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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dill Danny (ranked 7222 p4p, 542 weight class) and James Raja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Raja acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dill Danny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Raja!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Raja tries to close the distance and clinch but Danny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danny rushes Raja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Danny jumps into guard, dragging Raja to the mat.
Danny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raja is posturing up here but Danny has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Raja tries to roll out but it's too tight and Raja has to tap! Slick submission there by Danny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dill Danny! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between I Love You Man (ranked 5452 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; I Love You Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Raja!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Raja gets a clinch.
Raja decides to pull guard.
You Man postures up.
You Man advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (0) Raja
You Man moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Raja is defending well.
Raja is not content to let You Man control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raja, who protects the arm well.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You Man trying to control the action but Raja is working from the bottom.
You Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Raja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raja has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You Man controlling the position.
You Man swings around for an armbar but Raja sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into You Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: You Man (3) vs (2) Raja
Raja trying to control but You Man is working from the bottom.
Raja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with You Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You Man looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Raja has picked You Man up and slammed him! You Man can't keep hold of the triangle and Raja manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (5) Raja
You Man prevents Raja from improving position.
Raja is looking to take a break and control but You Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
You Man is trying to maintain the position but Raja is very close to passing his half guard.
You Man looking for submissions off his back.
You Man is looking to improve his position.
Raja wants to control but You Man is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You Man is trying to maintain the position but Raja is very close to passing his half guard.
You Man wants to get back to full guard.
Raja trying to control the action but You Man is working from the bottom.
Raja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. You Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raja.
You Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raja pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raja prevents You Man from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Raja seems content to control.
You Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raja is trying to work for a kimura but You Man is defending well.
Raja trying to control from half guard but You Man is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You Man is trying to control but can't.
Raja trying to pass the guard but You Man defending well.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raja wants to pass the guard but You Man is defending well.
You Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raja is working away from the top position though.
You Man tries to roll over but Raja keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Raja seems content to control.
You Man trying to hold on to Raja's head to control him but Raja postures up.
You Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raja pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You Man wants to get back to full guard.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
You Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raja pulls his head out easily.
You Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
You Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raja wants to take a breather but You Man is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control You Man haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You Man manages to get to full guard.
You Man managing to control the position.
You Man looking to control.
Raja pushes down on You Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
You Man trying to control here.
Raja passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (8) Raja
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raja has control of You Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and You Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raja tries to control but You Man wriggling away.
You Man is working to get back to half guard.
You Man wants to hold on but Raja pushes him away.
You Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Raja has a good base and remains in mount.
You Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You Man tries to lock up and control but Raja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You Man manages to regain half guard. Good work.
You Man has a hand on Raja's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Raja takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (11) Raja
You Man is controlling an arm, preventing Raja from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
You Man tries to hold on but Raja pushes him away.
You Man regains half guard.
You Man wants to control but Raja passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (14) Raja
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control the position but You Man is working away.
You Man can't do much from the bottom here.
You Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
You Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
You Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
You Man trying to control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to pass the guard but You Man defending well.
You Man tries to get to full guard but Raja has control of the leg.
You Man is working hard here to advance position.
Raja is working for a submission of some sort.
You Man wants to improve his position but Raja is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Raja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but You Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
You Man trying to control but Raja postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. You Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
You Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Raja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping busy.
Raja is keen to just control but You Man is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You Man trying to control but Raja postures up.
You Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
You Man working a defensive guard here.
Raja trying to control the position from guard on top but You Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
You Man is trying to control the position but Raja postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raja passes You Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
You Man looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Raja pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (17) Raja
Raja working for a guillotine from mount but You Man is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Gladius #23
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Raja lands a nice shot to the body.
Raja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raja swinging wildly here.
Raja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prince appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prince takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raja.
Prince changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raja connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Raja scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Raja there.
Raja goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Raja tries to bum rush Prince with a series of wild strikes but Prince uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raja 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.
Raja catches Prince with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Raja does no damage. #T2#
Raja misses with the combination.
Prince appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Raja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prince attempts a counter takedown but Raja avoids it well and moves away.
Raja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prince sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raja throws a series of punches but Prince avoids them all with ease.
Prince appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Raja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prince half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raja looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raja falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Prince decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raja's guard.#ES2#
Raja is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Prince presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Raja is pressed up against the cage. Prince has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raja down to the mat. Raja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prince's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prince scrambles back to his feet.
Raja throws a right and a left that Prince avoids nicely.
Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raja throws out the jab.
Prince appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prince ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Raja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prince attempts a counter takedown but Raja avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Raja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prince circles away quickly and effectively.
