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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
James rushes Young and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James has Young pushed against the cage.
Young is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Young tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.
Young has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Arlo James has been cut.
James ducks under a wild hook from Young.
James throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
James ducks under a wild hook from Young.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young misses with a left hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a good cross that connects.
Stan Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James working Young over with strikes.
James is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Young!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James landing shots from mount.
James throwing strikes here but Young is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Young?
Young is breathing heavily.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James controlling his opponent.
James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3#
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James landing shots from mount.
James putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James dominating with strikes here.
James raining down hammerfists from mount.
James has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Young's face.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James landing punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
James breaks from Young's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
James working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Young looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by James! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arlo James! |
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Event:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn scores with a shot to the body.
Thorn tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Thorn misses.
James blocks a jab.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James throws a counter combo.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
James is looking for the big counter here.
Thorn misses with a left hand #CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorn as James tries to tie him up. #T1#
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn feints a jab promting James to slip. Thorn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Arlo James has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!#ROC#James is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Thorn moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt James! Thorn continues to tee off on James, landing with a left and a right! Thorn connects with a right hand that leaves James sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Thorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Thorn! |
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Event:
MMAH 79
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James wants to clinch up but Tarasov keeps it at a distance.
Tarasov swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Tarasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarasov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arlo James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
James keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
Tarasov is stalling in the full guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Tarasov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Tarasov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarasov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tarasov is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Tarasov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Further stalling from Tarasov.
Tarasov wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tarasov controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick by James misses #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Tarasov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarasov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tarasov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarasov avoids it really well and circles away.
Tarasov blocks a head kick by James.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
Tarasov controlling the pace for now. #T1##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarasov moves to the back position.
Tarasov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of James's body.
#T3#
Tarasov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
Tarasov continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iosef Tarasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
James shoots in and drives through. Tarasov sprawls well.
Tarasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James misses with a right hand #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Tarasov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarasov wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
James wants to stand up but Tarasov is controlling him. #T1#
Tarasov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
James wants to stand and escape but Tarasov is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tarasov 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarasov as he avoids it easily.
Iosef Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlo James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from James is predictable there #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Tarasov controls the position. #T2#
Tarasov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Tarasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T4#
Tarasov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James won't allow Tarasov to pass to mount.
Tarasov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
James dives in and grabs Tarasov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarasov pushes down on James's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iosef Tarasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov passes into half guard.
Tarasov controlling the action here.#T1#
Tarasov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for James!
Tarasov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarasov moves to take his opponent's back.
Tarasov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More hug and hope from Tarasov.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tarasov.
Tarasov continues to hold on tight.#T3##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James tries to escape but Tarasov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tarasov biding his time, controlling James.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov had his way with Arlo James in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Tarasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Tarasov eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
James is trying to stand back up but Tarasov is controlling him
Tarasov is controlling the pace.
Tarasov works his foot free and advances to mount.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tarasov controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tarasov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
James has given up his back here. Will Tarasov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
What can James do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Tarasov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can James do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosef Tarasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarasov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosef Tarasov!
Iosef Tarasov retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023 |
Stan Blakkendecker really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 224.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Arlo James was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
James leaves Desjardins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Desjardins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
As James looks to move away, Desjardins throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Desjardins tries to clinch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James moves in looking to clinch but Desjardins pushes him off.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desjardins as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches.
Desjardins has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James taking a breather.
James tries to pull guard but Desjardins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
A short right from James.
James has Desjardins pressed against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Desjardins gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Desjardins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Desjardins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desjardins looking to control.
Desjardins trying to control the position here.
Desjardins wants to sweep but no luck.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desjardins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desjardins 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.#T2#
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James slips under a jab from Desjardins.
A jab from James finds it's way through Desjardins's defenses.
Desjardins shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Desjardins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Desjardins.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As James looks to move away, Desjardins throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Desjardins throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws a right hand that Desjardins ducks under and follows up with a left that Desjardins also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Desjardins.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Desjardins is rocked!
