free but Reilly has control.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
James blocks an uppercut.
James is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
James takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James is looking to control Reilly's arms but Reilly gets an underhook and turns him. Now James has his back to the cage.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
James blocking some punches.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Reilly.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards. #T4#
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly is working James over against the cage.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Liam James has been cut.
James has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reilly throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Reilly.
James blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reilly gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reilly 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Reilly!
Mike Reilly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Liam James stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Syn 711
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint is looking to counter with a body kick.
Saint throws a hook but James blocks it.
Saint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Saint looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James misses with an uppercut. Saint saw that one coming.
Saint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
Saint appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Saint misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from James.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Saint wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint avoids the body shot from James.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saint backs up against the cage. #T1#
Saint takes one on the button.
James 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.
Saint misses with a hook.
James misses with an uppercut
and Saint counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
As James backs away, Saint returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint. #CL#
Saint has managed to clinch.
Saint tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Saint scores with a nice short uppercut.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saint lands a nice uppercut.
Saint pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Saint throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Saint tries a low kick but James avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Saint connects with a looping right hand.
Saint looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Saint.
Saint paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saint moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by James.
James throws out a loose jab but Saint uses good head movement to avoid it.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saint throws a body kick that misses.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saint swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by James there.#T3#
Saint blocks a jab.
It appears Saint was looking to counter with a kick there.
A punch combination from Saint misses.
Saint is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.#CUT2#It looks like Jaden Saint has been cut.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
James misses with a looping right.
Saint appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a hook
and Saint counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saint connects with the punch.
James throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saint counter with a right hand.
James throws the left hand but Saint avoids the punch easily.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saint on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James cracks Saint with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
James throws a hook but Saint blocks it.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James connects with a jab.
Saint throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saint had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A combination from Saint does no damage.
James throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saint counter with a right hand.
Saint misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint.
Saint throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaden Saint's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from James misses.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint circles away quickly and effectively.
Saint takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saint fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James misses with a hook
and Saint connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James moves out of range as Saint strikes.
Saint drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James throws a hook but Saint avoids it easily.
James scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint takes one on the button.
Saint looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Saint blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Saint tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from James misses. #T1#
Saint staying out of range there.
Saint gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Saint throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint.
Saint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Saint swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint slips a jab from James.
James looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Nice shot by Saint.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James misses with a straight right.
A big left from James misses.
Saint is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.#T2##CL#
Saint forces James back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saint ducks under a wild hook from James.
Saint lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saint looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James misses with a hook. Saint ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Saint wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James throws a jab when Saint was well out of range.
Nice jab there from James.
Saint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James throws a shot from downtown. Saint moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Saint fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Saint moves away from the strike by James.
James throws the left hand but Saint avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Saint was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Liam James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saint in his tracks.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James thuds a left hand into Saint's body.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Saint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saint throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
Saint feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Saint has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Saint won't allow it.
James can't break the clinch.
Saint tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saint misses with a body punch.
James blocks a body shot from Saint.
A left hand lands to the body for Saint. #BC#
Saint breaks from the clinch.
James misses with a left hand
and Saint connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by James.
James misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Saint pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Saint looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saint has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaden Saint's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
James sizes up Saint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint.
Saint is looking for a counter combo.
James misses with a looping left.#CL#
Saint clinches.
James is trying to break the clinch but Saint is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint.
James has had enough of the clinch but Saint keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a body shot.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
James misses with a combination
letting Saint counter with a right hand.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saint quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
James misses the jab.
It looked like Saint wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint.#CL#
Saint moves into the clinch.
Saint tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Saint lands with a short shot to the head.
James blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
Saint appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint slips a jab from James.
Saint throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jaden Saint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saint moves away from the strike by James.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As James backs away, Saint returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saint slips a jab from James.
Saint was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James lands with a right hand.
James throws a hook but Saint blocks it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Saint has knocked James down with a huge combo! Saint steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#James is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Liam James has been cut.
Saint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint finish him?
Saint throws a poor cross that misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Saint tries to clinch up.#T3#
Saint misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
It looked like Saint was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James avoids the body shot from Saint.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint counters with a left and a right that stings James.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James misses with a straight left.
Saint throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saint at a distance. #T4#
James throws a combination that misses
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint takes one to the side of the head.
James connects with a right hand. Saint shakes it off.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James throws a looping overhand right but Saint ducks down to avoid it.
Saint appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from James misses.
James needs to keep his hands up - Saint had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from James misses.
James looks up at the clock. Bad move! Saint lands a right hand from hell, dropping James. Saint pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaden Saint!
After the fight, Jaden Saint was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Liam James was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: CFC 430
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Kawamata.
James throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Kawamata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kawamata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawamata has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
A little jabbing left from Kawamata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawamata on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Kawamata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.#T1#
James throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kawamata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata misses the jab.
A big right from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawamata is just out of range.
Kawamata lands with a cross.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawamata finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
James scores with a jab to the head.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kawamata walks into a straight right hand from James.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
James misses with a double jab.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Kawamata throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawamata should have avoided that one.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawamata! But no joy.
Kawamata throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James missing with a left hand there. Kawamata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawamata is just out of range.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
James takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
James moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKawamata.
James throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Kawamata misses with a body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.#T4#
James misses with a combination #KD2#
and Kawamata counters with a head kick that drops James to the mat! James scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#James is rocked!
Kawamata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Kawamata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends James sprawling to the canvas! James rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kawamata finish him?!
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawamata weaves into range and cracks James right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! James goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kawamata is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kento Kawamata! Kento Kawamata retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kento Kawamata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: CFC 427
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treadwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James 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.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Treadwell momentarily.
James throws a combination. Treadwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Treadwell goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.#TD#
Treadwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Treadwell is now in James's guard.#ES2#
James wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Treadwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
James is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Treadwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Treadwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Treadwell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Treadwell lands in his opponent's guard.
James wants to stand but Treadwell is controlling the position.
Treadwell wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Treadwell is controlling him. #ES2#
James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Treadwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Treadwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Forest Treadwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Treadwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Treadwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Treadwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Treadwell lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Treadwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Treadwell shoots and misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Treadwell is breathing heavily.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Treadwell's hands.
Treadwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Treadwell cracks James with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
James thuds a left hand into Treadwell's body.
Treadwell closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Treadwell pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James lands an overhand right.
Liam James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Treadwell's head.
James misses with a looping right.
Treadwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Treadwell has time to react.
James scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Treadwell is rocked!#T3#
James cracks Treadwell with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Treadwell tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but James pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Treadwell is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A relieved looking Liam James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PF20 Umm v Kawamata
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Gustafsson wants to counter with a clinch but James pushes him away.
James lands with a cross.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James is looking to counter punch.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
James throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
James looks to land a right hand but Gustafsson moved out of range.#T1#
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
James misses with a hook #TD2#
and Gustafsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
James wants to stand but Gustafsson is controlling the position. #ES#
James manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
James has had enough of the clinch but Gustafsson keeps him there for the moment.
Gustafsson keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
James misses with an uppercut.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson slips under a jab.#T2#
Gustafsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Gustafsson tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a body shot.
James throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Gustafsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
James has one foot on Gustafsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Gustafsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for James.
James throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
James wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
James trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Gustafsson.
James is trying to buck Gustafsson off.
Gustafsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
James is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gustafsson is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. James is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gustafsson yanks on the arm and James is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gustafsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Gustafsson!
Liam James spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Demolition 8 - TBA
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Russell scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Russell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tries a knee to the head but Russell blocks it. #BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Russell scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Russell moves into range and clinches up with James.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Russell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Russell moves into range and clinches up with James.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell just misses with a punch 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!
