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Event:
Bellicose XXXVIl
Date: Mar 24, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Santo Amaro is quick to defend against it.
Santo Amaro throws out a powerful jab.
James has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santo Amaro did well to prevent James getting side control.
Santo Amaro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but James manages to move to mount!
Santo Amaro tries to buck James off but James takes his back!
Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
James looking for the choke but no joy.
Santo Amaro trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.
Santo Amaro is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get James off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1##SUB#
Santo Amaro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet.
James is looking to control Santo Amaro but Santo Amaro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Santo Amaro is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - James's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
James looking for the RNC. #T2##SUB#
James is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santo Amaro is defending well though. James let's go of the attempt for now.#ES2#
Santo Amaro is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #TD#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santo Amaro's guard.
Santo Amaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro - that landed with a thud.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santo Amaro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage. #BC2#
Santo Amaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James dives in and grabs Santo Amaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santo Amaro pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Santo Amaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
James moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santo Amaro sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santo Amaro kicks off James and gets to his feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santo Amaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santo Amaro lands with a good body shot.
James shoots in and drives through. Santo Amaro sprawls well.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santo Amaro as he avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Santo Amaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Santo Amaro is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
James prevents Santo Amaro from standing back up.
#T4#
James trying to control from half guard but Santo Amaro is working away.
James trying to mount his opponent but Santo Amaro defends it. #ES2#
Santo Amaro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santo Amaro lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santo Amaro misses the jab.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ike James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santo Amaro misses with a straight left. #TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Santo Amaro kicks James off and gets back to his feet.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice body kick.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by James.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santo Amaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santo Amaro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Santo Amaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Santo Amaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santo Amaro with a jab.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santo Amaro was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James wants to control from the top but Santo Amaro keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Santo Amaro has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santo Amaro! But no joy.
James shoots and misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santo Amaro.
James takes one on the button.
Santo Amaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Santo Amaro counters with a left to the body.
Santo Amaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#James is rocked!#T3#
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santo Amaro counters with a big left hand that crumples James! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
Our winner, Junqueiro Santo Amaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Quessy gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quessy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
James forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Quessy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy trying to control but James postures up.
James wants to pass the guard but Quessy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quessy is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Quessy moves into full guard.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James looking to pass the guard.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Quessy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James is trying to keep Quessy in close.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet. #T2#
James controls Quessy momentarily but Quessy frees himself.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quessy.
Quessy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
James is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Quessy frees his head nicely. Oh but James has switched to an armbar! Quessy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ike James!
During a confident post fight interview, Ike James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose XIX
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
James feints and as Leyton raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leyton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James struggling a bit here.
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
James 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.
James gets back to half guard.
James manages to get to full guard.
Leyton chips away with some ground and pound.
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leyton 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. #T1##SUB2#
Leyton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but James has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Leyton is looking to defend but James has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Leyton! James pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Leyton taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ike James!
A very excited looking Ike James 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:
Bellicose XI
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Carvalho, looking for a takedown. James pushes Carvalho against the cage but Carvalho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho moves into range and connects with a jab.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carvalho circles away.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike James.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carvalho quickly recovers to half guard.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Carvalho controlling the position.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James forces his way into half guard.
James is looking to advance position but Carvalho won't allow it. #SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James not doing much here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
James is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
James seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Carvalho has recovered full guard.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
James trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carvalho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
James has momentary wrist control but Carvalho slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Carvalho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho'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.
Carvalho distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that James has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is still trying to improve position.
James trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
James is looking to pass into half guard but Carvalho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carvalho is in guard.#REVR#
Carvalho wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
James has his hands on Carvalho's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
James is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Carvalho working some strikes from top position.
Carvalho scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James 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.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James wants to improve his position but instead Carvalho has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
James wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
James scores with a takedown into Carvalho's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Carvalho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
James keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
#REVB#
James won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here.
James wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
Carvalho is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James preventing the sweep.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James content to stall in guard here.
