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Event:
WPFC 35 : Cesare vs. Manners 2
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Richard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James Jr manages to avoid it.
James Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard controlling the action here.
Richard moves into full mount! James Jr won't be happy about that!
Richard landing punches.
Richard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James Jr's face.
Richard landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richard looking to finish James Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for James Jr!#T1#
Richard controlling from the full mount.
Richard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Richard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richard lands a heavy elbow.
Richard controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Richard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Richard content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Richard quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Richard but it's paid off an James Jr is forced to tap! Nice work by Richard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Richard!
Matt Richard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Hopkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James Jr tries to avoid it but Hopkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James Jr to the ground. James Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but James Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Jr connects with a body shot.
James Jr keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
Hopkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James Jr shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from James Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Jr lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hopkins back to the cage. James Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James Jr somewhat.
Grant Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.#T1#
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James Jr.
James Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
James Jr wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
James Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
James Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopkins pinned against the cage. Hopkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bubba James Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from James Jr both land. Nice combination. #T2#
James Jr shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James Jr off to one side.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
James Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
James Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
James Jr throws a series of strikes that have Hopkins backpedaling.
James Jr works over Hopkins's head and body with a nice combination.
James Jr fails to land the takedown.
James Jr tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
James Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James Jr gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
James Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James Jr is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
James Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Jr's efforts to push away.#TD#
Hopkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hopkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
James Jr tries to stand but Hopkins is controlling from the bottom.
James Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SU2#
James Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopkins eats them both and turns towards James Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by James Jr. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
James Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
James Jr lands with a nice combination. Hopkins backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba James Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins stuffs the takedown attempt from James Jr. James Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
James Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've been informed that James Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins goes for a double leg but James Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James Jr continues to drive forward.
Grant Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
James Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Hopkins, looking for a takedown. James Jr pushes Hopkins against the cage but Hopkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bubba James Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by James Jr.
James Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
James Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
James Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hopkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
James Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
James Jr clinches with his opponent.
James Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins keeps control of James Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
James Jr manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
James Jr fails with the takedown.
Hopkins attempts a counter takedown but James Jr avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for James Jr.
James Jr wants to clinch.#CL2#
James Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
James Jr tries for a takedown but Hopkins manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James Jr to keep the fight standing.
Hopkins keeps control of James Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins prevents James Jr from breaking the clinch.
James Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Jr's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
James Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
A solid leg kick lands there for James Jr.
James Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James Jr stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James Jr!
James Jr throws a combination. Hopkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James Jr looks to land a combination. Hopkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Jr scores with a leg kick.
James Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba James Jr 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
James Jr shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but James Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grant Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from James Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but James Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
James Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopkins pinned against the cage. Hopkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Jr tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James Jr.
Hopkins 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 Jr scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James Jr throws a one two combo.
#T2#
James Jr throws a one two combo.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by James Jr.
Hopkins tries to counter with a takedown but James Jr is quick to defend against it.
James Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
James Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from James Jr.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
James Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James Jr.
Bubba James Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James Jr.
Hopkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice jab there from James Jr. #T4#
James Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James Jr.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hopkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
James Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James Jr.
James Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James Jr tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
It looked like Hopkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James Jr is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Grant Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba James Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James Jr 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba James Jr!
In defeat, Grant Hopkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, i better get a rematch, these fighters arent on my level.'.
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Event:
UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Griffin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but James Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin moves away from the strike by James Jr. #CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes James Jr back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin slowing the pace effectively.
Griffin stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by James Jr.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but James Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubba James Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guts Griffin.#CL2#
Griffin clinches up with James Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Griffin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed James Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
James Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Griffin gets his hands free.
James Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
James Jr covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. James Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften James Jr for a finish. #T2#
Griffin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Griffin lands strikes to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure James Jr doesn't escape.
James Jr is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Griffin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
I would not like to be James Jr right now.
#T3#
James Jr avoids the strikes from Griffin. #SUB2#
Griffin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Griffin controls the action.
Griffin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Good control from Griffin.#SUB2#
James Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Griffin gets his way!
#T4#
Griffin struggling to land strikes to the head as James Jr covers up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
James Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Griffin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guts Griffin 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##CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on James Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griffin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Griffin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James Jr wants to stand but Griffin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Griffin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Griffin passes James Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griffin controlling the action here.
Griffin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Griffin controlling from the full mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Griffin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Griffin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Griffin advances to full mount.
