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Event:
Pulse 73 - Marx vs Joney
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and The Refugee counters with a takedown into side control.
The Refugee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Refugee scores with punches from side control. #ROC#
James is rocked!
The Refugee tries to advance to mount but James denies him.
James is not content to let The Refugee control the position.
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Refugee.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Refugee cracks James with a big elbow.
The Refugee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
James is trying to control The Refugee's posture but The Refugee avoids it. #T1#
James is looking for a sweep.
The Refugee 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.
James is not content to let The Refugee control the position.
James is looking to reverse the position.
The Refugee moves into full mount!
The Refugee lands a couple of good shots and James has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Refugee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of James's body.
James wants to control his opponent's hands but The Refugee gets his hands free.
The Refugee is hanging on to James's back as he tries to escape.
James is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get The Refugee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
The Refugee lands shots from the back.
The Refugee is raining down hard shots and and James has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abdul The Refugee!
A determined Abdul The Refugee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
James rushes Ferreira and presses him up against the cage.
Ferreira jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferreira drops back down to his feet.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Diego Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferreira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferreira tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Ferreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferreira fails to pull guard.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferreira backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferreira or not.
A short right from James on the inside.
Nice elbow from James. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Ferreira tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ferreira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Ferreira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferreira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ferreira is trying to move to mount but James reverses beautifully and ends up in Ferreira's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
James wanted to stand there but Ferreira had control of the position.
Ferreira wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James controlling from the top position.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James postures up.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SU2#
James stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carlos Diego Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James dips to his left and cracks Ferreira with an uppercut!
Ferreira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferreira with a poor takedown
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by James.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira somewhat.
Ferreira shoots and misses
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira with a poor takedown
and James counters with a crisp right that sends Ferreira to the canvas! James follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie James!
Eddie James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Unknown tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Unknown tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unknown just manages to avoid it.
James misses with a hook. Unknown ducked under it nicely.
James backing away here, and Unknown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from James misses.
Unknown feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from James.
A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target.
Unknown misses with a head kick.
As Unknown backs away, James returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
James looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Unknown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Unknown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James misses with a low kick.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Unknown wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Eddie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target.
Unknown looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James misses with a right hand
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws a leg kick that misses.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unknown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Unknown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Unknown throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Unknown with a nice cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown throws a leg kick #TD#
and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.
James content to stall in guard here.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Unknown's guard.
James is pressing down on Unknown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Unknown is holding on for now.
James stops Unknown from getting back to his feet.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES2#
Unknown manages to escape and get back to his feet!
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Unknown tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Unknown.
James misses with a low kick.
Unknown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Unknown tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
James throws a leg kick but Unknown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Unknown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
#T4#
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Unknown blocks the leg kick.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Unknown seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a leg kick but Unknown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Unknown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Unknown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Unknown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Unknown.
Unknown misses with a leg kick
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Unknown is rocked!
Unknown throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a good low kick that Unknown was not able to check.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Unknown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Unknown tries a head kick but it misses.
Unknown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
Unknown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James lands a nice hook to Unknown's body. Unknown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Unknown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Unknown is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James works Unknown's body with a nice hook.
A big right followed by a crushing left from James knocks Unknown out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie James!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from James lands but Jung takes it in his stride.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jung scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Jung lands with a nice body punch.
Jung misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jung misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from James.
Jung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Jung uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
James throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Jung takes the fight into the clinch.
Jung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jung.
#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
Jung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jung looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Jung tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung throws a body punch but James moves out of range. #TD2#
Jung shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James is doing well to control the position and prevent Jung from advancing to side control.
James tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg.
James tries to kick Jung off but Jung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung tries to pass to full mount but James defends it. #T2#
James is looking to escape.
James wants to stand back up but Jung manages to pass into side control.
Jung works to advance to full mount. James defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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!
James is trying to escape the mount.
Jung works his way to his opponent's back.
James rolls, trying to escape but Jung keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jung working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
James tries to break free.
James trying to get back to his feet but Jung is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Jung is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Well, with Jung on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before James is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
James fending off the submission attempt from Jung. #T3#
Jung throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting James!
James tries to escape but Jung has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Jung looking for the RNC.
James trying to get back to his feet but Jung is in full control for now.
James trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jung struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
James trying to get back to his feet but Jung is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Jung is cranking James's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for James! He's tightened the choke and James is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sungwon Jung!
Sungwon Jung looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you so much, thank you for coming.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react.
James looks to land a combination but Lester avoids it well.
Lester is looking for a counter combo.
Eddie James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James jabs at Lester's body.
James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands a slapping body shot.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Lester seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Lester seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Lester avoids a kick to the body.
James takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Lester is looking for a counter combo.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester staying out of range there.
