Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2023

#R1#
Borisov goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.#TD#
Borisov drags the fight down to the ground.
Borisov keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. #SUB2#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borisov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borisov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
James has his foot on Borisov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borisov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James has his foot on Borisov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borisov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borisov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Borisov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borisov is aware though and is defending well.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borisov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James looks winded!#SUB#
Borisov has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Borisov is trying to keep James in close.
Borisov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Borisov dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
James keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Borisov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Borisov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borisov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borisov wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Borisov stays in close to James's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borisov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Borisov stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Borisov wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Borisov got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borisov has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Borisov passes into half guard.
Borisov is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Borisov is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Borisov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Borisov is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borisov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borisov is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borisov pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
James is looking for a sweep. Borisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hristo Borisov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Borisov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Borisov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
James has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Borisov doesn't defend quickly enough and James has managed to lock this one up! Can Borisov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to James on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jayden James!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kross lands with a right hand.
Kross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Kullo Kross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kross 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 Kross waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#James is rocked!
Kross is stalking James. James circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kross, and it's lights out! James really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kullo Kross!
A victorious Kullo Kross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
King scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James is looking to counter punch.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King digs a good hook to James's body.
King with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges. #ROC2#James is rocked!
Raymond King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
James drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! James drops to the canvas, hurt badly! King follows James to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond King!
Raymond King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Critical Mass Q159 $75 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R4
Date: Feb 23, 2023