Russell missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Russell misses.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
James misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Russell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Russell scores with a body shot.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russell.
Russell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Russell.
Russell slips a straight right by James.
Russell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Good shot there by Russell.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a straight right.
Russell cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
A punch combination from James misses. #CL2#
Russell has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
James is trying to push Russell away but Russell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Russell.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James prevents a body shot from Russell.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russell pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russell.
Russell misses with some punches.
James blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Russell.
Russell lands with a left to the head. #T3#
James can't break the clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Russell won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Russell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Liam James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Russell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Russell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russell connects with a body shot.
Russell misses with a hook.
Russell shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from James.
James misses with a hook.
James cracks Russell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Russell with that takedown attempt.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deviante Russell.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Russell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russell has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Russell, as that shot connected.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deviante Russell 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#
Russell slips under a jab.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James throws a hook but Russell avoids it easily.
Russell moves out of range of the strikes.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russell doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Russell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James loads up on a big right hand but Russell slips the punch.
Russell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russell lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from James misses. #T1#
James lands a jab to the nose.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Russell. Russell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James scores with the left hand. Russell knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Russell lands with a shot 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!
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
James leaves Russell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
James misses with an uppercut. Russell saw that one coming.
Russell throws a body shot but no joy.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russell moves away from the strike by James.
Russell throws a shot to the body.
James misses with a hook
and Russell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russell walks into a left hand.
Russell misses with a hook.
Russell darts in trying to clinch
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James lands with a good body shot.#T3#
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russell doesn't seem phased though.
Russell moves out of range as James strikes.
Russell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James moves away from the strike by Russell.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Russell misses.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Russell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Russell counters by moving into the clinch.
James wants to break free but Russell has control.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russell throws a shot to the body.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell connects with a body shot.#T4#
Russell misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Russell scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell lands a right hook to the body.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russell.
Russell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James lands with a shot to the body.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Russell swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell misses with a straight left.
Russell throws out a powerful jab.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russell misses the jab.
James is looking to counter punch.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James misses with a hook
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Russell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Russell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
Russell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
James misses with an uppercut
enabling Russell to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a looping right.
A big right from Russell misses.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
James moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Russell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russell thows a left - swing and a miss!
James moves out of range as Russell strikes.
A shot to the liver by Russell. Beautiful body shot.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James misses with a right hand
and Russell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James misses with a combination
and Russell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Russell throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting James counter with a right hand. #T2#
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.
Russell punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell's corner calls for a 1-2. Russell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from James.
Russell throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
Russell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Russell avoids a punch combination nicely.
James dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James misses with a hook.
Russell lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Russell defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Russell staying out of range there.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russell throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from James.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russell works James's body with a nice hook.
Russell throws a body shot but no joy.
James missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James lands a jab to Russell's midsection.#CL2#
Russell clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
James blocks a jab.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James lands a two punch combo.
A jab from James misses.
Russell blocks a jab.
James misses with an uppercut.
Russell throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Russell misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deviante Russell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russell 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deviante Russell!
A relieved looking Deviante Russell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Liam James stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Demolition 3 - LHW vs Grayce
Date: Jan 03, 2020

#R1#
Salmi moves away from the strike by James.
Salmi throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salmi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Salmi thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salmi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James misses with a hook.
Salmi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salmi misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Salmi gets a clinch. #BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Salmi moves away from the strike by James.
Salmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Salmi.
James misses with a left hand
and Salmi counters with a nice uppercut.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salmi looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Salmi lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James throws a hook but Salmi avoids it easily.
James loads up on a big right hand but Salmi slips the punch.
James misses with an uppercut. Salmi saw that one coming.#T1#
James throws a looping overhand right but Salmi ducks down to avoid it.
Salmi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James misses with a hook.
Salmi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from James.
Salmi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Salmi throws out a powerful jab.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salmi connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salmi blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Salmi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James misses with a double jab.
Salmi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James looks to throw the jab but Salmi is out of range.
Salmi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salmi misses with a straight left.
Salmi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salmi slips under a jab from James.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salmi.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Salmi throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Salmi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salmi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salmi avoids the body shot from James.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Salmi's shoulder, as Salmi tries to avoid the shot.
James lands a nice hook to Salmi's body. Salmi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James misses with a double jab.
Salmi misses with a head kick.
Salmi wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Salmi.
Salmi tries a quick counter leg kick but James is wise to it.
Salmi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salmi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Salmi clinches.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Salmi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not. #BC#
James breaks the clinch.
Salmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James is looking for a counter combo.
Salmi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
A swing and a miss from James.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salmi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Salmi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James misses with a looping left.
Salmi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James loads up on a big right hand but Salmi slips the punch.
James defending well as Salmi loads up on a big left hand.
Salmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salmi scoring well with a low kick there.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
A shot to the body from James misses
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
Salmi defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Salmi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salmi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Salmi catches James right on the button with a cross.
Salmi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Salmi throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Salmi has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch. #T4#
Salmi misses with the head strike. #BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Salmi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Salmi misses with a right hand
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Salmi throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
James misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Salmi closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Salmi moves into the clinch.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Salmi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salmi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salmi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salmi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salmi lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Salmi scores with a punch to the head.
Salmi slips a jab from James.
Salmi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salmi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eerikki Salmi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
James looks to land a right hand but Salmi moved out of range.
Salmi misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Salmi misses with a low kick.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salmi.
Salmi slips a straight right by James.
Salmi throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Salmi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James sets himself, and Salmi steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
Salmi slips a straight right by James.
Crunch! Salmi slams his shin into James's torso.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salmi.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James misses with an uppercut. Salmi saw that one coming.
Salmi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi lands a jab.
Salmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James throws a lazy right hand but Salmi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Salmi rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salmi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head. #T1##BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salmi slips under a jab from James.
Salmi thumps James with a low kick.
Salmi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James scores with a nice strike.
James misses with a hook.
Salmi defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Salmi throws a head kick that James semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Liam James has been cut.
James throws a hook to the side of Salmi's head but Salmi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salmi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James tries to bum rush Salmi with a series of wild strikes but Salmi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Salmi tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salmi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Salmi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a jab when Salmi was well out of range.
Salmi wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
James moves away from the strike by Salmi.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salmi scores with a leg kick. #T2#
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salmi.
Salmi swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Salmi misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Salmi avoids a punch combination nicely.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salmi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Salmi cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Good exchange - Salmi coming out on top.
Salmi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salmi darts in trying to clinch
and Salmi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salmi throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James looks to land a right hand but Salmi moved out of range.#T3#
Salmi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salmi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James throws a looping overhand right but Salmi ducks down to avoid it.
James looks to throw the jab but Salmi is out of range.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salmi scores with a push kick.
Salmi slips a jab from James.
James lands with a shot to the body.
James swings for the body but Salmi moves out of range.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salmi closes the distance looking to clinch
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James swings widly with a right hand
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Salmi has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salmi lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Salmi throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salmi tries to clinch but James moves out of range. #CL2#
Salmi closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salmi misses with a looping right.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Salmi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salmi loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salmi throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salmi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salmi lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
A jab lands there for Salmi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eerikki Salmi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam James's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Salmi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James throws a hook to the side of Salmi's head but Salmi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from James misses.
Salmi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salmi ducks under a wild hook from James.
Salmi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Salmi cracks James with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! James looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Salmi finish him?
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salmi misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Salmi drops James with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but James looks back up at him and smiles so Salmi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a body shot.
Salmi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James misses the jab.
A jab from James finds it's way through Salmi's defenses.
Salmi misses with a wild body shot.
James connects with a jab.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Salmi walks into a jab.#ROC#
Salmi is rocked!#T1#
James lands an uppercut, right on the button! Salmi tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam James!