Prince half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prince needs to keep his hands up - Raja had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Raja does no damage.
Prince tries to counter with a takedown but Raja is quick to defend against it.
Raja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Prince decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raja's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Prince drops back looking for a leg! Raja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raja manages to kick Prince off! Prince jumps back into Raja's guard. #SUB#
Prince is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Raja falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Prince counters with a single leg into guard. Raja didn't expect that.
Raja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Prince thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Prince drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prince jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Prince has gone for a leg lock! Raja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Prince's guard.#REVB#
Prince wants to stand and escape but Raja is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raja is standing up over Prince. Prince looks to escape but Raja dives into side control.
#T1#
Prince wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Prince 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.
Raja wants to control but Prince is keeping him busy.
Raja is breathing heavily.
Prince is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Raja asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prince bucks up and tries to throw Raja off but instead Raja has got his back!
Prince is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Raja just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Prince trying to get back to his feet but Raja is in full control for now.
James Raja has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Prince defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Raja's arms.
Prince is trying to get back to his feet but Raja has full control of the position and if anything, Prince has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Raja struggling to keep hold of the position.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Raja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prince moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prince looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prince appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James Raja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prince takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raja swings for the body but Prince moves out of range.
Prince on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raja lands with an uppercut that bounces Prince off the cage and back into range.
Raja closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Raja looks to land a combination. Prince sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Raja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Raja.
Raja misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Raja does no damage.
Prince half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Raja throws out a loose jab but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Raja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raja falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Prince counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Prince advances to half guard. #SUB#
Prince seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Prince is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prince. #SUB#
Prince is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prince. #T3##SUB#
Prince is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raja is just riding it out for now. Prince eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Prince is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raja sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Prince is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Prince is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Prince seems to be working for a kimura but Raja defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Prince seems to be working for a kimura but Raja defends the submission attempt.
Raja is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Prince looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Noah Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raja wants to control but Prince is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Raja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raja 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Raja!
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Event:
Gladius #18
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Raja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Raja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raja's guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Raja blocks nicely.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Raja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith 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.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raja keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Smith pushes down on Raja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Raja has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raja manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Raja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith pushes down on Raja's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raja keeps working.
Raja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raja is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith thows a huge punch but Raja dodges it nicely.
Raja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Raja wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith 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#
Raja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Raja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raja scores with a nice right hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raja as he avoids it easily.
Raja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raja tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raja to the ground. Raja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raja drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
James Raja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raja 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.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raja can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Raja controlling the position for now.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raja wants to get back to full guard.
Raja is trying to control but Smith passes into side control!
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Raja gets back to half guard.
Smith not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raja is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith passes to full mount!
Raja tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Raja regains half guard.#T3#
Raja is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Raja's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Raja. #SUB2#
Smith quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Smith but it's paid off an Raja is forced to tap! Nice work by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Smith!
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Event:
Gladius #14
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Clements misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raja counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clements throws out a leg kick but Raja moves out of range and Clements only half commits.
Raja swinging wildly here.
Clements changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clements throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raja counters with a straight right hand.
Raja lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clements looks to throw the jab but Raja is out of range.
Clements misses the body punch
and Raja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clements.
Raja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Raja thuds a left hand into Clements's body.#T1#
Clements throws an overhand right that lands on Raja's shoulder, as Raja tries to avoid the shot.
Raja appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jayden Clements seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Clements closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raja did well to prevent Clements getting side control.#SUB#
Raja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raja trying to hold on to Clements's head to control him but Clements postures up.
Raja won't allow Clements to pass to mount.
Raja punching from the bottom.
Raja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clements's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clements's back!
Clements just trying to survive but Raja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Raja is hanging on to Clements's back as he tries to escape.
Raja gets his hands free as Clements looks to control.
Raja doesn't have the hooks in and Clements manages to turn into his guard.
Clements working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raja's head.#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!
Clements is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clements postures up.
#SUB#
Raja is looking for a triangle but Clements pushes his legs off easily.
Clements controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clements postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Clements is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clements throws a strike but Raja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Clements controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clements is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Clements lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clements lands a couple of digs.
Clements stands up over Raja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clements connects with a couple of short punches.
Clements postures up in Raja's guard and throws a big left but Raja blocks it.
Clements 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.
Clements content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clements must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clements with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Clements engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clements passes Raja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clements with the ground and pound but Raja uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Clements is working Raja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clements is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clements postures up and lands a big shot to Raja's brow.