Lester went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As James looks to move away, Lester throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.#T2#
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Lester throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
James throws out a powerful jab.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lester had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Lester slips a straight right by James.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
James has closed the distance and engaged Lester in a clinch.
Lester is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks. #T3##BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James scores with a nice strike.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.#CL2#
James instigates a clinch.
Lester prevents a body shot from James. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
James misses with a body shot.
Lester is looking for a counter combo.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lester throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James misses with an uppercut.
Lester appears to be looking for a big counter.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lester backs up against the cage.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from James.
Lester appears to be looking for a big counter.
James cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James catches Lester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James looks to land a combination. Lester sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from James.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lester needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Lester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. James catches Lester right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands with a cross. #T2#
Lester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lester takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James lands a slapping body shot.
James scores with a head kick.
James scores with a punch to the head.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lester as he jumps to the side.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head.
James lands with a straight right. Lester didn't see that one coming.
Lester slips a jab from James.#T3#
Lester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lester scrambles back to his feet.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with a right hand
and Lester counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jack Lester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lester is looking for a counter combo.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lester walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
James lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lester.
Lester throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lester moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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 throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James cracks Lester with a good jab.
Lester takes one on the button.
Jab by James.
James misses with a body shot.
Lester appears to be looking for a big counter.
James is looking to clinch.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands a two punch combo.
James throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick.
As James looks to move away, Lester throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James lands with a straight right. Lester didn't see that one coming.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Lester seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James punishes Lester's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lester is trying to break free.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Nice body punch from James.
James is working Lester over against the cage.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James lands a head shot.
James misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James misses with a wild combination.
Eddie James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
James darts in and clinches Lester up against the cage.
James lands a nice elbow.
Lester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jack Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lester is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lester is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Lester has been working on his elbows in the gym.
James has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lester lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie James!
A relieved looking Eddie James 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1#
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Fire.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Fire tries to clinch up.
Eddie James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fire throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James throws a good cross that connects.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fire at a distance.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fire wants to clinch.
James throws a big counter combination but Fire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James thuds a left hand into Fire's body.
Fire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! James slams his shin into Fire's torso.#T1#
Fire shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fire walks into a straight right hand from James.
James jabs Fire right on the nose. Fire blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Fire down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Fire back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Fire is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fire walks into a left hand.
Fire is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Some wild striking there from James.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Fire's jaw, knocking him onto his back! James dives in looking to finish as Fire flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block James's strikes! James is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Fire's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Fire was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie James!
After winning the bout, Eddie 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:
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Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
James misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James lands a head shot.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James takes one to the chin there.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brooks sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James lands a jab to the nose.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brooks. Brooks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brooks in his tracks.
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!
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Brooks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Brooks's shoulder, as Brooks tries to avoid the shot.
James missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James throws a lazy right hand but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
James misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Brooks scores with a jab.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
Brooks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Brooks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the body from James misses
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks.
Brooks ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Brooks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brooks tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
James throws a leg kick which misses Brooks's front leg but catches the back leg as Brooks tries to avoid it.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James attempts a counter takedown but Brooks avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James misses with a wild combination.
James throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
James staying out of range there.
James throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James slips under a jab from Brooks.#T3#
Brooks misses with a straight right.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James throws a leg kick but Brooks moved away.
Brooks scores with a jab to the head.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Brooks walks into a left hand.
James blocks a head kick by Brooks.
#CL2#
Brooks has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
James has hold of one of Brooks's legs. Brooks is fighting the takedown attempt but James gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James postures up.
#T4##SU#
Brooks is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brooks takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from James finds it's way through Brooks's defenses.
James tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brooks lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brooks's guard.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Brooks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brooks prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie James will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Brooks blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Brooks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Brooks.
James explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
James blocks a head kick by Brooks.
James misses with the combination.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James lands an overhand right.
Jab by James.
James misses with a straight right.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
#T1#
Brooks misses the jab.
James misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from James.
James digs a good hook to Brooks's body.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brooks doesn't seem bothered though.
James blocks a jab.
James swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
James misses with the head strike.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
Brooks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Brooks slips under a jab.
James avoids the head kick by Brooks.
James half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from James misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Brooks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Brooks's head.
James avoids the head kick by Brooks.
James is looking to chop away at Brooks's legs.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.#CL2#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brooks tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brooks into the cage.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Brooks 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
James throws out a leg kick but Brooks moves out of range and James only half commits.
Brooks tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from James.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brooks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James throws a series of punches but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Brooks throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Brooks digs a good hook to James's body.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Brooks off balance momentarily.
Brooks lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a body shot
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brooks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooks checks a leg kick.
James misses with a hook.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brooks works the jab nicely.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
James connects with a leg kick. Brooks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brooks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James slips under a jab from Brooks.
It looked like James was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brooks.
James looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brooks doesn't seem phased though.
Brooks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie James will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Brooks.