A victorious Liam James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 120 Nti v HeavyWeight
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch up
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LightHeavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LightHeavyweight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James looks to land a right hand but LightHeavyweight moved out of range.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LightHeavyweight. #CL#
LightHeavyweight takes the fight into the clinch.
LightHeavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LightHeavyweight swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James throws out a counter right but LightHeavyweight avoids it with no problem.
LightHeavyweight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
James moves away from the strike by LightHeavyweight. #T1#
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
LightHeavyweight scores with a body shot.
James misses with a straight left.
LightHeavyweight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LightHeavyweight wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
LightHeavyweight moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LightHeavyweight lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
LightHeavyweight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LightHeavyweight slips a straight right by James.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a looping overhand right but LightHeavyweight ducks down to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
LightHeavyweight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LightHeavyweight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
LightHeavyweight cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
LightHeavyweight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James lands with a cross.
LightHeavyweight moves out of range of the strikes.
LightHeavyweight ducks under a wild hook from James.
James throws a hook but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
LightHeavyweight slips under a jab.
LightHeavyweight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
LightHeavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
LightHeavyweight moves to clinch but James breaks away
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
LightHeavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
LightHeavyweight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
LightHeavyweight has taken the fight to the clinch.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James has had enough of the clinch but LightHeavyweight keeps him there for the moment.
James tries to break free but LightHeavyweight pushes him back against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but LightHeavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
LightHeavyweight lands with a good body shot.
LightHeavyweight slips a jab from James.
LightHeavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James slips under a jab.
James misses with a right hand
and LightHeavyweight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by LightHeavyweight.#T4#
James blocks a jab.#CL#
LightHeavyweight moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LightHeavyweight works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
LightHeavyweight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.#BC#
LightHeavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LightHeavyweight moves out of range of the strikes.
James misses with an uppercut. LightHeavyweight saw that one coming.
LightHeavyweight scores with a hook.
James scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
LightHeavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LightHeavyweight blocks a jab.
It looked like LightHeavyweight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LightHeavyweight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
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#
James cracks LightHeavyweight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LightHeavyweight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LightHeavyweight plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops James to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! James just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lighty LightHeavyweight!
During a confident post fight interview, Lighty LightHeavyweight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Liam James was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RISE 112 Stoddler v Pentele
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
James slips under a jab from McDaniel.
James connects with a body shot that sends McDaniel's belly button to the back.
McDaniel avoids a punch combination nicely.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDaniel. McDaniel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. McDaniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
McDaniel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDaniel loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDaniel with a jab.
James swings for the body but McDaniel moves out of range.
McDaniel throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James throwing a counter right hand but McDaniel manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from James does it's job there.
McDaniel wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
McDaniel throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McDaniel moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from James.
McDaniel lands a jab to the nose.
McDaniel ducks under a wild hook from James.
McDaniel lands with a good body shot.
James scores with a hook.
McDaniel doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
McDaniel closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDaniel throws a jab when James was well out of range.
McDaniel missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDaniel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a jab when McDaniel was well out of range.
McDaniel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands an overhand right.
McDaniel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniel blocks a jab.
James misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from McDaniel misses its intended target.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
McDaniel forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
McDaniel misses with a punch on the inside.
James can't break the clinch. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDaniel slips under a jab from James.
McDaniel throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James throws a hook but McDaniel avoids it easily.
McDaniel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James clobbers McDaniel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James thuds a left hand into McDaniel's body.
James misses with a hook.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
McDaniel throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
James misses with a hook #CL2#
and McDaniel counters by moving into the clinch.
McDaniel tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing McDaniel back against the cage.
James blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
McDaniel misses with a body punch. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James lands with an overhand left.
James works over McDaniel's head and body with a nice combination.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of McDaniel's head.
A right-left combo lands from James.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. James catches McDaniel right on the button with a cross.
James works the jab nicely.
James slips under a jab.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDaniel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James throws an overhand right that lands on McDaniel's shoulder, as McDaniel tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
McDaniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDaniel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDaniel throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDaniel misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
McDaniel moves into the clinch successfully.
McDaniel has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James tries to break the clinch but McDaniel is controlling the position.
McDaniel keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from McDaniel. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDaniel's corner calls for a 1-2. McDaniel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James scores with a jab.
James takes one to the side of the head.
McDaniel needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
McDaniel clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McDaniel just misses with a punch to the body.
James scores with a punch to the head.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws the left hand but McDaniel avoids the punch easily.
James sets himself, and McDaniel steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
A jab from James misses.
McDaniel tries to counter by closing the distance.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James throws a combination. McDaniel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDaniel moves out of range as James strikes.
McDaniel looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDaniel tries to clinch up.
McDaniel drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDaniel avoids the body shot from James.
A big left from James misses.
McDaniel defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses the jab.
James misses the jab.#T1#
McDaniel moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James misses with a straight left.
McDaniel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James dips to his left and cracks McDaniel with an uppercut!
James ducks under a wild hook from McDaniel.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
McDaniel blocks a jab.
James throws a good cross that connects.
James misses with an uppercut.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDaniel can do to turn this around?
McDaniel tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
McDaniel closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
McDaniel swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDaniel lands a nice shot to the body.
McDaniel scores with a nice hook to the head.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but McDaniel has double underhooks.
McDaniel tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing McDaniel back against the cage. #T2#
McDaniel misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDaniel.
McDaniel has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDaniel keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDaniel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDaniel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James throws a shot from downtown. McDaniel moves away and avoids it.
McDaniel tries to counter by closing the distance.
James moves away from the strike by McDaniel.
James throwing a counter right hand but McDaniel manages to avoid it.
McDaniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
James is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
McDaniel rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from McDaniel finds it's target.#CL2#
McDaniel has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McDaniel fails to land.
McDaniel prevents James from breaking the clinch.#T3#
James is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDaniel.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDaniel scores with a shot to the body.
McDaniel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDaniel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
McDaniel tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDaniel swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from McDaniel misses.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.
McDaniel darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws a right hand that McDaniel ducks under and follows up with a left that McDaniel also avoids with ease.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by McDaniel.#T4#
McDaniel defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James jabs at McDaniel's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniel staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - McDaniel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDaniel scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by James.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDaniel.
McDaniel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James cracks McDaniel with a good jab.
McDaniel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDaniel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
McDaniel lands a nice shot to the body.
James takes a swing at McDaniel's ribcage but misses.
McDaniel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McDaniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James misses with a hook.
McDaniel wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
McDaniel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
McDaniel closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
McDaniel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by McDaniel.
McDaniel slips under a jab.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDaniel.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniel moves away.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDaniel on the side of the head.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDaniel's head backwards.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a double jab.
McDaniel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDaniel there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
James misses with a hook to the body
and McDaniel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDaniel tries to counter by closing the distance.
James swings for the body but McDaniel moves out of range.
James needs to keep his hands up - McDaniel had a free shot at his head there.
James swings for the body but McDaniel moves out of range.
McDaniel wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but McDaniel is just out of range.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from James misses.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDaniel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDaniel ducks under a wild hook from James.#CL2#
McDaniel takes the fight into the clinch.
McDaniel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDaniel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dylan McDaniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDaniel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James lands a right hook to the body.
McDaniel misses with a hook.
James with a hook.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDaniel doesn't seem bothered though.
McDaniel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from McDaniel finds it's way through James's defenses.
McDaniel slips a straight right by James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDaniel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from James.
McDaniel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDaniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
McDaniel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James misses with a looping right.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from McDaniel on the inside.
James is trying to push McDaniel away but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel is controlling him.
McDaniel throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDaniel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDaniel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDaniel has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDaniel.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McDaniel. #T4#
McDaniel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but McDaniel has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from McDaniel fails to land.