James dances in with a quick combination. Desjardins is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from James snaps Desjardins's head back. Desjardins stumbles backwards against the cage. James steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Desjardins's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Desjardins just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arlo James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
One fails with a takedown attempt.
One keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on One's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
One keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
James rushes One and presses him up against the cage.
One wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
One tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlo James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of One One.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from One.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James tries a body shot but One blocks it.
James working aggressively here.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
James slows down the pace here.
James lands a right hand.
James is trying to force a seperation but One has the dominant position.
One has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards. #BC2#
One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
One keeps the fight on the outside.
James tries to clinch but One moves out of range.
James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a left right combination that sends One crashing to the mat - James wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding One out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arlo James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Akbar misses the target.
Some wild striking there from James.
Akbar wants to counter with a clinch but James pushes him away.#CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James pushes Akbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akbar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Akbar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Akbar misses.
Akbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James leaning against his opponent.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akbar misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Akbar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James blocking some punches.
James is pushing Akbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James works on Akbar's body with a couple of short punches.
Akbar misses with the head strike.
Akbar can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
James digs a right hand underneath Akbar's ribcage. Akbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James blocks a body shot from Akbar.
James blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Akbar working aggressively here.
#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akbar.
Akbar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Akbar swings for the body but James moves out of range.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Akbar seems unphased.
James defending well as Akbar loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James defending well as Akbar loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
James has Akbar up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a right hand. #T3#
Akbar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James is stalling here.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands with a right to the head.
Akbar tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Akbar back against the cage.
James stalling the fight.
The referee calls for James to work.
A head punch on the inside from Akbar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
Akbar working aggressively here.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from James.
James is pushing Akbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Akbar fails to land.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo James dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
James gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akbar fails to land. #BC#
James breaks the clinch.
#CL#
James moves into range and clinches up with Akbar.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James stalling in the clinch.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Akbar tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akbar can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from James.
James blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Akbar tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Come on James - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Akbar fails to land.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akbar working aggressively here.
#TD#
James has hold of one of Akbar's legs. Akbar is fighting the takedown attempt but James gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Allah Akbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
Akbar misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
A right hand to the body from James.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Akbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from James.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akbar up against the cage.
James lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Akbar trying to land knees to the body.
James is working Akbar over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Akbar.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlo James is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Akbar misses with a combination
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akbar thinking.
Akbar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Akbar misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akbar. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akbar misses with a lunging right hand
letting James counter with a right hand.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Akbar off the cage and back into range.
Akbar tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Akbar throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akbar missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akbar tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akbar missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akbar throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Akbar.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James wants to land a leg kick but Akbar is out of range.
Akbar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
James throws a nice looking combination but Akbar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
James has Akbar up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from James.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akbar struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Akbar up against the cage.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
James moves into the clinch.#TD#
James gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Akbar regains 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 knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akbar on the ground.
James wants to stand but Akbar is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo James 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Akbar wants to clinch.
James blocks the body kick.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akbar.#CL#
Akbar tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
James's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akbars head. #T1##BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akbar wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James scores with a nice right hand.
Akbar tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akbar.
Akbar misses the jab.#CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Allah Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allah Akbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James is leaning against Akbar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
James clinches up with Akbar and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Akbar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
James forces Akbar back against the cage and clinches.
Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akbar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akbar misses with a hook.
James looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akbar avoids the head kick by James.
Akbar tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Akbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James. #T3#
Akbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from James misses.
Akbar throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
James clinches with his opponent.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akbar.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James just leaning against Akbar, taking a breather.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akbar tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
James works the jab nicely.
Akbar misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James misses with the combination.
Akbar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Akbar throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akbar throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.#CL#
James rushes Akbar and presses him up against the cage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Arlo James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akbar has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Arlo James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlo James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlo James! |
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