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Event:
NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Bremens fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Bremens counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
James closes the distance and pushes Bremens back into the cage.
James avoiding damage as Bremens throws knees to the body.
Bremens missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bremens.
Bremens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Bremens lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bremens unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James is breathing heavily.
Bremens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bremens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bremens.
Bremens missing with knees to the body.
Bremens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Bremens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Bremens blocking some punches.
Bremens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.#T1#
Bremens blocking some punches.
Bremens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Bremens manages to break the clinch.
James checks the leg kick.
Bremens tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Bremens as James shoots in.
Bremens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bremens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James missing with a left hand there. Bremens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bremens throws a head kick that misses.
Bremens lands a high kick!
Bremens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carl Bremens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremens throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from James does no damage.
Bremens feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bremens.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bremens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.#ROC2#James is rocked!
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Bremens.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bremens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bremens sprawls and moves away.#CL#
James moves into range and clinches up with Bremens.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bremens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bremens misses with a knee strike.
Bremens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Bremens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bremens prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James tries to work over Bremens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bremens missing with knees to the body.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
James avoiding damage as Bremens throws knees to the body.
Bremens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bremens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
James avoiding damage as Bremens throws knees to the body.
Bremens tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bremens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Bremens tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
Bremens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James tries to throw a body punch but Bremens avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Bremens scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bremens obliges.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bremens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bremens missing with knees to the body.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bremens landing knees to the body.
Bremens missing with knees to the body.
Bremens misses with a knee strike.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bremens trying to land knees to the body.
James takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Bremens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from James.
Bremens trying to land knees to the body.
James tries a body shot but Bremens blocks it.
James misses with some punches.
Bremens landing knees to the head.
James misses with a body punch.
Bremens misses with a knee strike.
Bremens misses with a knee to the head.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bremens trying to land knees to the body.
Bremens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Bremens trying to land knees to the body.
James misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Bremens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
James clinches with his opponent.
Bremens with a knee to the head.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bremens is defending well.
Bremens trying to land knees to the body.
Bremens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bremens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bremens lands a big knee to the head and James goes down! Bremens pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Bremens! |
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Event:
NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoover on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoover's guard now, I'm sure.
James won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking to advance position but Hoover has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
James tries to hold on but Hoover postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working to get back to half guard.
Hoover content just to control the position here. #T1#
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Hoover wants to stand but James is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James working to try and regain half guard.
James holds on, trying desperately to control.#T2#
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James tries to hold on but Hoover postures up.
Hoover wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James tries to hold on but Hoover pushes him away. #T3##SU#
Hoover get's back to his feet.
James misses with an uppercut.
Hoover misses with a wild body shot.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from James misses.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoover manages to avoid it.
Hoover attempts a counter takedown but James avoids it well and moves away.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
James avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Hoover clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoover tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position. #BC#
Hoover manages to break the clinch.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hoover! James is backing up but he can't get away as Hoover lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops James and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Hoover! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
James feinted with a counter takedown.
James misses with a straight right.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Cole shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. James takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Cole sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! James bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tammy Cole! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 31
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendricks, which made it look bad.
Hendricks throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendricks is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Hendricks circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
James darts in and clinches Hendricks up against the cage.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hendricks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
Hendricks lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hendricks slows down the pace here.
Hendricks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks blocking some punches.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from James.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
James misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hendricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Hendricks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James with a jab.
A swing and a miss from James.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Hendricks flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
A low kick lands for Hendricks.
#CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hendricks looking to slow down the pace here.
James pushes Hendricks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James misses with the head strike.
James tries to work over Hendricks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hendricks wants to break free but James has control.
Hendricks is trying to break free.
Hendricks is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Hendricks into the cage.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendricks up against the cage.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hendricks blocks an uppercut.
James working aggressively here.
James tries to work over Hendricks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hendricks clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James blocks a head kick by Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hendricks defends well and James ends up having to push Hendricks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendricks feints a counter leg kick.
Hendricks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendricks's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James misses with some punches.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard 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 fails with the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Hunter Hendricks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Hendricks throws a counter combo.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hendricks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hendricks there as he acknowledges the shot.
James tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendricks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks scores with a leg kick.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendricks moves away.
Hendricks throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Hendricks counters with a one-two to the body.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendricks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendricks defends it nicely.
James misses with a combination
and Hendricks counters with a straight right hand.
Hendricks tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hendricks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Hendricks counters with a straight that turns James's legs to rubber! Hendricks pushes forward with more strikes and James goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
A victorious Hunter Hendricks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 27
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Ngam Chit misses with an uppercut.
Ngam Chit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Ngam Chit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ngam Chit to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ngam Chit's guard.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Ngam Chit has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
James rushes Ngam Chit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
James throws a head punch that misses.
Ngam Chit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Ngam Chit tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ngam Chit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ngam Chit backwards.
James keeps control of Ngam Chit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ngam Chit is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks. #BC2#
Ngam Chit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngam Chit ducks under a wild hook from James.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Ngam Chit throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James tries to clinch up.
James throws a hook to the side of Ngam Chit's head but Ngam Chit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ngam Chit scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ngam Chit drops James with a straight left! Oh this is bad for James! Ngam Chit dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borwornsit Ngam Chit! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 23
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
James tests Da Cunha's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Da Cunha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Cunha is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Cunha has his back to the cage.
James lands a body shot.
A short right from James.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Cunha backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James lands a right hand.
Da Cunha trying to stall but James improves his position.
