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Event:
SPPS 20 - Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rebel gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Rebel manages to retain guard.
White wants to control from the top but Rebel keeps moving.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White wanted to stand there but Rebel had control of the position.
Rebel is pulling down on White's head to control his posture.
White trying to control but Rebel is working from the bottom.
Rebel has White pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
White wants to pass the guard but Rebel is keeping the position.
Rebel trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by White. #T1#
Rebel keeping his opponent close.
Rebel manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
Rebel is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rebel is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rebel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White is trying to control. Rebel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rebel wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rebel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
Rebel loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can White hold on?
White tries to escape the position.
Rebel has White flattened out and is raining down punches.
Rebel lands a big punch and White is covering up! Another big shot separates White from consciousness and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sith Rebel!
A victorious Sith Rebel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
James White spoke after the fight, saying 'No shame in losing to this guy. Full respect. I'm sure I'll see you again.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 13
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Norton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Norton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Norton is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Norton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Norton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Norton defends easily.
#SUB2#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Norton scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
White has his feet on Norton's thighs here. He's pushed Norton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Norton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James White!
A less than humble James White misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Steve Norton was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come back stronger than ever to smash whatever I need to smash to win again.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 10
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner throws a body kick that misses.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Winner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Winner shoots and misses
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
Winner with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a two punch combo.
White lands with a nice combination. Winner backs away looking to recover.
Winner misses with a takedown
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tnt Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Tnt Winner has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tnt Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
White forces Winner back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Winner tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
Winner slows down the pace here.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
Winner letting White take a breather here.
Winner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Winner has clasped his hands together around White's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
White prevents Winner from moving into mount.
Winner working away.
White has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Winner tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
White tries to improve position but can't.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Winner is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
Winner tries to advance to mount but White denies him. #T3##SUB#
Winner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, White rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winner's guard! Nice work there by White!
Winner 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.
White not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Winner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom. #T4#
White won't allow Winner to sweep him here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winner looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
#SUB#
Winner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tnt Winner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Winner has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winner stops White from standing up.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White controlling Winner's posture.
Winner wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner postures up.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winner's guard. #REVB##T1#
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
White controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Winner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Winner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Winner working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
#SUB#
Winner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White forces his way into half guard.
White is keen to just control but Winner is a slippery customer.
Winner is trying to control but White passes into side control!
#T3#
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winner keeps working.
White taking a breather here.
Winner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winner tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Winner is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winner striking from half guard on the bottom.
White wants to control but Winner is keeping him busy.
Winner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Winner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winner misses with a takedown
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tnt Winner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Winner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winner shoots and misses
letting White counter with a right hand.
Tnt Winner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White throws a one two combo.
Winner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tnt Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from White.
Winner wants to break free but White has control.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Winner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White lands a two punch combo.
#T1##TD2#
White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winner did well to prevent White getting side control.#SUB2#
White is trying to work for a kimura but Winner is defending well.
Winner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White slows the pace down in half guard.
White wants to take a breather but Winner is having none of it.
White sitting and controlling from the half guard.
White works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winner is looking to escape.
White punching from mount but Winner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Winner tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Winner can't escape the position.
Winner tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winner tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.#SUB2#
White looking to secure an arm triangle but Winner defends it well.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White throwing strikes here but Winner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
White controlling the position easily from mount.
Winner is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
White wants to control the pace but Winner is squirming around nicely.
Winner tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Winner wants to control but White is having none of it.
Winner is working to get back to half guard.
James White has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
James White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James White! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galeck misses with a jab, cross combination.
White gets caught flat footed, as Galeck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Galeck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galeck stands up from White's guard - Galeck perhaps looking for a knockout.
Galeck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galeck off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galeck shoots in and bounces White off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Galeck trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galeck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
Galeck decides to return to a standing position.
Galeck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Galeck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White is looking for the big counter here.
White delivers a nice body kick.
Galeck has a takedown stuffed.
White wants to counter the offense by Galeck and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Galeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galeck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Galeck fails to land with a series of punches.
Galeck is breathing heavily.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galeck.
White lands a head kick!
A head kick from White lands but Galeck takes it in his stride.
White clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galeck manages to get an easy takedown there - catching White on his heels. He'll look to pass White's guard now, I'm sure.
Galeck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White passes Galeck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Galeck could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but White has cracked it and Galeck is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James White! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
White avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Alvarez looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from White.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
James White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Alvarez.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.