James Jr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the head.
Griffin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Griffin controlling the position easily from mount.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for James Jr because Griffin loaded up on that one.
Griffin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Griffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Griffin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Griffin controlling the pace for now.
Griffin is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Griffin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Griffin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Griffin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guts Griffin 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! 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 Jr misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
James Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Griffin has James Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin tries to pull guard but James Jr won't allow it.
Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Griffin successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin 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.#ES2#
Griffin pushes James Jr off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - James Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James Jr but James Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bubba James Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guts Griffin.
James Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.#CL2#
Griffin forces James Jr back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from James Jr as Griffin shoots in.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but James Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Bubba James Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by James Jr, which made it look bad.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown. James Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Griffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Jr tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James Jr throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James Jr misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
James Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
James Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from James Jr.
Bubba James Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
James Jr stops a takedown attempt from Griffin.
James Jr looking for a takedown.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##CL2#
Griffin forces James Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James Jr is defending well.
James Jr avoiding damage as Griffin throws knees to the body.
Griffin pushes James Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Griffin.
Bubba James Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James Jr tries to clinch
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Guts Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - James Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guts Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guts Griffin!
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Event:
Middleweight Grand Prix
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
James Jr is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but James Jr is out of range.
James Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
James Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
James Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard.#ES#
Wallace is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
James Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
James Jr misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
James Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables James Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Wallace manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
James Jr manages to break the clinch.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James Jr moves away.
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 slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
James Jr tries to clinch up.
James Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Shaun Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James Jr slips under a jab from Wallace.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables James Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Wallace manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wallace with a nice cross.#T2#
Good shot there by Wallace.
Wallace throws a hook but James Jr blocks it.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James Jr.
Wallace is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Crunch! James Jr slams his shin into Wallace's torso.#CL2#
James Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
James Jr breaks the clinch.
James Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
#CL2#
James Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace is pushing James Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Wallace pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
James Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but James Jr moved out of range.
James Jr is looking for the big counter here.
James Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by James Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Wallace. That snapped James Jr's head back.
Wallace lands the left hand.
We've been informed that James Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wallace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Wallace does it's job there.
James Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by James Jr. James Jr maintains the clinch.
A short left from Wallace. #BC2#
James Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. James Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
James Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James Jr is looking to clinch.
James Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
James Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
James Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wallace does it's job there.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. James Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace lands an overhand right.
James Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but James Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
James Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
James Jr walks into a straight right hand from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bubba James Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace misses with a hook. James Jr ducked under it nicely.
Wallace cracks James Jr with an open hand slap.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of James Jr's head but James Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace lands a jab.
James Jr misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but James Jr ducks down to avoid it.
James Jr throws a counter combo.
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James Jr on the side of the head.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James Jr can do to turn this around?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James Jr avoids the body shot from Wallace.
James Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
James Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wallace is trying to defend but James Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
James Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
James Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but James Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Wallace takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
James Jr slips under a jab.
James Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
James Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but James Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
James Jr stands and steps away. Wallace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good shot there by James Jr.
James Jr misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wallace scores with a hook.
James Jr tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace misses with a hook. James Jr ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Wallace dips to his left and cracks James Jr with an uppercut!#T4#
James Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by James Jr.
James Jr throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Wallace.
Wallace with a jab.
James Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but James Jr moved out of range nicely.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
James Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace 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#
A punch lands to the side of James Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
James Jr slips a jab from Wallace.
Despite the aggression on James Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and James Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James Jr wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Wallace.
James Jr throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Wallace misses with a hook. James Jr ducked under it nicely.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
James Jr throws a head kick that misses.
James Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
A jab from Wallace misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
James Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Wallace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by James Jr.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and James Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of James Jr's head but James Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace lands with a nice combination. James Jr backs away looking to recover.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace.
Shaun Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
James Jr tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
James Jr tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James Jr scrambles back to his feet.
James Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
James Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
James Jr tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it. #TD2#
James Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James Jr is in Wallace's guard.#SU2#
Wallace is working an open guard so James Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from James Jr.
James Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but James Jr is out of range. #CL2#
Wallace gets tackled into the cage by James Jr. James Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James Jr is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces James Jr off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
James Jr moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.#BC2#
James Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
James Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Bubba James Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for James Jr on that attempt.
James Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
James Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James Jr tries to clinch up
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
James Jr wants to clinch
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
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 Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James Jr walks into a left hand.