James stands and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carvalho is not content to let James control the position.
Carvalho is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
James in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Carvalho is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ike James!
Our winner, Ike James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose III
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Satonaka stuffs the takedown.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Satonaka but Satonaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James tries for a takedown but Satonaka circles away easily
letting Satonaka counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Satonaka gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage. #TD#
James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Satonaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
James patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Satonaka tries to escape but James has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Satonaka is controlling his hands well.
Satonaka is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get James off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Satonaka turns into James and is now in his guard.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Satonaka manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Satonaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.#T1#
Satonaka keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Satonaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Satonaka pulls James in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Satonaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satonaka is keeping the position for now.
James wants to control from the top but Satonaka keeps moving.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James stays in close to Satonaka's body and controls the position.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Satonaka's guard.
Satonaka is trying to stand.
James tries to pass to full mount but Satonaka defends it.
Satonaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Satonaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James is looking to advance position but Satonaka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Satonaka prevents James from getting the reversal.
James is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Satonaka tries to control but James wriggling away.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Satonaka wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely. #T4#
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Satonaka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satonaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ike James will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Satonaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James fails with the takedown.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Satonaka pinned against the cage. Satonaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Satonaka lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Ike James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satonaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Satonaka misses.
Satonaka tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
James misses with a takedown
and Satonaka counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Satonaka is not content to let James control the position.
Satonaka is looking for a sweep.
Satonaka regains half guard there - taking advantage of James's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
James is thwarting Satonaka's attempts to control the position.
Satonaka tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
James is trying to control. Satonaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Satonaka moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Satonaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Satonaka working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Satonaka is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
#SUB#
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Satonaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James. #T3#
Satonaka trying to control but James postures up.
Satonaka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control James haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Satonaka sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Satonaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Satonaka trying to control but James postures up.
Ike James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Satonaka works his way to full guard. Good 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.
Satonaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satonaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Satonaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Satonaka is retaining full guard. #SUB#
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Satonaka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Satonaka in his guard.#REVB#
Satonaka trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chie Satonaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Satonaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chie Satonaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James is keen to just control but Satonaka is a slippery customer.
Satonaka wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James works his way into full mount!
Satonaka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Satonaka tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Satonaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Satonaka is not content to let James control the position.
James passes to side control.
Satonaka is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
James is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Satonaka looks calm but he's in trouble here. James gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Satonaka is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! James lets go of the hold and Satonaka can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ike James!
A very excited looking Ike James 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:
Bellicose 150
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hansen misses the target. #TD2#
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hansen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
James is working for a kimura but Hansen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hansen is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
Hansen trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
James drops back looking for a leg! Hansen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hansen manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Hansen's guard. #SUB2#
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hansen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Hansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hansen postures up.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
We've been hearing that Hansen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
James is trying to keep Hansen in close.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.#T2##SUB2#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansen defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hansen is one step ahead there.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
Hansen trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Hansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hansen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Hansen postures up.
#SUB2#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2#
James looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
Hansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James controls Hansen momentarily but Hansen frees himself.
Hansen connects with a couple of short punches.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
James has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hansen tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Hansen is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
#SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hansen is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Hansen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
James blocks a jab.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Hansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws a looping overhand right but Hansen ducks down to avoid it.
Hansen swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James misses with a right hand
and Hansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Hansen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hansen throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James slips a straight right by Hansen.
A slow jab from Hansen misses its intended target.
Hansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a hook to the side of Hansen's head but Hansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hansen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hansen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hansen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Hansen in his guard.#REVR#
James wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcus Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Hansen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hansen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hansen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Hansen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansen is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
James is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?#SU#
Hansen stands up from half guard.
Hansen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James moves away from the strike by Hansen.
Hansen throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James slips under a jab.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hansen lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Hansen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hansen to the mat! Hansen manages to get full guard.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
James forces his way into half guard.
James working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hansen's thigh. Hansen counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James pushes down on Hansen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hansen keeping hold of James's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hansen lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the ropes and back into range.
