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Event:
KOFC 41 - Jones vs Sionis
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Wrecking Ball. No joy for James on that attempt.
Wrecking Ball stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Wrecking Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrecking Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Wrecking Ball takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball scores with a shot to the side of James's head. #BC#
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrecking Ball, as that shot connected.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wrecking Ball as he avoids it easily.
Boon Wrecking Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.
Wrecking Ball lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wrecking Ball, right into the meat.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrecking Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrecking Ball connects with a single shot there.
Wrecking Ball lands an overhand right.
Wrecking Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrecking Ball wants it to stay on the feet.
Wrecking Ball looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James looks winded!#TD#
Wrecking Ball drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wrecking Ball distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wrecking Ball advances position into side control!
Wrecking Ball is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecking Ball lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wrecking Ball lands a few punches from side control.
Wrecking Ball landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
James tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wrecking Ball tries for a kimura but James is defending well. #T2#
Wrecking Ball cracks James with a big elbow.
Wrecking Ball will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wrecking Ball connects with a decent elbow.
Wrecking Ball scoring with punches from side control.
James tries to improve position but can't.
Wrecking Ball working the ground and pound from side control.
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wrecking Ball connects with a decent elbow.
Wrecking Ball 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.
Wrecking Ball working the ground and pound.#SU#
Wrecking Ball stands up.
Wrecking Ball lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrecking Ball jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wrecking Ball connects with a jab.#T3#
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Wrecking Ball.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin James has been cut.
Wrecking Ball keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wrecking Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries to break the clinch but Wrecking Ball is controlling the position. #BC#
Wrecking Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrecking Ball lands with a good body shot.
Wrecking Ball lands with a right hand.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James checks a leg kick.
Wrecking Ball scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Wrecking Ball throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wrecking Ball throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
James takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrecking Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Wrecking Ball lands a body punch.
Wrecking Ball misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrecking Ball.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrecking Ball connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Wrecking Ball manages to get an easy takedown there - catching James on his heels. He'll look to pass James's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrecking Ball working some strikes from top position.
Wrecking Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boon Wrecking Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin James's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Wrecking Ball lands.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wrecking Ball throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wrecking Ball is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Wrecking Ball clinches with his opponent.
Wrecking Ball has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wrecking Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Wrecking Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Wrecking Ball. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Wrecking Ball.
James is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrecking Ball throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Wrecking Ball lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Wrecking Ball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James walks into a left hand.
Wrecking Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball works James's body with a nice hook.
Wrecking Ball thuds a left hand into James's body.
Wrecking Ball scores with a body shot.
Wrecking Ball throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Wrecking Ball misses with a low kick.
Boon Wrecking Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wrecking Ball has managed to clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James is trying to break free.
Wrecking Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head. #BC#
Wrecking Ball breaks from the clinch.
Wrecking Ball scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecking Ball throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and James counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Wrecking Ball manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boon Wrecking Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrecking Ball drops an elbow to the side of James's head. #SU#
Wrecking Ball postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for James to stand up.
Wrecking Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Boon Wrecking Ball is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
James tries to sprawl but Wrecking Ball drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wrecking Ball lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Wrecking Ball looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wrecking Ball drops an elbow to the side of James's head. #SUB#
Wrecking Ball seems to be looking for submissions.
Wrecking Ball seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James is trying to stand up here but Wrecking Ball is controlling him well.
James trying to hold on to Wrecking Ball's head to control him but Wrecking Ball postures up.
#SU#
Wrecking Ball decides to stand up.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Wrecking Ball throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Wrecking Ball tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrecking Ball lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
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 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wrecking Ball tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James checks a low kick from Wrecking Ball.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Wrecking Ball lands.#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James is trying to pull guard but Wrecking Ball turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boon Wrecking Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.#BC#
Wrecking Ball manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
James forces Wrecking Ball back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boon Wrecking Ball dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin James's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
James dives in and grabs Wrecking Ball's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrecking Ball pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James dives in and grabs Wrecking Ball's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrecking Ball pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James walks into a left hand.
Wrecking Ball sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wrecking Ball scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wrecking Ball stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wrecking Ball lands with an overhand left.
Wrecking Ball with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Wrecking Ball misses.
Wrecking Ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kevin James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrecking Ball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecking Ball with a jab.
Wrecking Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wrecking Ball throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James looks for a takedown but Wrecking Ball sprawls well.
Boon Wrecking Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wrecking Ball's corner calls for a 1-2. Wrecking Ball obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wrecking Ball punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wrecking Ball wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wrecking Ball throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wrecking Ball lands a jab to James's midsection.
Wrecking Ball throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily. #CL#
Wrecking Ball rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrecking Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Still in the clinch, Wrecking Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrecking Ball throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Wrecking Ball.#T2#
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!
Wrecking Ball jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrecking Ball connects with an inside leg kick.
Wrecking Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wrecking Ball is looking to score with low kicks.