Clements chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clements accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clements throws an elbow that misses. Raja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clements's guard. Nice move by Raja!#REVR#
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!#SUB2#
Clements is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raja defends well.
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 James Raja will probably get the nod.
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#
Clements tried to score with a low kick but Raja checks it.
Clements misses the body punch
and Raja counters with a left and a right that stings Clements.
Raja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clements throws a head kick but Raja moves out of range.
Clements throws a sloppy head kick and Raja moves out of range easily.
Clements tries to move into range but Raja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raja pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clements back to the cage. Raja follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raja lands with a cross.
Clements looks for the body kick but Raja saw that one coming.
Clements just misses with a punch to the body.
Raja went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raja pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clements back to the cage. Raja follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clements can do to turn this around?#T1#
Raja closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clements thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clements looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raja tries to counter with a takedown but Clements is quick to defend against it.
James Raja is winning the standup battle so far.
Raja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raja moves out of range as Clements throws a body kick.
As Clements looks to move away, Raja throws a big counter combo but Clements just gets out of the way.
Raja scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raja misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Clements throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raja lands a really nice looking cross but Clements seems unphased.
Clements throws a hook but Raja avoids it easily.
Clements on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Raja.
Raja falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Clements counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clements lands a couple of digs.
Clements postures up.
Jayden Clements has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Raja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clements escapes and throws Raja's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clements cracks Raja with a big right hand but Raja just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Clements controls the position.
Clements creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Clements is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Raja's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clements is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Clements thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clements working the ground and pound from side control.
Raja sneaks back into half guard.
Clements working over Raja with some ground and pound. Raja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Clements is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clements lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clements is nestled in close to Raja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Clements is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Clements has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Clements takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clements controlling the pace.
Clements working over Raja with some ground and pound. Raja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Clements is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raja 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Raja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clements.
Clements takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clements misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raja.
Raja moves out of range as Clements throws a body kick.
Clements darts in looking for a takedown but Raja gets double underhooks and turns Clements into the cage.
James Raja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clements backs up against the cage.
Raja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clements shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raja appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Clements gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clements. #T1#
Clements scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clements's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clements's back!
Clements trying to control the position but Raja manages to sink in the hooks.
Raja is trying to stick to Clements's back but Clements is turning into Raja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Raja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clements.
Clements scoring with some ground and pound.
Clements working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raja is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Raja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clements bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raja's guard. #REVB##T2#
Clements lands a couple of digs.
Raja being controlled here, momentarily.
Clements is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clements looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raja keeping moving, preventing Clements from controlling successfully. #T3#
Clements controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clements postures up in Raja's guard and throws a big left but Raja blocks it.
Raja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clements.
Jayden Clements has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clements throwing strikes but missing.
Clements scoring with some ground and pound.
Clements is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clements working some strikes from top position.
Clements postures up in Raja's guard and throws a big left but Raja blocks it.
Raja looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clements's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clements scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clements working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raja's head.
Clements passes into half guard.
Clements working over Raja with some ground and pound. Raja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raja is staying active underneath Clements, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clements seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clements lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clements working over Raja with some ground and pound. Raja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Clements is trying to work for a kimura but Raja is defending well.
We've been informed that Clements has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Clements is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raja sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayden Clements comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raja 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Raja!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Liniger misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Liniger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raja doesn't seem phased though.
Liniger connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Liniger.
Good standup being displayed there by Raja as he connects with a hook.
Raja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liniger throws a body punch but Raja moves out of range.
Liniger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raja.
A big left from Liniger misses.
Tim Liniger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raja throws a right hand that Liniger ducks under and follows up with a left that Liniger also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liniger lands the left hand.
Liniger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raja.
Raja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liniger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liniger misses with a hook.
Raja is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Raja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liniger.#CL2#
Liniger has Raja up against the cage in a clinch.
Raja jumps guard but Liniger stands there with Raja around his waist. Raja gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liniger walks away with a smile on his face. Raja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Liniger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raja tries to pull guard but Liniger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Raja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liniger.
Liniger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Liniger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raja backwards.
Liniger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Liniger.
Liniger presses Raja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Liniger lands a shoulder strike.
Raja is looking to break free of the clinch but Liniger has double underhooks. #T2#
Liniger lands a nice shot to the body.
Raja is breathing heavily.
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 body shot lands from Liniger.
Liniger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liniger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liniger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rajas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liniger.
Liniger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liniger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liniger lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liniger. #ROC2#
Raja is rocked!
Liniger lands a big right hand that drops Raja! The killer instinct kicks in and Liniger finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Liniger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Liniger!
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