#R1#
A head kick from Kross lands but James takes it in his stride.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kross thumps James with a low kick.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kross tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kross as he connects with a hook.
Kross jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kross lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.#T1#
Kross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Kross feints a jab and as James dips his head, Kross unleashes a brutal head kick that catches James right on the jaw! Timbeeer! James falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kross smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kullo Kross!
An out of breath Kullo Kross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
Prilla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prilla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left and a right from Prilla both land. Nice combination.
Prilla connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
The fighters circle, before Prilla throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into James's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Prilla lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Lane Prilla!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Prilla scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prilla.
Prilla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Prilla throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prilla scores with a spinning back kick!
Prilla throws a head kick that half lands.
Prilla stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Prilla digs a good hook to James's body.
Prilla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prilla shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Prilla.
Prilla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Prilla digs a good hook to James's body.
Prilla lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prilla, as that shot connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Prilla! #T2#
Prilla lands a body shot.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Prilla scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prilla keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Prilla works James's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Prilla throws a quick inside leg kick.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prilla.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Prilla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#KD#
Prilla lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Prilla takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#James is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prilla lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as James crumples to the floor! Prilla milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Prilla!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Hikotake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hikotake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hikotake working the body and head with strikes.
James tries to bench press Hikotake off him but Hikotake keeps the position.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hikotake off and has taken his back!
Hikotake tries to break free.
James gets his hands free as Hikotake looks to control. #SUB#
Hikotake showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
James seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Hikotake's chin but Hikotake turns very nicely into James's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Hikotake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hikotake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hikotake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James keeping full guard, as Hikotake tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hikotake is aware though and is defending well.
Hikotake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Hikotake looking to pass the guard.
Hikotake cracks James with a solid left hand.
Hikotake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James has momentary wrist control but Hikotake slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hikotake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hikotake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hikotake wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Hikotake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James is breathing heavily.
Hikotake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hikotake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hikotake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hikotake lands a couple of elbows.
Hikotake with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
James working for a triangle but Hikotake defends it easily.
Hikotake working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hikotake wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Hikotake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hikotake wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Hikotake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hikotake controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Hikotake sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Hikotake there.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Hikotake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Hikotake winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Hikotake sits in half guard.
James taking some punishment here, with Hikotake in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Hikotake there.
Hikotake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hikotake trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Hikotake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hikotake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hikotake lands with a punch from half guard.
Hikotake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hikotake uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suda Hikotake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hikotake scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hikotake.
Hikotake cracks James with an open hand slap.
Hikotake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hikotake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Nice combo by Hikotake! Oh, that's hurt him - James falls to the canvas and Hikotake follows him into side control. #ROC2#James is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Hikotake scoring with strikes.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James sneaks back into half guard.
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. Hikotake connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Hikotake is looking to advance position but James won't allow it. #SUB#
James looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hikotake passes into side control!
Hikotake is working James over with some ground and pound from side control.
Suda Hikotake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big shot lands for Hikotake! That's hurt James! Will he recover? Hikotake fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suda Hikotake!
Suda Hikotake was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Zaidi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
Zaidi controls the position.
My spies in Hilo Workout Center inform me that Zaidi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zaidi working the ground and pound from side control.
Zaidi scoring with punches and elbows.
Zaidi lands a strong strike to the head of James. That's dazed him! Zaidi looking to finish here. James is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Zaidi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
Mohsin Zaidi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Waterfall moves into the clinch successfully.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waterfall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Waterfall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Waterfall wants a takedown.
Waterfall wants a takedown.
James is working for takedown but Waterfall is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Waterfall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position. #SUB#
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Waterfall dives on top into guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waterfall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
James has his foot on Waterfall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Waterfall works his way back into a safe position though.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waterfall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waterfall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Waterfall sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Waterfall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterfall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waterfall defends well.
Waterfall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
James isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Waterfall stacks James on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Waterfall!
Waterfall moves into full mount!
Waterfall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Waterfall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Waterfall.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Waterfall looking to control and managing it successfully.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waterfall on the ground.
Let's hope that Waterfall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
James is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Waterfall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Waterfall throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.
Waterfall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James tries to reverse the position but Waterfall maintains control.
James is breathing heavily.
Waterfall controlling the position easily from mount.
Waterfall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Waterfall misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Waterfall content just to control the position here.
Waterfall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Waterfall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
James is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
James holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Waterfall tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Waterfall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James is trying to escape the mount.
Waterfall looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Waterfall has control of James's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and James regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Waterfall wants to stand but James is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waterfall throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Waterfall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Waterfall throws a head kick that half lands.
Waterfall fails with a takedown attempt.
Waterfall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Waterfall ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Waterfall clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Waterfall successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterfall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Waterfall's legs - danger averted.
Waterfall wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Waterfall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Waterfall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Waterfall dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Waterfall preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Waterfall got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waterfall has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Waterfall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
James keeping moving, preventing Waterfall from controlling successfully.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Waterfall tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Waterfall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard. #SUB#
James looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Waterfall pushes past his half guard into mount!
Waterfall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Waterfall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Waterfall content just to control the position here.
James is working to get back to half guard.
Waterfall controlling from mount. #T3##SU2#
Waterfall stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Chief Waterfall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Waterfall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Waterfall breaks from the clinch.
Waterfall shoots in but no luck this time.
James throwing a counter right hand but Waterfall manages to avoid it.
Jayden James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waterfall.
Waterfall fails with a takedown attempt.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4##CL2#
James gets tackled into the cage by Waterfall. Waterfall maintains the clinch.
James looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Waterfall. #TD2#
Waterfall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waterfall controlling the position.#SUB2#
Waterfall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Waterfall dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Waterfall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Waterfall.#CL2#
Waterfall clinches with his opponent.
Waterfall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Waterfall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Waterfall or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Waterfall persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Jayden James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waterfall.
Waterfall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Waterfall ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Waterfall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Waterfall doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waterfall closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Waterfall pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waterfall shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Waterfall dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Waterfall.
Waterfall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Waterfall works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Waterfall on that attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Waterfall gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Waterfall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Waterfall pulls James in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Waterfall working for a triangle but James defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Waterfall is on top in guard. #REVB#
Waterfall wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Waterfall is looking to stand up but James won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Waterfall controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
James looking for a guillotine here but Waterfall defends easily.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Waterfall controls the pace.
Waterfall passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waterfall is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jayden James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chief Waterfall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Waterfall in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Waterfall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waterfall 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Waterfall!

