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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1#
James misses with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Dennison, which made it look bad.
Dennison is looking to counter punch.
Dennison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennison but Dennison pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Dennison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Dennison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Dennison cracks James with a solid left hand.
Dennison 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.#T1#
Dennison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennison stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Dennison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dennison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dennison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennison landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dennison seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Dennison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dennison is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dennison connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dennison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dennison postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Dennison slips nicely into half guard.
Dennison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Dennison's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Dennison there.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dennison in particular looking to stall.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dennison is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Dennison 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dennison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Dennison lands strikes from half 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!
Dennison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dennison is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#James is rocked!
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
James is still in real trouble! Can Dennison finish him?
Dennison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison 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#
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dennison.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dennison.
James throws a counter combo.
Dennison lands a head shot.#TD#
Dennison drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dennison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dennison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Dennison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Dennison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
Dennison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennison uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
Dennison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dennison landing punches.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dennison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Dennison loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have James scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Dennison land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Dennison stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2021 |
#R1#
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Rourke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rourke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rourke throws a head kick that misses.
James shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rourke misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and James counters with a head kick that drops Rourke to the mat! Rourke scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rourke misses the jab.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Rourke sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isadore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Rourke.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rourke counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Rourke finds it's way through James's defenses.
Rourke looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James looks to land a combination but Rourke avoids it well.
James misses with a body kick.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
James fails with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Rourke with the inside leg kick.
Rourke throws a nice inside leg kick.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rourke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rourke desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
James is keen to just control but Rourke is a slippery customer.
Rourke gets back to full guard.
Rourke has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Isadore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Rourke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Rourke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rourke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rourke throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rourke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rourke defends it nicely.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rourke.
Rourke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rourke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke lands a front kick.#T1#
A big left from Rourke misses.
Isadore James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isadore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James scores with a push kick.
Julian Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rourke's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rourke defends well and James ends up having to push Rourke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rourke pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land. #T2#
Rourke lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rourke. #BC2#
Rourke breaks from the clinch.
Rourke misses with a body shot.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James closes the distance but Rourke moves to the side
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Rourke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rourke throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rourke. #CL#
Rourke gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James can't break the clinch.
Rourke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rourke prevents it.
#T4##BC2#
Rourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Rourke throws a fast counter high kick but James manages to duck under it in time.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Rourke.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Rourke.
James throws a nice looking combination but Rourke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and Rourke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rourke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James fails to land the takedown.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isadore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
James slips under a jab from Rourke.
James throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rourke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Julian Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rourke lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rourke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rourke avoids it really well and circles away.
Isadore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rourke lands with an overhand left.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Rourke counters with a nice body shot.
James avoids the body shot from Rourke.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
James misses with a head kick.
Rourke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Rourke scoring well with a low kick there.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rourke.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Rourke follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rourke lands with a shot to the body.
Rourke stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James closes the distance but Rourke moves to the side
and Rourke counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James shoots in for a double leg but Rourke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rourke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Rourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rourke 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Rourke! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Scott tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James looks winded!#TD#
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scott works his way into full mount!
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
James has left one of his arms exposed and Scott doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. James screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
A very excited looking David Scott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Emperor throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James is trying to counter with his kicks.
Emperor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Emperor misses.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Emperor gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emperor pinned against the cage. Emperor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fedor Emperor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isadore James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emperor throws a hook but James blocks it.
James moves in looking to clinch but Emperor pushes him off.
Emperor jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Emperor throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Emperor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL2#
Emperor gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James wants a takedown.
Emperor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emperor slowing the pace effectively.
James jumps guard but Emperor stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Emperor won't allow it.
James tries to circle away but Emperor has him pinned against the cage.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Emperor to keep the fight standing.#T2#
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emperor.
Emperor lands a shoulder strike.
Emperor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James blocks an uppercut.
Emperor keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Emperor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emperor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.#T3#
Emperor cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James tries to clinch there but Emperor circles away.
Emperor tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Emperor throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Isadore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emperor cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emperor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emperor.
Emperor cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James throws a solid leg kick but Emperor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
James fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Emperor misses the target.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emperor throws out the jab.
James moves to clinch but Emperor breaks away
and Emperor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Emperor. No joy for James on that attempt.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emperor.