Wallace punishes James Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace with a hook.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James Jr tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaun Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. James Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Wallace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaun Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace clobbers James Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Wallace!
After the fight, Shaun Wallace 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.
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Event:
KOTC 6 Adams Vs Buckets
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James Jr is trying to control but can't.
James Jr is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Steele escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Steele rushes James Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele lands an elbow just above James Jr 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Bubba James Jr has been cut.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr is trying to drag Steele to the mat but Steele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Jr's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Steele wants the takedown. James Jr is fighting it off but Steele persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in James Jr's guard against the cage.
James Jr controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself. #SU2#
Steele stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James Jr misses with a double jab.
James Jr moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.#CL2#
Steele clinches up with James Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Steele. #T2#
Steele lands a nice elbow.
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!
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off. #TD2#
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James Jr wants to get back to his feet but Steele drags him back down.#SU2#
Steele has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
James Jr misses with a kick to the body.
James Jr shoots in and drives through. Steele sprawls well.
And Steele tries to counter it with a takedown but James Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James Jr's defenses.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr can't break the clinch.
James Jr is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off. #T4#
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele tries a knee to the head but James Jr blocks it.
James Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
James Jr is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Steele decides to stand back up.
Steele is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba James Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
James Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James Jr wants to clinch#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
James Jr wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Steele stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows James Jr to get to his feet. #CL2#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with James Jr.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steele. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James Jr can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow just above James Jr 's eye. #TD2#
Steele is trying to trip James Jr. He has hold of a leg but James Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Steele persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!#SU2#
Steele stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
James Jr throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Steele rushes James Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steele lands an elbow inside that James Jr shrugs off.
James Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James Jr's defenses.
James Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Steele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Steele decides to stand back up. #TD2#
James Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Steele gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James Jr looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.#T3##CL2#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Steele has picked James Jr up - he's going for a ride! Steele dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
James Jr has one foot on Steele's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
James Jr tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with James Jr.
Steele tries to score a body lock takedown but James Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele has James Jr pressed against the cage, preventing James Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but James Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Steele.
James Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Steele stands up.
Steele tries to land a front kick but James Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from James Jr misses the target.
James Jr feints a jab promting Steele to slip. James Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele tries a knee to the head but James Jr blocks it.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba James Jr'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 Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
James Jr tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Nice elbow from Steele. #CUT2#
Bubba James Jr's cut is getting worse.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Steele has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but James Jr regains guard immediately.
Steele is standing up over James Jr. James Jr looks to escape but Steele dives into side control.
#T1##REVR##SU2#
Steele decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James Jr tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steven Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
James Jr can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Steele lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele won't allow James Jr to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Steele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James Jr, up you get! #CL2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
James Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
James Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
James Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bubba James Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Steele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Steele stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
James Jr takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steven Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped James Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from James Jr.
James Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Steele lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
James Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steele has picked James Jr up and slammed him! James Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Steele manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Steele!
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #5
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from James Jr misses.
Steward dodges the punch combination from James Jr.
Steward jabs James Jr right on the nose. James Jr blinks but takes it well.
Steward punishes James Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from James Jr. Those never looked like landing.
A solid body kick from Steward .
James Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steward .#CL#
Steward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steward tries for a takedown but James Jr manages to get underhooks.
Steward drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Steward . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steward comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steward is working for takedown but James Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Steward pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
James Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Steward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
James Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Steward is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James Jr wants to sweep here but Steward controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
James Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Steward tries for a takedown but James Jr manages to get underhooks.
Steward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James Jr is defending well.#TD#
Steward pulls guard effortlessly.
James Jr won't allow Steward to get back to his feet.
James Jr wants to stand but Steward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Steward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Steward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Steward dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
James Jr wants to clinch up but Steward keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steward .
#CL2#
James Jr closes the distance and pushes Steward back into the cage.
Steward connects with a nasty looking knee right to James Jr's face.
#BC#
Steward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Steward does no damage.
A punch combination from James Jr misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
James Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steward .
Darren Steward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Steward clinches. #TD#
Steward pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steward controlling the position.
Steward 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steward has a closed guard, preventing James Jr from standing up. #T1#
Steward pulls James Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents James Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES#
Steward has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. James Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Steward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steward misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
James Jr gets tackled into the cage by Steward . Steward maintains the clinch.
James Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steward .
James Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James Jr can do to turn this around?