McDaniel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDaniel scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniel throws a head punch that misses.
McDaniel scores with a shoulder strike.
James working hard to break the clinch.
McDaniel swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from McDaniel.
McDaniel lands a nice uppercut.
McDaniel lands with a right to the head.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
McDaniel breaks from the clinch.
Liam James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James tries to bum rush McDaniel with a series of wild strikes but McDaniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James moves forwards but McDaniel connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dylan McDaniel.
I think James 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam James!
A very excited looking Liam James 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.
The defeated Dylan McDaniel had this to say: 'I can still whoop his ass 9 out of 10 times!'.

Event: RISE 103 Leng v HeavyWeight
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Schaub closes the distance looking to clinch
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schaub throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schaub keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schaub is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schaub was well out of range. Poor timing from James.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Schaub wants the takedown. James is fighting it off but Schaub persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in James's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Schaub drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into James's guard.
Schaub wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #ES#
James pushes Schaub off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
James lands a body shot.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schaub doesn't seem bothered though.
James scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Schaub clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Schaub has dropped down and is working for a takedown. James is trying to keep an underhook but Schaub manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
James has one foot on Schaub's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Schaub slips a jab from James.#CL2#
Schaub forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Schaub dodges an elbow strike from James.
James is trying to break the clinch but Schaub has him pressed against the cage.
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Schaub has James pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schaub pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending James tumbling to the mat - Schaub dives into James's guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Schaub gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
James looks to land a right hand but Schaub moved out of range.
Schaub tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schaub wants to clinch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaub looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schaub takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schaub tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James misses with a hook. Schaub ducked under it nicely.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Schaub lands a jab to James's midsection.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Schaub drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James is trying to break free.
James is trying to break the clinch but Schaub is controlling him.#TD2#
Schaub gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard. #SUB2#
Schaub thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schaub is controlling him.
Schaub tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaub throws a big elbow that misses.
Schaub won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Schaub slips nicely into half guard.
James is trying to stand.
James trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
James pushes Schaub off looking to stand but Schaub dives back in and keeps control. #T4##SUB2#
Schaub is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well. #SUB2#
Schaub is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
Schaub stops James from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Schaub stands up and beckons James to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Schaub instigates a clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaub has double underhooks.
Schaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub wants a takedown.
James is trying to break free.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Schaub.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schaub drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James throws a hook but Schaub avoids it easily.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Schaub dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James scores with a jab.
A left lands for James.
Schaub fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schaub connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Schaub connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Schaub gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Schaub wants a takedown.
Schaub is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schaub is looking to take this one to the mat.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schaub is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schaub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schaub working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaub keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bryan Schaub seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James is trying to force a seperation but Schaub has the dominant position.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schaub has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Schaub's head. #CL2#
Schaub instigates a clinch. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Schaub. Those never looked like landing.
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Schaub clinches.
Schaub wants a takedown.
James looking to stall.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James looks to land a right hand but Schaub moved out of range.#T3#
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaub moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Schaub lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Schaub walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Schaub closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
James is trying to push Schaub away but Schaub has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schaub keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Schaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schaub has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James blocking some punches. #TD2#
Schaub turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Schaub stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaub takes one to the side of the head.
James feints a jab promting Schaub to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schaub slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schaub throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schaub lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James sizes up Schaub with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schaub throws out the jab.
Schaub throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Schaub gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James wants to break free but Schaub has control.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Schaub won't allow it.
James is trying to break the clinch but Schaub is controlling him.
Schaub looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Schaub tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schaub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Schaub has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schaub wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schaub goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James swinging wildly here.
Schaub with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James cracks Schaub with an open hand slap.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schaub's head backwards.
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Schaub moves to clinch but James breaks away
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schaub avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James scores with a nice right hand.
Schaub lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Schaub should have avoided that one.
Schaub looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Schaub fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schaub tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Schaub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James with a nice cross.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaub has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schaub.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Schaub works James's body with a nice hook.
Schaub doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Schaub throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Schaub takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from James.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Schaub's head.
James misses with a straight left.
Schaub changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Schaub.
Schaub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James looks to land a left hand but Schaub moved out of range nicely.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James misses with a hook. Schaub ducked under it nicely.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schaub fails in his attempt to clinch.
James thuds his right hand into Schaub's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James cracks a nice hook into Schaub's ribs.#T3#
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schaub tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Schaub tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schaub is looking to clinch.
James is looking to counter punch.
Schaub takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schaub throws a predictable looking body shot
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schaub was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
A swing and a miss from James.#CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Schaub has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James looks to throw the jab but Schaub is out of range.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schaub has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
James connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schaub under the eye.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice jab there from James.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub's corner calls for a 1-2. Schaub obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schaub takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James misses with a straight right.
James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schaub misses with a right hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Schaub drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Schaub is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is trying to force a seperation but Schaub has the dominant position.
James is trying to force a seperation but Schaub has the dominant position.
Schaub swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liam James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schaub misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam James!
A victorious Liam James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 95 LHW v James
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
A shot to the body from LightHeavyweight misses
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James throws a big shot that misses.
LightHeavyweight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LightHeavyweight slips a jab and a cross from James.
LightHeavyweight misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LightHeavyweight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LightHeavyweight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James misses with a right hand
and LightHeavyweight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James throws a body punch but LightHeavyweight moves out of range.
LightHeavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LightHeavyweight takes a jab right on the kisser.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LightHeavyweight moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LightHeavyweight throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
LightHeavyweight rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LightHeavyweight lands a right hand.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
A short right from LightHeavyweight. #T1##BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
LightHeavyweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from James.
Good shot there by James.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James sizes up LightHeavyweight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James blocks a jab.#KD#
LightHeavyweight drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - LightHeavyweight is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Liam James has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James throws a right hand that misses
and LightHeavyweight counters with a right hand from hell and James is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lighty LightHeavyweight!
Lighty LightHeavyweight is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Lighty LightHeavyweight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Liam James spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RISE 90 Gusmao Vs. Tiger 2
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Salmi misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Salmi scores with a leg kick.
Salmi scores with a leg kick.
James lands with an overhand left.
Salmi motions for James to come forward. Salmi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Salmi cracks James with an open hand slap.
Salmi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from James misses.
Salmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Salmi throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Salmi misses the target.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salmi moves away.
Salmi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salmi.
James slips under a jab from Salmi.
Salmi ducks under a wild hook from James.
James misses with an uppercut. Salmi saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salmi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
James cracks Salmi with a good jab.
James looks to land a left hand but Salmi moved out of range nicely.
James ducks under a wild hook from Salmi.
Salmi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James misses with a hook. Salmi ducked under it nicely.
James misses with a wild combination.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salmi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salmi tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salmi misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Salmi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salmi.
Salmi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salmi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James blocks a jab.#CL#
Salmi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
James misses with a hook to the body
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.
Salmi lands with a nice body kick.
James swings widly with a right hand
letting Salmi counter with a right hand.
Salmi misses with a body kick.
James throws a hook to the side of Salmi's head but Salmi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salmi throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James throws a nice looking combination but Salmi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salmi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Salmi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Salmi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salmi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James throws a looping overhand right but Salmi ducks down to avoid it.
Salmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Salmi.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Salmi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by James.
Salmi scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.#T3#
James throws a combination. Salmi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Salmi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Salmi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James tries to break free but Salmi pushes him back against the cage.
Salmi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salmi lands a shoulder strike.
James wants to break free but Salmi has control.
Salmi lands a body shot.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salmi prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Salmi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salmi. Salmi obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Salmi moves into the clinch.
Salmi misses with some punches.
James is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salmi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salmi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmi avoids it.
