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Event:
HLR7: Momomoto vs Fajardo
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang attempts a counter takedown but James avoids it well and moves away.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James slips a jab from Wang.#TD#
Wang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wang advances to mount.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang unloading with bombs!
Wang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Wang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
James wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Wang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#James is rocked!#SUB#
Wang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Wang! James is hurt baaadly! Wang is firing away with more strikes - James is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wing Wang!
Wing Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
James slips a straight right by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Pulizzi.
James moves out of range as Pulizzi strikes.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulizzi throws out the jab.
Makon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi avoids the body shot from James.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulizzi's head.#T1#
James lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulizzi rather than just go for the knockout.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Pulizzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulizzi throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James stuns Pulizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James misses with a body shot.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulizzi manages to avoid it.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
James lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulizzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulizzi throws out the jab.
Pulizzi misses with a left hand
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulizzi throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulizzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Pulizzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
James misses with a looping right.
James looks to land a right hand but Pulizzi moved out of range.
James staying out of range there.
Pulizzi sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulizzi avoids it this time.
James misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Pulizzi counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pulizzi finish him?!#ROC#James is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulizzi fakes the body blow, causing James to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! James goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Pulizzi! |
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Event:
KIFC 81
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivi.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivi.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kivi connects with a leg kick.
Kivi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kivi cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a body punch
and Kivi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Good shot there by James.
James moves away from the strike by Kivi.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Kivi.
Kivi feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kivi. James shrugs it off though.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
Nice cross by Kivi.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James lands a nice hook to Kivi's body. Kivi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
James connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Kivi lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Kivi takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#James is rocked!
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivi finish him?
A jab from Kivi misses.
Kivi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick from Kivi, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kivi misses its target.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
Kivi tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Kivi takes one to the side of the head.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
Kivi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Kivi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kivi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kivi connects with a leg kick.
James lands with a shot to the body.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kivi with a body shot.
James throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kivi.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Kivi.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kivi.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Kivi's head back.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut.
Raimo Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi lands a jab.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi scores with a shot to the body.
Kivi throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Kivi throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kivi with a body shot.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kivi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Kivi.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses the shot to the body.
Kivi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James takes one to the chin there.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Kivi counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T2#
James misses with a wild combination.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kivi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kivi has got the better of the exchanges.
Kivi throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kivi counters with a straight right hand.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.#T3#
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Kivi. That snapped James's head back.
James misses with a body shot
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kivi clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kivi lands a right hand from hell, dropping James. Kivi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Kivi!
A very excited looking Raimo Kivi 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:
KIFC 71
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Lorimer misses with an uppercut.
Lorimer takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Lorimer misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorimer.
Lorimer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lorimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorimer misses with a straight right.
Lorimer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lorimer swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from James.
Lorimer misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Lorimer dodges the punch combination from James.
#T1#
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorimer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James throws a series of punches but Lorimer avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Lorimer misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lorimer misses with a left hand
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James throws a right hand that Lorimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lorimer also avoids with ease.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorimer circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Lorimer misses.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Lorimer misses.
James throws a counter combo.
Lorimer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lorimer scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Lorimer misses with a hook
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorimer misses with a straight left.
Lorimer lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorimer circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Lorimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lorimer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
James drops Lorimer with a beautiful combination! Lorimer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Lorimer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Peter Lorimer has been cut.
James throws a right hand that Lorimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lorimer also avoids with ease.
Oh Lorimer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorimer drops his hands for a split second and James immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Lorimer face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. James follows up with a right hand that knocks Lorimer into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Makon James!
Our winner, Makon 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.
Peter Lorimer was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'. |
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Event:
KIFC 57
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Enatsu back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Yutaka Enatsu has been cut.
Jab by James.
James throws a series of punches but Enatsu avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by James's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James throws a series of punches but Enatsu moves out of range.
James throws a series of punches but Enatsu avoids them all with ease.
James scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Enatsu is rocked!
Enatsu is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. James just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Enatsu has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Makon James! |
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Event:
KIFC 45
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James lands with a good body shot.
Lawson loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lawson.
James dodges the punch combination from Lawson.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Tyler Lawson has been cut.
Lawson throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
James lands a left and a right that send Lawson crashing to the mat, dazed. James thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Lawson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson switches off momentarily and James cracks him with a monster right hand! Lawson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as James dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Makon James! |
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Event:
KIFC 30
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Read closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
James wants to break free but Read has control.
Read tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Read has him pressed against the cage.
James misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for James to work.
#TD#
Read pulls guard successfully.
Read definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Read is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.#SUB#
Read is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Read has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Read's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Read is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Read looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but James is defending well. Read quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! James has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Read celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonard Read! |
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Event:
KIFC 16
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
James lands a left and a right that send Shape crashing to the mat, dazed. James thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Shape is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Shape has been cut.
James weaves into range and cracks Shape right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Shape goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! James is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Makon James! |
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Event:
KIFC 9
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Pliskin slips a jab and a cross from James.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Iroquois Pliskin has been cut.
James's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Pliskin thinks about countering with a body kick.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from James misses.
Some wild striking there from James.
Pliskin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It's a brutal combination of punches from James! Pliskin is backing up but he can't get away as James lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Pliskin and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Makon James! |
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Island 3
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Tsuru takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuru lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James wants to break free but Tsuru has control.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuru controls the action.
James has had enough of the clinch but Tsuru keeps him there for the moment.
Tsuru lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuru.
James tries a body shot but Tsuru blocks it.
Tsuru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tsuru presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tsuru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James is breathing heavily.
Tsuru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Tsuru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsuru lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuru cracks James with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tsuru.
Tsuru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head. #T1#
Tsuru lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#James is rocked!
Tsuru lands a big right hand that drops James! The killer instinct kicks in and Tsuru finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tsuru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomo Tsuru! |
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