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Crawley scoring well with a low kick there.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bob Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crawley.
Crawley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawley. That's going to slow James down.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Crawley.
Crawley scores with a head kick. #ROC#James is rocked!
Crawley fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks James square on the jaw! Damn, James is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Crawley!
An out of breath Bob Crawley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quigley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quigley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Quigley coming out on top.
Quigley dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James looks up at the clock. Bad move! Quigley lands a right hand from hell, dropping James. Quigley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Matthew Quigley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sakuraba dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!#TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sakuraba cracks James with a big right hand but James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
James gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Sakuraba there.
Sakuraba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Sakuraba not doing much here. #SUB#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Sakuraba connects with a nice short shot to James's temple. #ROC2#James is rocked!#SUB2#
Sakuraba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. James is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hayato Sakuraba!
A very excited looking Hayato Sakuraba 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.

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Crawley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Crawley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawley scores with a jab to the head.
Crawley cracks James with a good jab.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Crawley lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Crawley stays standing though and waves James back to his feet!#ROC2#James is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawley ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking James out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Crawley!
After winning the bout, Billy Crawley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Sirotek shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Sirotek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Sirotek ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sirotek sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Sirotek avoids it this time.
Sirotek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Sirotek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sirotek shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Sirotek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Sirotek shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Sirotek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Sirotek lands but James takes it in his stride. #T1#
Sirotek tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sirotek sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Sirotek avoids it this time.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sirotek.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
Sirotek tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Sirotek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirotek sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Sirotek avoids it this time.
Sirotek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Sirotek dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Sirotek's head and hops out.
Sirotek sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Sirotek avoids it this time.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Sirotek.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sirotek shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sirotek fails in his attempt to clinch.
James tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sirotek tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
Sirotek fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
James stuffs the takedown.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.
Sirotek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
Sirotek is breathing heavily.
Sirotek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sirotek trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sirotek into the cage.
Sirotek tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sirotek is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Sirotek prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Sirotek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sirotek is defended easily by James.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Sirotek shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sirotek.
Sirotek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sirotek shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Petr Sirotek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirotek tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
Sirotek shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Sirotek pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Sirotek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirotek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirotek cracks James with an open hand slap.
Sirotek tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Sirotek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Sirotek persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Sirotek tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Sirotek shakes him off and moves away.
Sirotek scores with a shot to the body.
Sirotek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sirotek.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sirotek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sirotek.#T2#
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Sirotek. Sirotek gets slowly back to his feet.
James tries to counter with a clinch but Sirotek shakes him off and moves away.
Sirotek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sirotek throws a head kick that misses.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.
A nice combination there by Sirotek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirotek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sirotek off to one side.
Sirotek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Sirotek dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James wants to counter the offense by Sirotek and move into the clinch position.
James looking for a takedown.
James keeps control of Sirotek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sirotek is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Sirotek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Sirotek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Sirotek gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sirotek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but James is tightening it up a little... Sirotek has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sirotek reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sirotek taps out! Nice BJJ there by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jayden James!
Petr Sirotek spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my family, my friends and my trainers and also my sponsors. I'LL BE BACK!'.

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Zaire moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zaire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaire.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaire.
A shot in the inside from Zaire.
Zaire lands a body punch.
James looks winded!
Zaire cracks James with a nice body shot.
Zaire lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Zaire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed James clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
James is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zaire off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to escape but Zaire has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zaire lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can James hold on?! #T1##SUB#
Zaire is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! James is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Zaire!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire 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.

Event: Highland 169
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones .
Jones gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones .
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Jayden James has been cut.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James looks winded!
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones .
A right hand to the body from Jones .
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones .
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Jones gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
Jones scores with a shot to the side of James's head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Jones . #ROC#James is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones .
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Jones .
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops James to his knees! Jones keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimothy Jones !
Our winner, Jimothy Jones , 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.