Salmi has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Salmi lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Salmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salmi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Salmi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salmi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.#CL#
Salmi drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Salmi keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salmi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Salmi throws a quick counter kick to the body but James avoids it.
Salmi misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eerikki Salmi dominated that round.
That's time! Salmi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Salmi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salmi doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salmi throws a low kick, looking for James's leg but James calmly moves out of range.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salmi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salmi tries to clinch up.
Salmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Salmi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James scores with a jab. Salmi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a jab when Salmi was well out of range.
Salmi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi throws a low kick but James avoids it.
Salmi ducks under a wild hook from James.
Eerikki Salmi is winning the standup battle so far.
Salmi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salmi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmi wants to clinch.#T1#
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salmi.
James loads up on a big right hand but Salmi slips the punch.
Salmi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Salmi connects with a solid leg kick.
James takes a swing at Salmi's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Salmi misses the target.
Salmi misses with a body shot.
James misses with an uppercut. Salmi saw that one coming.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James with a nice cross.
Salmi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Salmi.
James staying out of range there.
Salmi looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.#T2#
Salmi is looking to clinch.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Salmi fails in his attempt to clinch.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
James with a jab.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Salmi just misses with a punch to the body.
Salmi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salmi throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salmi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Salmi's shoulder, as Salmi tries to avoid the shot.
Salmi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James connects with a crisp jab.
Salmi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a jab when Salmi was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Salmi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Salmi ducks under a wild hook from James.
James looks to throw the jab but Salmi is out of range.
Salmi walks into a jab.#CL#
Salmi has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Salmi throws a head punch that misses.
James tries to break free but Salmi pushes him back against the cage.
Salmi lands a nice uppercut.
Salmi throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James is trying to break the clinch but Salmi is controlling him.
Salmi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James is trying to break free.
Salmi throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Salmi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Salmi has double underhooks.
James has had enough of the clinch but Salmi keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
James is trying to force a seperation but Salmi has the dominant position.
Salmi lands a shoulder strike.
Salmi throws a head punch that misses.
James tries to stall but Salmi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Salmi lands a shot to the body.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eerikki Salmi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salmi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salmi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Salmi lands a right hook to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salmi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James avoids the body shot from Salmi.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salmi throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Salmi only half commits.
Nice cross by James.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Salmi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eerikki Salmi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
James misses with a straight right.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salmi lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James digs a good hook to Salmi's body.
Salmi blocks a jab.
As James backs away, Salmi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Salmi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Salmi misses.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salmi was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Salmi connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Salmi is rocked!
James lands a big right hook! Salmi looks hurt but is still standing! James lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Salmi falls down and James dives in with a huge hammer fist! Salmi's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and James runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam James!
Liam James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 88: Petrov vs. Mason 2
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
James lands with an overhand left.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones moves away from the strike by James.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James 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.
James blocks the body kick.
James slips under a jab.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a body shot.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
James throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
James slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones lands with a right hand. #T1#
Jones tries to land a body kick
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones slips under a jab from James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
James throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
James misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.
James swings widly with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James works the jab nicely.
James throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with a low kick.#T3#
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
James throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Jones moves away from the strike by James.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones moves out of range as James strikes.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from James misses.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones slips a jab from James.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Jones dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from James misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones 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#
Jones feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Jones misses the jab.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James blocks a head kick by Jones.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. James really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow James down.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Jones throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
James manages to break the clinch. #T2#
James clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
James scores with a jab.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James slips a straight right by Jones.
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
James misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James misses with a body shot. #T3#
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into James's torso.
Jones lands an overhand right.
James looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Jones misses.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Jones clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
James checks the leg kick.
Jones lands a jab to James's midsection.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Jones throws a leg kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Jones forces James back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
James tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for James.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James slips a jab from Jones.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James misses with the combination.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#T1#
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones avoids the body shot from James.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Jones lands.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
A jab from James misses.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones works James's body with a nice hook.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jeremy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
James lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
James ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones lands an overhand right.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but James blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but James avoids it.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by James. #T3#
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Jones scores with a jab.
James defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones slips a jab from James.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from James.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
James tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
James swinging wildly here.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
James throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
James misses with an uppercut.
James misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James moves out of range as Jones strikes.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James misses with a left hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jeremy Jones!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jeremy Jones!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jeremy Jones!

Jeremy Jones wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jeremy Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RISE 83 - Heydrich Vs. Jones 3
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Salmi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salmi cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Salmi is predictable there
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Salmi missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salmi throws a leg kick
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salmi slips a jab from James.
Salmi staying out of range there.#CL2#
Salmi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Salmi keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James tries to circle away but Salmi has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salmi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salmi walks into a left hand.
Salmi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salmi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
A low kick from Salmi misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Salmi moves away from the strike by James.
A good leg kick by Salmi. #CL2#
Salmi pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James blocking some punches.
James blocking some punches.
Salmi lands a nice uppercut.
Salmi has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Salmi tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Salmi misses with a punch on the inside.
Salmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salmi working aggressively here.
James is trying to break the clinch but Salmi has him pressed against the cage.
Salmi has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James blocking some punches.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salmi has him pressed against the cage.
Salmi blocks an elbow strike from James.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
Salmi missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
James looks to land a left hand but Salmi moved out of range nicely.
Salmi thinks about the counter body kick.
James works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James scores with a jab.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salmi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salmi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salmi slips under a jab.
Salmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salmi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salmi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James missing with a left hand there. Salmi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James punishes Salmi's body with a nice straight punch.
Salmi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salmi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salmi throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Salmi looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Salmi lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from James misses.
A punch combination from James misses.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a body shot.
Salmi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Salmi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from James does no damage.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James throws a looping overhand right but Salmi ducks down to avoid it.
Salmi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Salmi to counter with a crisp jab.
Salmi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from James misses.
James throws a shot from downtown. Salmi moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a wild body shot.
James loads up on a big right hand but Salmi slips the punch.
Salmi moves out of range as James strikes.#T4#
Salmi throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James throws a hook but Salmi blocks it.
Salmi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salmi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salmi defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Salmi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salmi staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salmi! But no joy.
Salmi keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws a shot from downtown. Salmi moves away and avoids it.
Salmi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Salmi.
Salmi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Salmi slips a straight right by James.
Salmi lands a jab to James's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salmi lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
James looks to land a right hand but Salmi moved out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
A jab from James finds it's way through Salmi's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Salmi.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.
Salmi throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salmi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from James does no damage.
Salmi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by James.
Salmi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James swings for the body but Salmi moves out of range.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salmi backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from James misses.
James ducks under a wild hook from Salmi.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salmi was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James throws a hook but Salmi avoids it easily.
James throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Salmi stumbling backwards into the cage! Salmi bounces back off the cage towards James, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! James lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! James celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liam James!
A victorious Liam James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFLFN- 31 Valdez Vs.Curry
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Shadow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shadow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shadow fails to land the takedown.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shadow under the eye.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Shadow should have avoided that one.
James with a nice cross.
Shadow fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow misses with a takedown
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James cracks Shadow with a good jab.
Shadow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice combination there by James.
Shadow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James scores with a nice right hand.
Liam James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shadow shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Shadow's head.
Good shot there by James.
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!
Shadow takes a jab right on the kisser.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shadow misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James with a nice cross.
James jabs Shadow right on the nose. Shadow blinks but takes it well.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shadow walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Shadow is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Shadow got wobbled bad by a big combination! James presses forward with punches and knees until Shadow stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Shadow closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
Liam James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFLFN-26 Snowdon Vs. Bartoli 2
Date: May 15, 2019

#R1#
James throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Silva Jr counters by clinching up. #TD#
Silva Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James wanted to stand there but Silva Jr had control of the position. #SUB#
James is posturing up here but Silva Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! James tries to roll out but it's too tight and James has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RFLFN-23 Bartoli Vs. Snowdon
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1##CL#
Morus darts in and clinches James up against the cage.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James cracks Morus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands an overhand right.