Saul Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
White tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
As Alvarez looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez looks winded!#T3#
Some wild striking there from White.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
White slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez tries to clinch but White is having none of it. #T4#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
White clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
Alvarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James White is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking hook.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Alvarez.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
White throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
#T3#
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez. #CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
White has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alvarez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
White working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. White controlling the positon.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
White is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alvarez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alvarez for a finish. #T4#
Alvarez tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Alvarez is looking for a way out.
White controlling the position well here. Alvarez rolled but White kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Alvarez trying to get back to his feet but White is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses the jab.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
James White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Alvarez.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely. #T1#
White walks into a jab.
White swinging wildly here.
James White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Alvarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
White is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
White stands and steps away. Alvarez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
White leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
White controlling the pace. #SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White content to stall in guard here. #SU#
White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
James White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James White!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
White pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
White has clasped his hands together around Lewis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lewis wants to control but White postures up.
White in side control, just content to control the action for now.
White postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Lewis stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
White working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lewis is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
White remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sloppy strikes there by White.
Lewis tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here.
White misses with the ground and pound.
Lewis defending against the ground and pound.
Lewis struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
White gets tackled into the cage by Lewis. Lewis maintains the clinch.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
White pulls guard.
Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.#T3#
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Lewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lewis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lewis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White is staying active underneath Lewis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lewis controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. White pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White is breathing heavily.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Lewis thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis tries to clinch there but White circles away.
#CL#
White clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Lewis clinches. #TD#
White has hold of one of Lewis's legs. Lewis is fighting the takedown attempt but White gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White. #T1#
White wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lewis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
White thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White looking to pass the guard.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.#T2#
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
Lewis 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
White content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lewis tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
White drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis is controlling White's posture.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Lewis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4##SUB#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
White keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lewis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White dominated that second round.
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#
Lewis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White scores with the left hand. Lewis knows he should have avoided that one.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and White finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lewis tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Lewis has managed to clinch.
#TD#
White lands a takedown into guard.
White wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
White trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is adopting a defensive guard.
White trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
Lewis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White wants to clinch.
Lewis with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily.
White moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3#
Lewis closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a body kick.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice combination there by White.
#CL2#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Lewis has picked White up - he's going for a ride! Lewis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Lewis sits in half guard.
White wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
White has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lewis is on him like a limpet, forcing White back against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Lewis gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lewis closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
Mike Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
Lewis throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Lewis misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
White throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. White is in Lewis's guard.
James White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
James White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James White!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ciro looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Ciro.
Ciro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
White jumps guard and drags Ciro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
White is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
White'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
White pushes Ciro off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White dives in and grabs Ciro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ciro pushes down on White's head and hops out.
White throws a series of punches but Ciro avoids them all with ease.
White throws a looping overhand right but Ciro ducks down to avoid it.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD#
White feints and as Ciro raises his hands in defense, White changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White distracts Ciro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White content to stall in guard here. #T2#
White seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ciro for as long as he can get away with.
White forces his way into half guard.
White performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
White looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ciro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
White stalling. #SU#
White stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ciro ducks under a wild hook from White.
Jay Ciro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.#TD#
White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
White stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Ciro sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ciro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciro can do to turn this around?#CL#
White moves into the clinch successfully.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
White prevents Ciro from breaking the clinch.
Ciro prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
Ciro is breathing heavily.#CL#
White moves into the clinch.
Ciro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciro is defending well.#T1#
Ciro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Ciro is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Ciro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciro pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
White pulls Ciro into guard.
White managing to control the position.
Further stalling from White.#ES#
White has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ciro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Ciro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ciro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
White scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
White with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ciro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ciro is in trouble now - White has advanced to mount! #T4#
White content just to control the position here.
White lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
White looking to control and managing it successfully.
White is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ciro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White controlling from the full mount.
Ciro is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
White throws a head kick that Ciro semi-blocks.
#CL#
White moves into the clinch.
White can't get the takedown.
#TD#
White has picked Ciro up - he's going for a ride! White dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White in particular looking to stall.
White uses his free foot to push down on Ciro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ciro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
White gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ciro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
White forces Ciro back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
White jumps guard.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ciro has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing White to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ciro is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - White pulls down on the head and he's put Ciro to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James White!
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