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Event:
BFC 7: Hammer vs. Mendoza
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Xiaodong. No joy for James on that attempt.
Xiaodong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Xiaodong.
Li Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon James.
Xiaodong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong misses with a hook.
Brandon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaodong throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James feints the counter takedown.
Xiaodong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.#T1#
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiaodong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xiaodong swivels and escapes.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xiaodong avoids it really well and circles away.
Xiaodong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Xiaodong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xiaodong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Xiaodong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James fails with the takedown
and Xiaodong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xiaodong sprawls well. Xiaodong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
James ducks right into an uppercut from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaodong missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James with the counter takedown but Xiaodong avoids it easily.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xiaodong misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Xiaodong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xiaodong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James blocks a jab.
James with a poor takedown
and Xiaodong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiaodong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xiaodong defends it well.
A jab from Xiaodong misses.
Xiaodong throws a big shot that misses.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
James is rocked!#T4#
Xiaodong digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xiaodong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Xiaodong sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James's coach down at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
James shoots in for a double leg but Xiaodong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xiaodong connects with a single shot there.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiaodong finish him?
Xiaodong ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with James's jaw. James's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Xiaodong does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Xiaodong!
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Event:
BFC 4/20: Diaz vs. Maneno 2
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Morrison lands a jab to the head.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left and a right from Morrison both land. Nice combination.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrison sprawls well. Morrison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jim Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon James.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Morrison does no damage.
Morrison throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
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 tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrison defends well and James ends up having to push Morrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison stuffs the takedown.#T1#
James looks for a takedown but Morrison sprawls well.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Morrison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James avoids the body shot from Morrison.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrison avoids it really well and circles away.
Morrison misses with a wild combination.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Morrison. Beautiful body shot.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
A nice combination there by Morrison.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Morrison stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James fails to land the takedown.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jim Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison lands a head shot.#T3#
Morrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Morrison, looking for a takedown. James pushes Morrison against the cage but Morrison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Morrison sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morrison cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
James throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
Morrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James feints the counter takedown.
Morrison cracks James with a good jab.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Morrison throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
James ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Morrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James shoots in but Morrison avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
James slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
James seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Morrison is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brandon James!
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