James looks to throw the jab but Morus is out of range.
Morus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morus defending well as James loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Morus clinches with his opponent.
James told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Morus is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morus slips a straight right by James.
Morus misses with a takedown
and Morus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morus doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away. #CL#
Morus has managed to clinch. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James throws a shot from downtown. Morus moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Morus misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James misses the shot to the body.
James misses with a looping left.
Morus tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #CL#
Morus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James sizes up Morus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Morus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Morus has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch. #BC#
Morus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gargan Morus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morus tries to clinch there but James circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James jabs at Morus's body.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Morus on that attempt.
James throws out a counter right but Morus avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gargan Morus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James scores with the left hand. Morus knows he should have avoided that one.
Morus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morus is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and James moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
Liam James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Gargan Morus stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lose...I learn....I'll be back!'.

Event: RFLFN-16 Weight vs. Turd
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Quick throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Quick missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mike Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Quick has been cut.
Donk. James catches Quick right on the button with a cross.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Quick.
James blocks a head kick by Quick.
James throws a lazy right hand but Quick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quick throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Quick throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quick walks into a left hand.
Quick tries a head kick but it misses.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Quick.
Quick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James connects with a crisp jab.
Quick fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James feints a jab promting Quick to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Quick is rocked!
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quick is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?#T1#
James walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Quick drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! James swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Quick's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A victorious Liam James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL-61 Morris Vs Wagenknecht 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
James moves forwards but Niska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James moves out of range as Niska strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niska lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Niska does no damage.
Niska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Niska on the side of the head.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Niska tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Niska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James throws out a loose jab but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
James ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Niska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Niska finds it's way through James's defenses. #CL2#
James gets tackled into the cage by Niska. Niska maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Niska.
Good body shot from Niska.
Niska tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James tries to break free but Niska pushes him back against the cage.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Niska lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
We've been informed that Niska has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Niska being controlled against the cage.
Niska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Niska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James tries to break the clinch but Niska is controlling the position.
Niska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Niska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James wants to stall.
Niska has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Niska misses with a body punch. #T2#
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James is trying to break free.
Niska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Niska.
Niska tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Niska breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James slips under a jab from Niska.
Niska missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Niska there.
Niska misses with the combination.
James scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niska misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from James.
James staying out of range there.
Niska moves away from the strike by James.
Niska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niska misses with a straight right.
James thuds a left hand into Niska's body.#T3#
James tries to move into range but Niska moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Niska scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by James.
James misses with a looping right.
Niska with a nice cross.
Niska cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Niska misses with a looping left.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niska lands the left hand.
Niska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James lands with a cross.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niska.
Niska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Niska misses the target. #T4#
Niska tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska is looking to land body kicks.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Niska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Niska fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Niska moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James throws a hook but Niska blocks it.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
Niska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niska misses with a straight left.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Niska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Niska throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a hook. Niska ducked under it nicely.
James scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from James misses.
Niska lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Niska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James slips a straight right by Niska.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Niska misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska lands a nice shot to the body.
Niska staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Niska.
James looks to land a left hand but Niska moved out of range nicely.
Niska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donk. James catches Niska right on the button with a cross.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Niska lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niska scores with a nice head shot.
Niska is looking to clinch.
Niska blocks a jab.
Niska jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Niska throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James misses with a right hand
enabling Niska to counter with a crisp jab.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
James tries to bum rush Niska with a series of wild strikes but Niska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James blocks a jab.
Niska lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Niska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Niska fails to land with a series of punches.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Niska takes the fight into the clinch.
Niska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niska prevents James from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that James has been working on his elbows in the gym.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is trying to push Niska away but Niska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James is trying to force a seperation but Niska has the dominant position.#T2#
Niska is working James over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Niska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Niska pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niska lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocks a body shot from Niska.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niska tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Niska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juha Niska seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niska lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Niska - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James prevents a body shot from Niska.
Niska lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Niska lands a left hand.
James prevents a body shot from Niska.
Niska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Niska lands a left hand.
Niska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Niska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
Niska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Niska throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.#T4#
James slips a straight right by Niska.
Niska throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niska misses with an uppercut.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Niska at a distance.
Niska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
Juha Niska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niska is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Niska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James defending well as Niska loads up on a big left hand.
Niska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Niska loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Niska throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James misses with an uppercut.
Niska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niska does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niska.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Niska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James lands with a right hand.
Niska missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska misses with a hook
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James throws a hook but Niska blocks it.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James throws a shot from downtown. Niska moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from James. #T1#
Niska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Niska slips a jab from James.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws out a loose jab but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
Niska throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niska.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niska swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Niska looks to clinch
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James walks into a jab.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James misses with a left hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
James blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James throws a series of punches but Niska moves out of range.
A big left from Niska misses.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Niska.
Niska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
Niska goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niska swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Niska lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Niska misses with an uppercut.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Niska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niska lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Niska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niska throws a body shot but no joy.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niska throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James misses with a looping left.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Niska throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Niska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James moves forwards but Niska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Niska - just one landing.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
James swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
A jab from James misses.
Niska fails to land with a series of punches.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
James misses with a hook. Niska ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niska, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to move into range but Niska moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niska scoring well with a low kick there.
Niska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Niska takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws an off balance right hand
letting Niska counter with a right hand.
Niska ducks under a wild hook from James.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
A jab lands there for James.
Niska scores with a jab.
Niska defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Niska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James staying out of range there.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niska misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Niska has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
After winning the bout, Juha Niska thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Liam James had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RFL-58
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Heydrich throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James 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.
James misses with a hook
and Heydrich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Heydrich's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Heydrich misses.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Heydrich lands a jab.
Heydrich lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Reinhard Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.
Heydrich misses with a looping right.
Heydrich defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Heydrich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
James is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A shot to the body from Heydrich misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a series of punches but Heydrich moves out of range.
James moves out of range as Heydrich strikes.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heydrich throws a combination that misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heydrich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
James lands with a right hand.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heydrich digs a good hook to James's body.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heydrich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Heydrich with a hook.
Heydrich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heydrich catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heydrich.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heydrich misses with a straight right.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heydrich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James catches Heydrich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heydrich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.
James throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Heydrich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Heydrich coming out on top.
Heydrich with a nice cross.
Heydrich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Heydrich misses with a wild combination.
Heydrich looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Heydrich throws a right hand that misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heydrich misses with a hook.
Heydrich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Heydrich misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Heydrich misses.
Heydrich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heydrich throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Heydrich swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Heydrich.
Heydrich scores with a nice strike.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heydrich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Heydrich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Heydrich misses.
James defending well as Heydrich loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a straight right.
James throws a hook to the side of Heydrich's head but Heydrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heydrich slips a straight right by James.
Heydrich moves out of range as James strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heydrich. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from James misses.
James moves out of range as Heydrich strikes.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Heydrich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Heydrich throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws an overhand right that lands on Heydrich's shoulder, as Heydrich tries to avoid the shot.
James cracks Heydrich with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heydrich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heydrich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut.
James misses with an uppercut
and Heydrich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James slips under a jab.
James throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James connects with a single shot there.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Heydrich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Heydrich slips under a jab.
It looked like Heydrich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heydrich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heydrich misses with a hook.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heydrich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich thuds a left hand into James's body.
Heydrich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heydrich jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Heydrich throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Heydrich connects with a single shot there.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Heydrich's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heydrich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Heydrich off the cage and back into range.
Heydrich throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Heydrich. Beautiful body shot.