Emperor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Emperor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emperor misses with a looping left.
A big right from Emperor misses.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emperor looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Emperor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emperor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emperor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emperor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
James throws a shot to the body.
James ducks under a wild hook from Emperor.#CL#
Emperor clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Emperor wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
James has hold of one of Emperor's legs. Emperor is fighting the takedown attempt but James gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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.
Emperor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emperor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVR#
Emperor distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emperor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Emperor scoring with some ground and pound.
Emperor 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.
Emperor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emperor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Emperor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emperor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Emperor cracks James with a solid left hand.
Emperor cracks James with a solid left hand.
Emperor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Emperor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Emperor controlling from the top position.
Emperor distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Emperor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emperor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Emperor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Emperor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emperor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emperor lands with a punch from half guard.
Emperor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emperor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James wants to control but Emperor passes into side.
#T3#
Emperor grinds an elbow into James's temple.
Emperor working the head with strikes.
James takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#James is rocked!
Emperor lands a strong strike to the head of James. That's dazed him! Emperor looking to finish here. James is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Emperor lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emperor!
An out of breath Fedor Emperor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moura can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moura.
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for James on that attempt.
Moura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Moura feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Moura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Moura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Moura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura content to control rather than advance. #T1#
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Moura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #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.
Moura pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Moura is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! James is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Moura!
After the fight, Harry Moura 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scooter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scooter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scooter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Scooter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scooter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Scooter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Scooter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Scooter controls the position from side control.
Scooter has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Scooter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Scooter working for a submission but James is keeping him at bay.
Scooter prevents James from getting the reversal.#T2#
James tries to hold on but Scooter pushes him away.
Scooter trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Scooter wants to finish this one by submission but James is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Scooter.
Scooter wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Scooter has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! James is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butt Scooter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Scooter gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
James is posturing up here but Scooter has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! James tries to roll out but it's too tight and James has to tap! Slick submission there by Scooter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butt Scooter! |
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Event:
CTFA FN 1: Miz Vs Duck
Date: Dec 28, 2020 |
#R1#
James looks for a takedown but Reece sprawls well.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James dodges the punch combination from Reece.
Reece throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and James counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reece is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reece doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Reece sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Reece. Reece gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marckus Reece. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Reece.#CL2#
James clinches up with Reece and pushes him back against the cage.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reece looking to slow down the pace here.
James just leaning against Reece, taking a breather. #TD2#
James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reece regains guard immediately.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reece is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Reece is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James is looking to pass into half guard but Reece pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reece is in guard.#REVR#
Reece sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reece puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James trying to control here.
Reece wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Reece missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reece trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to control but Reece is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
James clinches up against the cage.
James is trying to pull guard but Reece turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Reece tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reece.#CL2#
James moves into the clinch.
Reece is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reece is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
James has clasped his hands together around Reece's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isadore James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Reece stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Reece darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and James counters with a nice right hand that sends Reece toppling to the canvas! Reece scrambles and gets back to his feet - can James finish him?!#CL2#
Reece gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Reece is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marckus Reece has been cut.#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Oh Reece is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reece is defended easily by James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
James clinches up with Reece and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reece seems to have got his legs back now.
Reece tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Reece to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isadore James! |
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Event:
Striking Masters 16
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James throws a hook but Conors blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Conors avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Conors closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James avoiding damage as Conors throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from James.
Conors comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Conors.
Conors staying out of range there.
Conors blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Conors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conors tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conors tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Conors tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #T1#
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conors.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conors is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James throws a lazy right hand but Conors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James throws a hook but Conors blocks it.
As James tries to get set, Conors tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James tries to bum rush Conors with a series of wild strikes but Conors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Conors is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conors steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Conors is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Conors fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
James misses with an uppercut. Conors saw that one coming.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Conors off balance momentarily.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Conors's head back.
Conors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conors tries to clinch up.
Conors tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a right and a left that Conors avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conors tries to clinch but James moves out of range. #T2#
Conors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conors fails with an attempt to clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Conors.
Conors tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a low kick.
Conors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conors wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Conors is looking to clinch.
James throws out a leg kick but Conors moves out of range and James only half commits.
James throws a nice looking combination but Conors bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conors doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
#CL#
Conors moves into the clinch successfully.
