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Event:
UCF 4: Wells v Jiurgite
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Mantzurin throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mantzurin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Mantzurin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mantzurin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mantzurin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mantzurin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantzurin throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Mantzurin in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Mantzurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantzurin controlling the position. #SUB#
Mantzurin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mantzurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Mantzurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Mantzurin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mantzurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Mantzurin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantzurin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mantzurin takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mantzurin looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mantzurin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mantzurin.
James is not content to let Mantzurin control the position. #T4#
Mantzurin lands a nice forearm strike.
James takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James looks winded!
Mantzurin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mantzurin cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mantzurin 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.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Mantzurin controls the position. #SUB#
Mantzurin has an Americana. James didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mantzurin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mantzurin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Monni Mantzurin!
After winning the bout, Monni Mantzurin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated LeBron James had this to say: 'Im tired man.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spence throws out the jab.
Spence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spence throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spence tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spence's guard.
Spence is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SU2#
James stands up from half guard.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James with the counter takedown but Spence avoids it easily.#T1#
Spence looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Spence pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spence misses with a right hand #TD2#
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spence's guard.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but James passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR##SU2#
James decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spence pushes James off but James dives into side control.
Spence could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
James decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Spence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Spence pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spence throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and James manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVR#
Spence tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spence wants to sweep but James has passed to side control!#SU2#
James stands up.
Spence throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spence tries to push off, looking to stand up, but James manages to move to mount!
Spence tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.#T4#
Spence tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
Spence tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that round.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spence misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spence tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James passes into side control, despite Spence's attempt to control the position.
LeBron James has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Spence tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but James presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Spence working to try and regain half guard.
Spence wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
James content just to control the position here.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SU2#
James stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Spence throws a leg kick #TD2#
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
Spence explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James moves away from the strike by Spence.
Spence tries to clinch #TD2#
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Spence didn't expect that.
Spence is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spence.
Spence is looking to get back to full guard here but James has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SU2#
James decides to stand back up.
Spence lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for James. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spence misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spence misses with a hook.
James feints the counter takedown.#T4#
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Spence is predictable there #TD2#
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spence's guard.
Spence is wriggling around but James manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR##SU2#
James decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spence lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
James is standing up over Spence. Spence looks to escape but James dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Spence tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Trent Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spence attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James with the counter takedown but Spence avoids it easily.
Spence is really struggling to find his range with his punches. James's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spence is wriggling around but James manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SU2#
James postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Spence to stand up. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Spence misses the target.
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spence tries to push off, looking to stand up, but James manages to move to mount!
#SU2#
James get's back to his feet.
Spence wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James feints the counter takedown.
Spence looks to clinch #TD2#
so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Spence is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Spence.
James with the counter takedown but Spence avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Spence. Those never looked like landing.
James feints the counter takedown.
Trent Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James slips a straight right by Spence.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spence defends it well.
Spence 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.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spence throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James feints the counter takedown.
Trent Spence is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Spence throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Spence pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Spence misses with a left hand #TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spence tries to kick James off in order to stand up. James Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2#
James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Spence darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and James counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spence!
Spence tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence wants to escape the position.
Trent Spence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBron James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
James stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to LeBron James.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeBron James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Legend fails to land the takedown.
Legend looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Legend persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Legend pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Legend goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigandi Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James tries to break free but Legend pushes him back against the cage.
James working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Legend manages to break the clinch.
Legend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Legend darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Legend into the cage.
James feints the counter takedown.
James tries to break the clinch but Legend is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Legend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend fails to land the takedown.
Legend tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legend tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Legend ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Legend is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Legend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legend tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legend changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Legend manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
James defending well as Legend loads up on a big left hand.
Legend throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Legend throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legend's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legend looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Legend persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Legend shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Legend is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James with the counter takedown but Legend avoids it easily.
Legend shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Legend fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Legend misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Legend shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Legend shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legend's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Legend on that attempt.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Legend darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Legend into the cage.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Legend has double underhooks.
James can't break the clinch.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legend wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Legend pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legend or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
Nice defenses there by James.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Legend keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Legend fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Legend tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legend doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Legend looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Legend pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Legend is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James with the counter takedown but Legend avoids it easily.
Legend fails with an attempt to clinch.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legend.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
LeBron James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legend.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
Legend shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigandi Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Legend misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legend or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
James feints the counter takedown.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
James with the counter takedown but Legend avoids it easily.#T1#
James stuffs the takedown.
Legend gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and James counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Legend!
Legend bucks up and tries to throw James off but instead James has got his back!#SU2#
James gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Legend throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Legend tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Legend ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legend misses with the combination.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Legend with a poor takedown #TD2#
and James counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
James decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Legend loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legend's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
Legend dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Legend's head and hops out.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legend.
Legend loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Legend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legend off to one side. #T3#
Legend shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legend.
Legend darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Legend into the cage.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
James tries to break the clinch but Legend is controlling the position.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legend darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Legend into the cage.
James feints the counter takedown.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James tries to break the clinch but Legend is controlling the position.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Legend shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Legend looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Legend wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James with the counter takedown but Legend avoids it easily.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Legend shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Legend fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Legend on that attempt.
Legend bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legend's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigandi Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legend somewhat.
Legend is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legend throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James with the counter takedown but Legend avoids it easily.
LeBron James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legend changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Legend manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Legend tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legend somewhat.
Legend misses with a double jab.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Legend misses with a straight right.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Legend.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.#T2#
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
James with the counter takedown but Legend avoids it easily.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Legend, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James with the counter takedown but Legend avoids it easily.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Legend fails with the takedown.
Legend closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Legend pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Legend pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sigandi Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Legend, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Legend shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.#T4#
Legend is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
Legend shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Legend keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Legend keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeBron 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeBron James! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1167 Round 1
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
James scores with a one two! Davis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Rhino Davis has been cut.
James shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Davis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from James.
Davis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis really is a fat lump.
James tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Davis manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
James tries to kick Davis off in order to stand up. Davis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Davis advances to full mount.
Davis controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Davis throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! James has his hands clasped together but Davis breaks the hold and James is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhino Davis!
The defeated LeBron James had this to say: 'Im tired man.'. |
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