Heydrich misses with a hook.
James scores with a nice right hand.
James tries to bum rush Heydrich with a series of wild strikes but Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Heydrich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Heydrich misses its intended target.
James slips a jab and a cross from Heydrich.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heydrich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a left to the body.
Heydrich lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Heydrich misses with a hook
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Heydrich moves out of range of the strikes.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Heydrich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heydrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heydrich lands a lovely overhand right.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heydrich was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Heydrich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heydrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heydrich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Heydrich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James jabs Heydrich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heydrich slips under a jab from James.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from James.
Heydrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Heydrich.
A slow jab from Heydrich misses its intended target.
Heydrich scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Heydrich.
James misses with an uppercut. Heydrich saw that one coming.
Heydrich throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
Heydrich throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heydrich misses with a hook.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heydrich throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James misses with an uppercut. Heydrich saw that one coming.#T3#
James throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
Heydrich throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heydrich.
A lazy left from Heydrich finds it's target.
Reinhard Heydrich is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Heydrich's shoulder, as Heydrich tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Heydrich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
It looked like Heydrich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heydrich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James ducks under a wild hook from Heydrich.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James lands a jab.
Heydrich throws a poor cross that misses
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James cracks a nice hook into Heydrich's ribs.
Heydrich misses with a looping right.
James missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heydrich. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Heydrich has got the better of the exchanges.
Heydrich moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Heydrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut.
James throws out a counter right but Heydrich avoids it with no problem.
Heydrich throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James looks to land a right hand but Heydrich moved out of range.
Heydrich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by James.
Heydrich lands with a right hand.
Heydrich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heydrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heydrich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heydrich connects with the punch.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heydrich swings for the body but James moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reinhard Heydrich will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Heydrich throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Heydrich works James's body with a nice hook.
James staying out of range there.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James staying out of range there.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heydrich.
Heydrich throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heydrich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heydrich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heydrich lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a hook but Heydrich blocks it.
James lunges at Heydrich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heydrich's hand.
Heydrich misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Nice defenses there by James.
Heydrich slips under a jab.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Heydrich throws a hook but James blocks it.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heydrich. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heydrich looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Heydrich's head back.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heydrich scores with a jab to the body.
James scores with a jab. Heydrich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heydrich connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James misses with a looping left.#T2#
Heydrich missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for James.
James throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich staying out of range there.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heydrich misses with the combination.
Heydrich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Heydrich slips under a jab from James.
Heydrich throws a sloppy body shot
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Heydrich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heydrich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Heydrich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
Reinhard Heydrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Heydrich misses with a body shot.
James throws out a counter right but Heydrich avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from James.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Heydrich misses its intended target.
Heydrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heydrich.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Heydrich throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Heydrich lands.
James cracks Heydrich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heydrich stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James stalks Heydrich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heydrich's face. Heydrich staggers backwards, shaken.
Good exchange - Heydrich coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heydrich sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heydrich.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Heydrich's head back.
Heydrich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heydrich misses with a two punch combination.
James throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Heydrich throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James misses with a body shot
and Heydrich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heydrich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut.
James misses with a looping left.
Heydrich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James throws an off balance right hand
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from James misses.

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 Reinhard Heydrich.
Well Heydrich 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhard Heydrich!
Reinhard Heydrich took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Liam James stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RFL-53 No Limits
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot lands for James.
James looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James lands with an overhand left.
James scores with a jab.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
James swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Knox cracks James with a nice body shot.
James tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Liam James has been cut.
Knox landing knees to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox landing knees to the body.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Knox landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
A knee to the head by Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards. #T2#
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
James is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox lands an uppercut.#T3#
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox working James over with knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam James's cut.
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#
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Knox gets a clinch.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox working James over with knees to the body.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox landing knees to the body.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Knox. #T2#
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Knox with a knee to the head.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face. #T3#
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riley Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
James tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
James tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Knox.
Knox landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Knox pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Knox digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox is working James over against the cage.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Knox. #T1#
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Knox.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox is working James over against the cage.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox lands a knee to the head.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox 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!
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox working James over with knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Knox presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox working James over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
A knee to the head by Knox.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox is working James over against the cage.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
James is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Knox!
A relieved looking Riley Knox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Liam James spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RFLFN-2 Halloween Hellraiser
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niska.
Niska throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niska.
James avoids the body shot from Niska.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niska throws out the jab.
A jab from James misses.
James lands with a cross.
Niska looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Niska throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James loads up on a big right hand but Niska slips the punch.
Niska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Niska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
James blocks a jab.
Niska lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Niska. Beautiful body shot.
Niska throws a shot to the body.
Niska walks into a straight right hand from James.
James throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Niska gets a clinch.
James leaning his opponent against the cage.
James is trying to break free.
James tries to circle away but Niska has him pinned against the cage.
Niska presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James tries to break the clinch but Niska is controlling the position.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James prevents a body shot from Niska.
Niska misses with a body punch.
Niska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries to break free but Niska pushes him back against the cage.
Niska gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niska's elbow.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James wants to break free but Niska has control.
Niska can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niska throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niska.
A countering left hand to the body from Niska misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a lunging right hand
letting Niska counter with a right hand.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with the combination.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Niska lands a jab to the nose.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
James thuds his right hand into Niska's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Niska throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws a lazy right hand but Niska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Niska throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niska works James's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Niska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Niska avoids a punch combination nicely.
James slips a straight right by Niska.
Niska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Niska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a lazy right hand but Niska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niska throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Niska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James lunges at Niska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niska's hand.
Niska throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Niska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niska.
James staying out of range there.
James ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Niska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Niska throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James connects with a single shot there.
Niska 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.
Niska lands a nice looking body shot.
James throws a hook but Niska avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James works the jab nicely.
Niska misses with a lunging right hand
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
James gets tackled into the cage by Niska. Niska maintains the clinch.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Niska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
James takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Niska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Niska stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niska.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Niska looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Niska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niska.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niska on the side of the head.
James looks to land a right hand but Niska moved out of range.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juha Niska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James throws a jab when Niska was well out of range.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Niska's shoulder, as Niska tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Niska coming out on top.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Niska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Niska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James blocks a head kick by Niska.
Niska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
James misses with a straight left.
Niska throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niska.
Niska's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Niska takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Niska looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James cracks Niska with an open hand slap.
Niska connects with a looping right hand.
Niska throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James blocks a jab.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niska.
Niska ducks right into an uppercut from James.
James throws a shot from downtown. Niska moves away and avoids it.
Niska scores with a jab to the body.
Niska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Niska misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niska lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Niska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Niska.
James is looking to counter punch.
Niska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Niska's head.
Niska uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Niska. Niska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niska.
James scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Niska misses.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James blocks a jab.
Niska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niska slips a straight right by James.
Decent striking displayed by Niska there.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
James loads up on a big right hand but Niska slips the punch.
Niska misses with a looping right.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.#T3#
Niska misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Niska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Niska scores with a body shot.
Niska throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Niska misses.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niska misses with a hook.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niska tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Niska.
A big right from Niska misses.
James throws a hook to the side of Niska's head but Niska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a shot to the body.
Niska misses with a straight right.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niska manages to avoid it.
Niska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Niska.
Nice defenses there by James.
James throws a looping overhand right but Niska ducks down to avoid it.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niska takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James throws a shot from downtown. Niska moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Niska. That snapped James's head back.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Niska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Niska lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James slips under a jab.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska throws a hook but James blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Niska.
A jab from Niska misses.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Niska throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Niska's hands.
James walks into a left hand.
Niska misses with a looping left.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Niska.
Niska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left lands for James.