James throws a jab when Hansen was well out of range.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Hansen throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from James.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James misses with a hook
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James moves out of range as Hansen strikes.#TD2#
James feints and as Hansen raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Hansen keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. #T1#
James preventing the sweep.
James slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hansen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hansen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hansen wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Hansen wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
James seems to be working for a kimura but Hansen defends the submission attempt.
James blocks the strikes from Hansen.
Hansen is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hansen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
James is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Hansen gets full guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ike James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hansen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hansen misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hansen as James shoots in.
Marcus Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James moves forwards but Hansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James misses with a looping left.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Hansen's head back.
#T4##TD2#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Hansen is trying to control but can't.
Hansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hansen 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.#SUB2#
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hansen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hansen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ike James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Hansen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hansen!
An out of breath Marcus Hansen 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:
Bellicose 137
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graines was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Graines dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Graines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graines has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Graines is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graines has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graines tries to escape but James is in control. #T1##SUB2#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graines tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James trying to control the position but Graines is working away.
James taking a break here but Graines is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Graines is not content to let James control the position.
James passes to full mount! #T2#
Graines is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
James has hold of Graines's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graines manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
James is working for a guillotine from mount but Graines frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
James wants to take Graines's back but he can't do it this time.
Graines is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
James swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Graines is now in James's guard. A big mistake from James there, giving up the dominant position!
Graines looking to pass the guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graines manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
James is fighting to break Graines's control of his arms but Graines is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Graines keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Graines is retaining full guard.
James trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graines is trying to keep James in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James misses with a body shot
and Graines counters with a stiff right hand.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graines.
Graines tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Graines.
James throws a hook but Graines blocks it.
James shoots in for a takedown but Graines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Graines gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James is pushing down on Graines's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graines is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graines is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graines won't allow James to pass to mount. #SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
James is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Graines moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom.
Graines controlling James's posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James looking to pass the guard.
Graines keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Graines controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Graines struggling a bit here.
Graines tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position. #SUB2#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Graines is defending well.
Graines manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graines wants to control but James is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Graines darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James trying to hold on to Graines's head to control him but Graines postures up.
Graines trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graines pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keenwah Graines will probably get the nod.
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#
Graines scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Graines is looking for a sweep.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graines keeps working.
Graines is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it. #SUB2#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graines, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ike James has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Graines tries to improve position but can't.
James controls the position.
Graines wants to control but James postures up.
Graines regains half guard.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graines defends it well.
Graines trying to control from the bottom.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Graines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graines is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Graines trying to control but James postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Graines wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Graines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##TD2#
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graines manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graines's guard. #SUB2#
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Graines is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graines is controlling James's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Graines is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard. #T4#
Graines trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
#SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is taking a breather. Graines says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike James!
An out of breath Ike James 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:
CDFC 37:Slice vs Koloa
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
James just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Skolz misses the target.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skolz is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Skolz circles away and we're back to standing.
Skolz scores with a nice strike.
James fails with the takedown.#TD#
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skolz defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skolz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Skolz is trying to control but can't.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
James is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
James is thwarting Skolz's attempts to control the position.
Skolz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but James is staying active.
James frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
James goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Skolz is on top in guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skolz.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet. #T2##SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skolz defends it easily.#SUB#
Skolz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing James to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skolz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - James pulls down on the head and he's put Skolz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ike James!
An out of breath Ike James 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:
CDFC 32: Dux vs Palo
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burger circles away.#TD2#
James shoots in and bounces Burger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Burger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.#SUB#
Burger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Burger is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Burger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Burger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Burger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James pushes down on Burger's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura but Burger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Burger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James is controlling the pace.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Burger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Burger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Burger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
James seems to be working for a kimura but Burger defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Burger actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James is trying to control. Burger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Burger actively working from the bottom here.
James wants to pass the guard but Burger is defending well.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Burger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Burger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burger, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
James has an Americana. Burger didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! James is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if James hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ike James! |
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