Wrecking Ball jabs at James's body.
Wrecking Ball delivers a nice body kick.
Wrecking Ball tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.#CL#
Wrecking Ball clinches with his opponent.
Wrecking Ball lands with a right to the head.
Wrecking Ball lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrecking Ball cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Wrecking Ball misses.
Wrecking Ball lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrecking Ball defends well and James ends up having to push Wrecking Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wrecking Ball throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James drops his hands momentarily and Wrecking Ball takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Wrecking Ball clinches up against the cage.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wrecking Ball.
#BC#
Wrecking Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Wrecking Ball gets a clinch.
Wrecking Ball gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Wrecking Ball pulls James into guard.
Boon Wrecking Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James throws an elbow that misses. Wrecking Ball uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Wrecking Ball!#REVR#
Wrecking Ball seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Kevin James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boon Wrecking Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wrecking Ball has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boon Wrecking Ball!
A victorious Boon Wrecking Ball thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kevin James was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough opponent, my hats off to him. I want to thank both my sponsors and coaches'.
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Event:
KOFC 35 - Diehard vs Grice 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Baeck explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Baeck with a hook.#CL#
James drives through and clinches with Baeck against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
James jumps guard and drags Baeck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baeck won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Baeck being controlled here momentarily.
James trying to control the position.
James wants to sweep here but Baeck controlling him for the moment.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##ES#
James has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baeck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Baeck makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Baeck avoids the head kick by James.
#CL2#
Baeck closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Baeck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baeck is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Baeck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baeck lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin James has been cut.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baeck is able to avoid easily.#TD#
James scores with a takedown into Baeck's guard.#ES2#
Baeck has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. James is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
James seems to be working for a kimura but Baeck defends the submission attempt.#T3#
James stops Baeck from getting back to his feet.
James stalling. #SUB#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baeck is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Baeck to regain full guard.
James looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baeck keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #SUB#
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baeck manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Baeck in his guard.#REVB#
Baeck tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Baeck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin James's cut.
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.
#R2#
Baeck is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baeck. That did some damage!#TD#
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Baeck throws James to one side and escapes!
Bill Baeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baeck closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Baeck pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baeck to the ground. James is now in Baeck's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Baeck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James wants to control from the top but Baeck keeps moving.
James with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
James has closed the distance and engaged Baeck in a clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baeck throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a good low kick that Baeck was not able to check.
Baeck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
#CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
James slowing the pace effectively.
James stalls.
James seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
James with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Bill Baeck has been cut.
Jab, jab by Baeck - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
Baeck tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Baeck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kevin James is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
James darts in and clinches Baeck up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James prevents Baeck from breaking the clinch.#T4#
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baeck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James leaning against his opponent.
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!
Baeck tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baeck misses with a double jab.
Baeck misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
James scores with a takedown into Baeck's guard.
Baeck is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
James stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Baeck has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! James manages to get his head free but now Baeck has transitioned to an armbar! James grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Baeck! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Baeck!
Bill Baeck thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kevin James spoke after the fight, saying 'Tough opponent, my hats off to him. I want to thank both my sponsors and coaches'.
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Event:
KOFC 28 - Leonidas vs Ei
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Bakajovic. No joy for James on that attempt.
Bakajovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Bakajovic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for James!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James struggling a bit here.
Bakajovic misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic grinds an elbow into James's temple.
James tries to buck Bakajovic off but Bakajovic is having none of it.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bakajovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.#T1#
James wants to control but Bakajovic postures up.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakajovic lands a few punches from side control.
Bakajovic just content to control the position.
James wants to control but Bakajovic postures up.
James trying to remain calm as Bakajovic controls from the top position.
A control attempt from James but he's now mounted!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bakajovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bakajovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bakajovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bakajovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bakajovic connects with a nice short shot to James's temple. #T3#
James is trying to control but can't.
Bakajovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
James is trying to control but can't.
Bakajovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bakajovic fails with a takedown attempt.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bakajovic moves away and avoids it.
Bakajovic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James misses with a right hand #CL#
and Bakajovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Bakajovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Bakajovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bakajovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakajovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
James is trying to keep Bakajovic in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakajovic content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bakajovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Bakajovic gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage. #TD#
Bakajovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakajovic lands in his opponent's guard.
James wants to stand but Bakajovic is controlling the position.
Bakajovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Bakajovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Bakajovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
James is working an open guard so Bakajovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Bakajovic's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakajovic pinned against the cage. Bakajovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakajovic slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrij Bakajovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Bakajovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bakajovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Bakajovic has clasped his hands together around James's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
James tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Andrij Bakajovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bakajovic content just to control the position here.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Bakajovic controlling from mount.
James wants to hold on but Bakajovic pushes him away.
James is trying to escape the mount.
Bakajovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bakajovic controlling his opponent.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bakajovic with a couple of short strikes.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Bakajovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakajovic scores with a decent looking hook.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakajovic moves away.
