The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch. Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. James looks like he's trying to stand up.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson. Anderson 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.
Anderson misses with a head shot. A nice elbow there by Anderson. James is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Whack. That's a big, big shot from Anderson! James is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilber Anderson!