Brooks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James lands a head shot.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
A left lands for James.
Brooks walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from James misses.
Brooks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks cracks James with an open hand slap.
James tries to score with a low kick but Brooks moves his leg out of the way.
James fakes the leg kick and cracks Brooks in the body.
Brooks throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James throws a low kick but Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks lands a lovely overhand right.
James lands an overhand right.#T1#
James lands with a nice body punch.
James throws a lazy right hand but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brooks throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Brooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brooks.
Brooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James misses with a hook to the body
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
Brooks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Brooks.
James misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Brooks clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Brooks lands with a shot to the body.
James lands with a cross.
Brooks tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
James lands a head shot.
Eddie James is winning the standup battle so far.
James looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Brooks scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Brooks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
Brooks jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James misses with a body kick.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eddie James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brooks tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by James.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Brooks.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Brooks misses with some punches.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James lands a body shot.
Eric Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Brooks.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eddie James!
Our winner, Eddie James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blinder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blinder 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 throws a jab when Blinder was well out of range.
Blinder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blinder misses with a head kick.
James is looking for a counter combo.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
James gets tackled into the cage by Blinder. Blinder maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder misses with a hook to the ribs.
James is trying to push Blinder away but Blinder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blinder prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blinder back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blinder misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Blinder has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blinder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blinder unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Blinder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blinder doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Blinder misses with a jab, cross combination.
James connects with the punch.#T2#
James slips a jab and a cross from Blinder.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blinder tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Blinder ducks under a wild hook from James.#CL2#
Blinder pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Blinder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eddie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peaky Blinder.
A knee to the head by Blinder.
James blocks a body shot from Blinder.
Blinder stops a takedown attempt from James.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Blinder scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Blinder manages to break the clinch.
Blinder thows a left - swing and a miss!
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James misses with a leg kick. #T3#
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Blinder off the cage and back into range.
Blinder misses with a body kick.
Blinder misses with a series of wild punches.
James is looking for a counter combo.
Blinder lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peaky Blinder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blinder.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Blinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blinder throws a leg kick but James checks it. #T4#
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blinder blocks a leg kick.
Blinder is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Blinder tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like James was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blinder.
Blinder swinging wildly here.
James throws a lazy right hand but Blinder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blinder throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Blinder closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Blinder slips under a jab.
As James backs off Blinder throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
Blinder is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Blinder has James up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peaky Blinder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blinder misses with a two punch combination.
Blinder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Blinder rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Blinder is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blinder missing with knees to the body.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blinders head.
Blinder scores a nice knee to the body.
Blinder presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder is working James over against the cage.
Blinder landing knees to the body.
Blinder misses with a knee to the head.
Blinder tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Blinder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blinder obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Blinder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Blinder blocks a leg kick.
Blinder misses with a wild combination.
Blinder fails in his attempt to clinch.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James is looking to counter punch.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blinder.
Blinder tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Eddie James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blinder tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blinder swinging wildly here.
Eddie James is winning the standup battle so far.
Blinder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Blinder closes the distance and clinches.
Blinder connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Blinder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blinder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #T3#
Blinder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peaky Blinder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blinder drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eddie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peaky Blinder.
James works over Blinder's head and body with a nice combination.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Blinder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blinder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blinder misses with a punch to the body.
James pushes Blinder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blinder digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank. #T4##BC2#
Blinder manages to break the clinch.
Blinder misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Blinder looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Blinder.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blinder throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James throwing a counter right hand but Blinder manages to avoid it.
Blinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blinder tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peaky Blinder 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#
Blinder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blinder throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
James blocks a head kick by Blinder.
Blinder connects with a solid leg kick.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Blinder.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Blinder counters with a one-two to the body.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blinder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Blinder ducks under a wild hook from James.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James blocks a head kick by Blinder.
#T1#
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blinder throws a hook but James blocks it.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James blocks the body kick.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Blinder has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
#BC2#
Blinder breaks the clinch.
Blinder has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
James moves out of range as Blinder throws a body kick.
Blinder tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Blinder tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Blinder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blinder closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Peaky Blinder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Blinder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James blocks a jab.
Blinder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James throws a leg kick but Blinder moved away.#CL2#
Blinder has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Blinder misses with a knee strike.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Blinder.
James lands an elbow inside that Blinder shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blinder misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blinder obliges.
Blinder blocking some punches.
#T3#
Blinder fails to pull guard.
Blinder tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Blinder breaks the clinch.
Blinder is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blinder wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Blinder moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Blinder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blinder.
Blinder throws a counter combo.#T4#
Blinder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James throws a hook to the side of Blinder's head but Blinder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Blinder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blinder tries to clinch there but James circles away.
A punch combination from James misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blinder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Blinder darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peaky Blinder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blinder 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peaky Blinder!
After winning the bout, Peaky Blinder 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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