James Jr is trying to push Steward away but Steward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steward crunches a lovely knee into James Jr's ribcage.
Steward cracks James Jr with a nice body shot.
James Jr is breathing heavily.
Steward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Steward . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steward .
Steward lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Steward manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Steward clinches up with James Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Steward manages to break the clinch.
Steward lands with a right hand.
Steward scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Steward moves into the clinch.
Steward stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steward presses James Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Steward breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Steward has James Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Steward decides to pull guard.
James Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Steward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Steward stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Steward lands a big head kick that sends James Jr tumbling to the mat! Steward takes a step backwards and waves James Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bubba James Jr has been cut.
James Jr blocks a head kick by Steward .
#KD#
Steward lands a big head kick that sends James Jr tumbling to the mat! Steward takes a step backwards and waves James Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
James Jr is rocked!
Darren Steward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steward steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! James Jr is out on his feet! Steward sets himself and nearly takes James Jr's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darren Steward !
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #4
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Spirit shoots for a takedown but James Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spirit circles away.
Spirit counters with a body kick.
Spirit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spirit cracks James Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
James Jr tries to clinch up but Spirit circles away and keeps his distance.
Spirit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James Jr tries to clinch but Spirit moves out of range.
Spirit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James Jr tries to clinch there but Spirit circles away.
Spirit throws a head kick but James Jr moves out of range.
James Jr throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Spirit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James Jr is trying to push Spirit away but Spirit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spirit manages to pull guard.
James Jr wanted to stand there but Spirit had control of the position.
Spirit seems keen to control James Jr's posture.#T1#
James Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Spirit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Spirit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Spirit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spirit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spirit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spirit passes into half guard. #T3#
Spirit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Spirit stands up from half guard.
James Jr blocks a head kick by Spirit.
Bubba James Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James Jr looks to land a combination but Spirit avoids it well.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but James Jr shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Spirit drives through and clinches with James Jr against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spirit.#BC2#
Spirit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
James Jr misses with a double jab.
#CL#
James Jr drives through and clinches with Spirit against the cage.
James Jr is trying to force a seperation but Spirit has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Spirit.
Spirit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bubba James Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Spirit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Spirit manages to break the clinch.
James Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spirit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spirit misses with a head kick.
Spirit throws a combination that misses
and James Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Spirit.
#CL2#
Spirit takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Spirit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as James Jr blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Jr checks a low kick from Spirit.
Spirit closes this distance looking for a takedown but James Jr circles away.
James Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Spirit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spirit keeps control of James Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spirit misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Spirit tries to score a body lock takedown but James Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James Jr is trying to push Spirit away but Spirit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spirit is looking for a takedown.
Bubba James Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Spirit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spirit wants a takedown but no success here.
Spirit wants a takedown but no success here.
Spirit is breathing heavily.
Spirit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spirit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spirit has James Jr pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Spirit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spirit counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
James Jr fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by James Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Spirit, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spirit or perhaps it was just good defense by James Jr, which made it look bad.
James Jr tries to clinch up but Spirit circles away and keeps his distance.
Spirit fails with the takedown.
Spirit throws a nice looking combination but James Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Jr is looking to clinch but Spirit is avoiding it.
Spirit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James Jr defends it well.
James Jr throws a one two combo.
#T3#
James Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from James Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Spirit throws a counter combo.#CL2#
James Jr gets tackled into the cage by Spirit. Spirit maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Spirit drags the fight down to the ground.
Spirit has James Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
James Jr wanted to stand there but Spirit had control of the position.
Spirit managing to control the position.
Spirit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spirit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spirit passes into half guard.
Spirit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spirit unloads with some shots from mount but James Jr bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit throws some wild stikes that James Jr manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
James Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Spirit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James Jr is trying to defend but Spirit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spirit passes to full mount!
Spirit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T1#
James Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Spirit controlling from the full mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Spirit 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.
Spirit dominating with strikes here.
Spirit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Spirit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James Jr shrugs it off.
Spirit controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Spirit sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Spirit controlling his opponent.
Spirit looking to finish James Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for James Jr!
Bubba James Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spirit controlling his opponent.
Spirit throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spirit looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4##SUB2#
Spirit working for a guillotine from mount but James Jr is in no mood to give up.
Spirit looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Spirit looking to secure an arm triangle but James Jr defends it well.
Spirit landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Spirit!
Jacob Spirit opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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