James is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
James blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Conors.
Conors misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Conors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Conors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isadore James dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conors tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
Conors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conors is looking to clinch.
Conors wants to clinch.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Conors clinches with his opponent.
James blocks an uppercut.
Conors throws an elbow but it misses.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Conors.
James stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conors tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Conors back against the ropes.
Conors working aggressively here.
Conors struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
Conors throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Conors's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
James blocks an elbow strike from Conors.
#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conors fails in his attempt to clinch.
James throws out a counter right but Conors avoids it with no problem.
Conors wants to clinch.
Conors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conors tries to clinch up.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James flicks out a counter leg kick but Conors steps away.
James throws out a loose jab but Conors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James keeps Conors at a distance using the push kick.
James throws a lazy right hand but Conors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conors takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Conors takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conors tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Conors does a little dance to reset his feet.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2##KD2#
James drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Conors onto his butt! Conors pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Conors moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conors takes one to the chin there.
Conors is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James closes the distance and catches Conors with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Conors is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Conors is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Conors is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! James takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Isadore James!
Isadore James is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Striking Masters 11
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Iori doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Iori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iori tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
A head kick misses from James.
Iori lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick there by Iori.
James tests Iori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iori blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from James.
Iori moves out of range as James strikes.
Iori looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Iori looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a sloppy head kick and Iori moves out of range easily.
Iori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Iori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws the left hand but Iori avoids the punch easily.
Isadore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Iori.
James throws a lazy right hand but Iori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Iori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iori defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iori is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Iori rushes James and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Iori misses with an elbow strike.
James prevents a body shot from Iori.
James blocks a body shot from Iori.
Iori lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Iori moves away from the strike by James.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James misses with a head kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Iori takes the fight into the clinch.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James wants to stall.
James is trying to push Iori away but Iori has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A short right from James on the inside.
Iori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James avoiding damage as Iori throws knees to the body.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Iori throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Iori can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Iori prevents James from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Iori.
Iori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James tries to break the clinch but Iori is controlling the position.
Iori throws an elbow but it misses.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iori lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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 Isadore James will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from James misses
and Iori counters with a nice body shot.
Iori looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Iori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Iori has managed to clinch.
Iori tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Iori trying to land knees to the body.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iori scores with a knee to the head.
James avoiding damage as Iori throws knees to the body.
Iori struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Iori lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iori throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Iori working James over with knees to the body.#T1#
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iori tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James can't break the clinch.
James avoiding damage as Iori throws knees to the body.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Iori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Iori scores a nice knee to the body.
Teiji Iori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Iori backwards.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James looking to stall.
Iori misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
James missing with a left hand there. Iori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iori wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.#T2#
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Iori misses with an attempted mid kick.
James scores with a big combo that sends Iori crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Iori flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! James jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isadore James!
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Event:
Striking Masters 9
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
James throws out a loose jab but Conors uses good head movement to avoid it.
James looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Conors counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conors. #BC2#
Conors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conors tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conors tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from James misses.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team DarkSpirit in the buildup to the fight.
Conors throws a nice head kick!
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Conors's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Conors takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Conors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from James misses.
Conors looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Conors pushes James up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Conors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conors tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James misses with a body kick.
Conors is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Conors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conors just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJames.
Conors ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Conors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Conors moves into the clinch.
Conors is stalling here.
#BC2#
Conors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
James blocks a head kick by Conors.
Danga de danga de dang - Conors scores with a four punch combination!
Conors avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James blocks a head kick by Conors.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
James connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Conors onto his butt! Conors bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT#
It looks like Jared Conors has been cut.
James misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Conors holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James is trying to push Conors away but Conors has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Conors tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James tries to land a leg kick but Conors saw it coming and moves away.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a low kick, looking for Conors's leg but Conors calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James connects with a stiff jab that staggers Conors - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isadore James!
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Event:
Striking Masters 6
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Foster tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foster momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like KJ Foster has been cut.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Foster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD2#
Foster walks into a big right hand from James and goes down! The referee sends James to a neutral corner as Foster gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC2#
Foster is rocked!
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!
Foster tries to get into range but James steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Foster! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! James scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isadore James!
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