#TD2#
James wants the takedown. Da Cunha is fighting it off but James persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Cunha's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Da Cunha looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
#T1#
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Cunha is retaining full guard.
James trying to control but Da Cunha is working from the bottom.
James forces his way into half guard.
James is stalling here. Da Cunha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Da Cunha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
James prevents Da Cunha from improving position. #T2##SUB#
Da Cunha is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well. #SUB#
Da Cunha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, James rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Da Cunha's guard! Nice work there by James!
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Cunha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Da Cunha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB#
Da Cunha is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Da Cunha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James is working Da Cunha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James trying to control but Da Cunha is working from the bottom.
James looking to pass the guard. #T4#
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.
James trying to control but Da Cunha is working from the bottom.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Cunha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James 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.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Cunha struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard 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 lands a jab.#CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
James lands a shot to the body.
Da Cunha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
James pulls guard effortlessly.
Richard James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James wants to sweep here but Da Cunha controlling him for the moment.
Da Cunha sitting in guard here, content to control.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
James keeping moving, preventing Da Cunha from controlling successfully.
Da Cunha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
James looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Da Cunha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Da Cunha's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Da Cunha is not content to let James control the position.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Da Cunha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
James goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Da Cunha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James's guard! Nice work there by Da Cunha!
James keeping full guard, as Da Cunha tries to pass.
Da Cunha trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Cunha defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
James working a defensive guard but Da Cunha manages to pass into side control anyway.
Da Cunha is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James trying his best to control but Da Cunha has mounted him.
James is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Da Cunha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Da Cunha is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But James has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from James!
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James wants to control from the top but Da Cunha keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
James lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Cunha sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Da Cunha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Cunha's head.
James misses with a head shot. Da Cunha uses the momentum to regain guard.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Da Cunha 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. #SUB#
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Cunha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Da Cunha's legs - danger averted.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James trying to control but Da Cunha is working from the bottom.
Venicius Da Cunha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
James is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Richard James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Da Cunha throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Da Cunha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Da Cunha jumps guard.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James wants to control from the top but Da Cunha keeps moving.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Cunha is retaining full guard.
James stays in close to Da Cunha's body and controls the position.
Da Cunha will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Cunha throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James with the counter takedown but Da Cunha avoids it easily.
James scores with a jab.
James cracks Da Cunha with a good jab.
Da Cunha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Da Cunha to the mat! Da Cunha manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Da Cunha working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Richard James!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Richard James!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Richard James!
Richard James wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Richard James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 17
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
James throws a right hand that misses
and Hendricks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hendricks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James fails with the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James lands with a right hand.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendricks pinned against the cage. Hendricks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hendricks swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#T1#
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hendricks counters with an inside leg kick.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops James! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hendricks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
Hunter Hendricks is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Hunter Hendricks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
James stalks Ryan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryan's face. Ryan staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ryan to the ground. James is now in Ryan's guard.
Ryan has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
James wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
James takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ryan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by James.
#SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
James controls the position.
James tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryan's legs. #SUB#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from James are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
James misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
James tries for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
James happy to just control the position for now.
Ryan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of James. #T3#
Ryan dodges the ground and pound from James.
James tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The strikes coming from James are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well. #SUB#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
James has an Americana. Ryan 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 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Richard James!
Richard James retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Richard James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Timber throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Timber staying out of range there.
Timber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timber.
Timber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Timber ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James prevents Timber from breaking the clinch.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timber backwards.
Timber is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Timber is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Timber into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from James.
Timber is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Timber trying to stall but James improves his position.
Timber taking a breather.
Timber stalls. #T1#
James digs a right hand into Timber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Timber's gas tank.
James scores with a shot to the side of Timber's head.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timber backwards. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
Timber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James throws a monster overhand right that drops Timber! James follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard James!
Richard James is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Richard James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Leistung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leistung shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leistung takes one to the side of the head.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leistung moves away.
James jabs at Leistung's body.
Leistung shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leistung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leistung there as he acknowledges the shot.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Leistung is rocked!
James cracks Leistung's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Leistung slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before James can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Nutella.
James thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James trying to control the pace.
James throwing shots but Nutella is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nutella regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Nutella can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Nutella utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nutella being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutella for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James punishes Nutella's body with a nice straight punch.
Nutella tries to land a body kick#TD#
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Nutella didn't expect that.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James looking to pass the guard.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Nutella is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James wants to pass the guard but Nutella is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James throws an elbow that misses. Nutella uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Nutella!#REVB##SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet. #SUB#
Nutella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutella manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutella trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
James has his foot on Nutella's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nutella works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nutella drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Juan Nutella has been cut.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutella can do to turn this around?
Nutella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James. #TD#
Nutella gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Nutella manages to retain guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
James trying to move into half guard but instead Nutella has managed to sweep!#REVB#
James trying to control the position here. #SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nutella defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Nutella has passed into half guard.
#T1#
James trying to get back to full guard but Nutella takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nutella prevents James from getting the reversal.
James tries to hold on but Nutella postures up.
Richard James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
James is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
James tries to control the position but Nutella now has his back.
James just trying to survive but Nutella is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Nutella go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
James manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nutella's guard. Nice work there by James.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nutella defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James trying to control the pace.
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 Richard James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Nutella's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nutella looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Juan Nutella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nutella's shoulder. That is not cool.
James continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James working the ground and pound.
James is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nutella's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
James working the body and head with strikes.
James staying calm.#SUB#
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutella knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
James controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutella takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Nutella is rocked!
James cracks Nutella with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nutella is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
James in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nutella looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! James turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard James! |
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