Bakajovic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bakajovic misses with a few strikes there.
James misses the jab.
Bakajovic is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Bakajovic as James shoots in.
James dodges the punch combination from Bakajovic.
#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bakajovic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bakajovic manages to end up in side control.
James gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bakajovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Bakajovic is taking a breather. James says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakajovic wants to pass the guard but James is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James trying to control here.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bakajovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Bakajovic's guard.
Bakajovic is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.#T3#
James won't allow Bakajovic to sweep him here.
Andrij Bakajovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakajovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James wants to control from the top but Bakajovic keeps moving.
Bakajovic trying to control the position here.
James won't allow Bakajovic to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakajovic keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James shoots in and drives through. Bakajovic sprawls well.
Bakajovic shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakajovic.
James shoots in and drives through. Bakajovic sprawls well.
Bakajovic feinted with a counter takedown.
Andrij Bakajovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.#CL2#
Bakajovic gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kevin James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakajovic landing knees to the head.
Bakajovic avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
Stalling in the clinch from Bakajovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrij Bakajovic.
Well Bakajovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrij Bakajovic!
In defeat, Kevin James stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tough opponent, my hats off to him. I want to thank both my sponsors and coaches'.
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Event:
KOFC 22 - Diehard vs Gomez
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
James has Suvorov up against the cage in a clinch.
Suvorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suvorov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to ground and pound but Suvorov uses the momentary lack of control by James to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suvorov wants to get back to full guard but James has mounted him!
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suvorov tries to hold on but James pushes him away. #T1#
Suvorov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
James controlling the pace for now.
Suvorov is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
James content just to control the position here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James unloading with bombs!
James throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James controlling the position easily from mount.
James trying to control but Suvorov is having none of it.
Suvorov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suvorov is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can. #T3#
Suvorov wants to control but James is having none of it.
Suvorov is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
James looking to ground and pound but Suvorov is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James cracks Suvorov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Suvorov wants to control but James is having none of it.
Suvorov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James landing punches. #SUB2#
Suvorov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James. #SUB2#
James goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Suvorov is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suvorov postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Suvorov gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin James!
Kevin James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 16 - Mubango vs Dren
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalev with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin James has been cut.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovalev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Kovalev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovalev scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Kovalev has James pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Kovalev to work.
Kovalev seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kovalev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovalev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kovalev.
James tries to pull guard but Kovalev holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
Kovalev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James is trying to pull guard but Kovalev has him pressed against the cage.
Kovalev stalling the fight.
Kovalev lands a left hand.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James tries to clinch but Kovalev moves away
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
#CL2#
James clinches with his opponent.
Kovalev lands with a right to the head.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Vladimir Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovalev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kovalev to keep the fight standing.
James being controlled against the cage.
Kovalev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Kovalev stalling the fight.
Kovalev keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Kovalev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovalev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovalev as James tries to tie him up.
James letting Kovalev take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Kovalev. #T3#
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kovalev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
James looks winded!
Kovalev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James tries to circle away but Kovalev has him pinned against the cage.
Kovalev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovalev lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Kovalev - that landed with a thud.
Kovalev lands a nice uppercut.
Kovalev digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovalev effectively controlling the action here.
Kovalev lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards. #T4#
Kovalev controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovalev lands an uppercut.
Kovalev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovalev avoids the damage to the body.
Kovalev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
James jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Kovalev stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kovalev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kovalev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kovalev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kovalev lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
That has opened up Kevin James's cut even more.#KD#
Kovalev drops James with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but James looks back up at him and smiles so Kovalev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
James is rocked!
A head kick misses from James.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovalev finish him?
Kovalev moves in close and cracks James with a massive right hand! James, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kovalev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!
The defeated Kevin James had this to say: 'Tough opponent, my hats off to him. I want to thank both my sponsors and coaches'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by James!
Barnard misses the shot to the body.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elly Barnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnard misses with a combination
#CL#
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnard.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
Barnard swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James wants to clinch up but Barnard keeps it at a distance.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnard sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnard throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to clinch but Barnard is avoiding it.
Barnard misses with the combination.
Barnard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnard.
James is looking to clinch.
Barnard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin James has been cut.#T1#
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James is looking to slow Barnard down with leg kicks. #KD#
James lands a big head kick that sends Barnard tumbling to the mat! James takes a step backwards and waves Barnard back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Barnard is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Elly Barnard has been cut.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Barnard is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?#CL#
James closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
James breaks the clinch.
#CL#
James has Barnard up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
James decides to pull guard.
James has control of Barnard's left arm, preventing Barnard from doing any damage. #SUB#
Barnard is sitting in close to James's body. James has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barnard is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barnard is tapping! That was a very nice submission by James.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin James!
A very excited looking Kevin James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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