Event: Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Gregory forces James back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gregory closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
A head kick misses from Gregory.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Gregory pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory connects with the punch.#T1#
Gregory tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Greg Gregory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gregory.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregory.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James throws out a counter right but Gregory avoids it with no problem.#T2##TD#
Gregory drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gregory avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gregory has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Gregory manages to pass to side control!
James tries to bench press Gregory off him but Gregory keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gregory happy to just control the position for now.
James is trying to improve his position.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working. #T3#
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gregory wants to stand but James has his arm trapped.
James gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gregory tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
James is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Gregory controlling the position easily from mount.
Gregory landing strikes from the mount.
Gregory scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
Gregory will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gregory looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gregory wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is trying to escape the mount.
James looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Gregory dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James blocks a head kick by Gregory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Gregory has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Gregory - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Gregory tries to tie him up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Gregory dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gregory trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gregory into the cage.
James has Gregory pressed against the cage, preventing Gregory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Gregory jumps guard but James stands there with Gregory around his waist. Gregory gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregory goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
Gregory is trying to stall.
Gregory gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Gregory is struggling to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Gregory pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gregory is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard. #REVR#
Gregory wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Gregory will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gregory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Gregory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Gregory wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Gregory to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Gregory wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gregory landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gregory passes into half guard.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gregory looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
James actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T3#
Gregory is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Gregory lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Gregory is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well. #SUB#
Gregory is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
James actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James is squirming around, avoiding Gregory's attempts to control the action.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James is squirming around, avoiding Gregory's attempts to control the action.
Gregory content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory tries to control but James wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Gregory!

Event: Highland 156
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Saigon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saigon stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saigon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnny Saigon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon thuds a left hand into James's body.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saigon scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Saigon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saigon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saigon scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Saigon lands with a nice body punch.
Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Saigon. #T2#
Saigon lands with a kick to the ribs.
James walks into a straight right hand from Saigon.
Saigon lands a slapping body shot.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saigon.#T3#
Saigon lands a nice shot to the body.
Saigon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saigon scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Saigon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saigon lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Saigon connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saigon can pounce on him.
Saigon is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saigon stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saigon lands with a nice body punch.
Saigon lands a jab to the head.
Saigon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saigon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Saigon lands a slapping body shot.
Saigon lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saigon.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
James is breathing heavily.
Saigon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Saigon trying to control the position but James is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Saigon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saigon 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 seems a little lost for a moment, as Saigon dominates the positioning.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saigon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James prevents Saigon from moving into mount.
Saigon scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon taking a breather here.
Saigon cracks James with a big right hand but James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Saigon controlling the position from side mount.
Saigon is working James over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon tries to move into full mount but can't pass James's legs.
Saigon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Saigon controls the position.
Saigon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
James tries to buck Saigon off but Saigon is having none of it.
Saigon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt James will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Saigon.
James looking for a sweep but Saigon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Saigon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saigon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Saigon.#SUB#
Saigon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saigon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Saigon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saigon 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.
Saigon controlling the position easily from mount.
Saigon dominating with strikes here.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saigon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saigon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon lands a couple of good shots and James has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saigon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure James doesn't escape. #SUB#
Saigon looking for the RNC.
James is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Saigon working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon connects with a body shot.
Saigon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Saigon persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon delivers a nice body kick.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saigon dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Saigon's head and hops out.#T1#
Saigon throws a one two combo.
Saigon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saigon clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Saigon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saigon throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saigon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T3#
Saigon punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Saigon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saigon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saigon jabs at James's body.
Johnny Saigon is winning the standup battle so far.
Saigon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.#T4#
Saigon cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saigon jabs at James's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Saigon scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saigon 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:24
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
A less than humble Johnny Saigon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from James as Lee shoots in.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.#SUB2#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#SUB2#
James working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lee has passed into half guard!
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. #T1#
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
James is not content to let Lee control the position.#SUB2#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James looks winded!#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage. #SUB2#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
James with the active half guard here but Lee passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lee is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. James looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lee gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. James is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lee lets go of the hold and James can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Lee!
A victorious Robert Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 140
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Lawris throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James throws out a counter right but Lawris avoids it with no problem.
Lawris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lawris.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawris scores with a four punch combination!
Lawris looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawris.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawris.
A right-left combo lands from Lawris. #TD#
Lawris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but James is tightening it up a little... Lawris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lawris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lawris taps out! Nice BJJ there by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jayden James!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Petrov is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it. #CL#
Petrov rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by James. #T1#
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Petrov pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petrov tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Petrov lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James looks winded!
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards. #T3#
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James letting Petrov take a breather here.
Petrov lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#James is rocked!
Petrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Petrov cracks James with a nice body shot.
Petrov pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petrov presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrov stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov connects with a nice cross there... James is looking wobbly and Petrov recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send James to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Petrov jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vyacheslav Petrov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2022