Niska misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Niska swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
James misses with a right hand
and Niska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niska throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
James throws a looping overhand right but Niska ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a good cross that connects.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Niska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
James misses with a hook.
James scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Niska throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Niska misses with an uppercut.
Niska is looking to land body kicks.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James misses with the combination.
James misses with a straight right.
Niska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James clobbers Niska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Niska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska moves out of range as James strikes.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James. #T2#
Niska digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Niska on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Niska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Niska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Niska looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Niska just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niska throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Niska lands a body shot.
Niska throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Niska misses with a left hand
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Niska.
James throws out a powerful jab.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James sizes up Niska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Niska misses with a body shot.
Niska lands with an overhand left.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James throws a shot from downtown. Niska moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Niska scores with a four punch combination!
Niska throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niska.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niska.
Niska misses with a body shot.
James misses with an uppercut. Niska saw that one coming.
Niska misses with a body shot.
Niska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from James misses.
Niska staying out of range there.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Niska.
Niska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by James.
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!
Niska ducks under a wild hook from James.
Niska lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James misses with an uppercut. Niska saw that one coming.
It seemed like Niska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niska thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from James misses.
A big right from James misses.
Niska swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Niska misses the shot to the body.
Niska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Niska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James throws a looping overhand right but Niska ducks down to avoid it.
James dodges the punch combination from Niska.
James missing with a left hand there. Niska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska slips under a jab from James.

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 Liam James.
Well Niska has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
Juha Niska seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Liam James was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RFL - 45 Rise Up!
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Dones has James up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Dones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James wants to stand but Dones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Dones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
Dones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James tries to stand but Dones is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dones, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from James.
Dones throws a lazy body kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Dones shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James misses with a looping left.#T1#
James throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Dones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dones misses with a hook from the clinch.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dones.
Dones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James has had enough of the clinch but Dones keeps him there for the moment.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James tries to break the clinch but Dones is controlling the position. #TD2#
Dones has picked James up - he's going for a ride! Dones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dones prevents James from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
James has one foot on Dones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Liam James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dones dodges the punch combination from James.
James cracks Dones with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dones tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from James misses.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Dones rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #TD2#
Dones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dones slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Dones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dones winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dones is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dones connects with a nice short shot to James's temple. #T3#
Dones working the head and body with strikes.
Dones tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dones scores with a couple of nice shots.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dones lands strikes from half guard.
James is trying to stand up here but Dones is controlling him well.
Dones trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
James kicks Dones off and gets back to his feet.
Dones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Dones.
A big right from James misses.
Dones with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
James sizes up Dones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
James lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Bon Dones has been cut.
Dones is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and James moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
An out of breath Liam James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 41: Venice Beach Massacre
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Dumas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dumas fails with the takedown.
Dumas drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dumas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Dumas shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Dumas.
James misses with a straight left.
Dumas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James misses with a hook.
Dumas slips a jab from James.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from James misses.
Dumas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James digs a good body shot into Dumas's ribs.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dumas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
James pushes Dumas off looking to stand but Dumas dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dumas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
James is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($700/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dumas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dumas is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dumas to get the leverage.
James tries to kick Dumas off but Dumas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dumas uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James. #T2##SUB2#
Dumas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James shrugs it off.
James squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dumas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
James is trying to stand up.
James tries to buck Dumas off but Dumas takes his back! #SUB2#
Dumas working for the choke. #ES#
James is trying to shake Dumas off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Dumas won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dumas shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Dumas tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dumas somewhat.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dumas fails with the takedown.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
Liam James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Dumas with that takedown attempt.
James lands a jab to the head.
Dumas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Dumas persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Dumas dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Dumas's head and hops out.
Dumas misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dumas looks winded!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dumas under the eye.
James connects with a looping right hand.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dumas.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James scores with a nice strike.
James lands a body shot.
Dumas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
James cracks Dumas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dumas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him? #ROC#
Dumas is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
James throws out a powerful jab.
Dumas doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and James counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dumas! James lets Dumas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dumas is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Dumas shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Dumas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dumas seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Dumas dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.#ES#
James has his feet on Dumas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from James.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dumas can do to turn this around?
Dumas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Dumas.
Dumas is breathing heavily.
Dumas tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from James.#T1#
James punishes Dumas's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from James.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Dumas should have avoided that one.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
James lands a jab.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dumas doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James goes for a small jab and connects. Now James goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Dumas stumbles back but James runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Dumas to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Dumas will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam James!
A relieved looking Liam James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 38: Slaughter vs Anthony
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected. #CL#
Trump moves into the clinch.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trump creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James is trying to break the clinch but Trump is controlling him.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James takes a shot to the head.
James blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trump lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump lands a right hand.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
James is trying to force a seperation but Trump has the dominant position.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
A short left from Trump.
Trump has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right from Trump.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
James tries to circle away but Trump has him pinned against the cage.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James's coach down at 3Band MMA ($700/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by James. #T2#
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James can't break the clinch.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
James is trying to break free.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trump creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Trump.
Trump lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Trump digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Trump lands a left hand.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Trump.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James looks winded!
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Trump lands a left hand.
Trump digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Trump pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Trump.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Trump digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump 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##CL#
Trump moves into the clinch.
Trump lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
James is trying to break free.
Trump 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
James is trying to force a seperation but Trump has the dominant position.
Trump works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
James is rocked!
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Donald Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trump lands a left hand.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Trump lands a body punch.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James is trying to push Trump away but Trump has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trump creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trump pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump 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!
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Trump throws a big uppercut that drops James! More strikes from Trump and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! James lies dazed against the cage as Trump celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
After the fight, Donald Trump was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Liam James stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RISE 35 - Farina vs Alison 2
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James lands the left hand.
James slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Man tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Man.
James connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Man is rocked!#T1#
Man moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James scores with a counter punch that sends Man to the canvas! James smells blood - he's punishing Man with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Man has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A very excited looking Liam James 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.

Event: RISE 33 - Slaughter vs Fiaschi
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quick. Quick obviously looking to wear him down.
Quick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Quick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quick tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Quick looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quick on the side of the head.
Quick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from James lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mike Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick scores with a head kick.
Quick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.#KD#
Quick lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Quick takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
James is rocked!
A jab lands there for James.
Quick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quick. Quick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quick under the eye.#T1#
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James cracks Quick with an open hand slap.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Quick throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quick tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Quick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quick is breathing heavily.
James lands with a cross.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Quick is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quick throws a body kick that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Quick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quick seems to have got his legs back now.
Quick wants to clinch.
Quick throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Quick misses with a head kick.
Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James lands a nice hook to Quick's body. Quick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Quick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James cracks Quick with a good jab.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Quick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Quick off the cage and back into range.
James lands with a straight right. Quick didn't see that one coming.
James lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from James lands.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quick gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! James gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Quick is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A very excited looking Liam James 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.

Event: RISE 28 - Farina vs Silva Jr
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
James lands with an overhand left.
James connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez. Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Jimenez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Jimenez is rocked!
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
A jab from James misses.
Jimenez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jimenez seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
James cracks Jimenez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jimenez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him?
James gets in close and tags Jimenez with a short punch that almost sends Jimenez to the mat! Oh Jimenez is in big trouble! He turns his back on James, trying to create some distance but James rushes him, striking wildly and Jimenez goes down! The referee tackles James into the cage to end the fight! James is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A relieved looking Liam James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KFC: April Fools
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
James tests Cooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Cooper clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooper lands a slapping body shot.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooper tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooper shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
James lands a big right hand that sends Cooper crashing to the mat! James stays standing though and waves Cooper back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cooper is rocked!
James fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cooper square on the jaw! Damn, Cooper is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam James!
After winning the bout, Liam James 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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