#R1#
Fluke tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fluke tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Fluke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
James won't allow Fluke to pass to mount.
James tries to roll over but Fluke keeps him under control.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fluke seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fluke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fluke's back!
Fluke wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
James working for a choke but Fluke is defending well. #T1##SUB#
James is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fluke is defending well though. James let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
James working for the choke.
Fluke tries to break free. #SUB#
James is persistently looking for the submission but Fluke is defending it well.
Fluke is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
James is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fluke is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jayden James!

Event: CTFA 14: Bresnar Vs Neich
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
James walks into a jab.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murray cracks James with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
We've been told by Murray's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray lands a jab.
James walks into a left hand.
That kick from Murray tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Murray connects with a jab.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murray lands a jab.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murray.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.#T2#
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Murray scores with a four punch combination!
Murray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murray scoring well with a low kick there.
Murray is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murray lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#James is rocked!
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Murray.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Murray dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Murray lands a jab to James's midsection.
Murray lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Murray cracks James with a good jab.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James looks winded!
Murray cracks James with an open hand slap.
Murray drops James with a straight right hand, right on the button! Murray follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Murray!

Event: CTFA 13: Bresnar Vs Harvey
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
A left and a right from Grang both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Grang.
Grang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grang scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Grang.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grang.
Grang feints a jab promting James to slip. Grang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Grang catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Grang scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#James is rocked!
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Grang finish him?
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grang throws an overhand right that drops James like a sack of potatoes! Grang dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jinski Grang!

Event: CTFA 12: Michel Vs Bresnar
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Clemente. That snapped James's head back.
Clemente scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clemente stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Clemente connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clemente's corner calls for a 1-2. Clemente obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Julio Clemente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Clemente. That snapped James's head back.
Clemente catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemente connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clemente scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clemente feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Clemente cracks James with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clemente has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning James to stand back up!#ROC2#James is rocked!#T1#
James bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Clemente comes at him with an uppercut from hell! James falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! James was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Clemente!
Julio Clemente made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This must be joke? He was not even my shoulder height. Give Eliz, I will get the title as fast as possible, and he will be my stepping stone.'.

Event: CTFA 11: Grang Vs Scott
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potter is defended easily by James.
As Potter tries to get set, James tries to push him back and clinch up but Potter manages to avoid the attempt.
Potter tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #CL2#
Potter clinches.
Potter has James pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Potter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Potter wants to clinch.#T1#
Potter is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James is looking to counter the offense by Potter and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
James is looking to counter the offense by Potter and move into the clinch.
Jayden James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Potter.
Potter misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Potter catches James right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Potter takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Potter.
Potter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Potter goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Potter is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potter tries to clinch up.
Potter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3##TD2#
Potter drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
James is looking to cinch up a triangle. Potter throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to James's body to avoid the submission. James has instead reached around Potter's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! James arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jayden James!

Event: NYCL 15 - Foster vs Carlos
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.#CL2#
Houston has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Houston is struggling to control the position.
Houston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James is working for takedown but Houston is calmly controlling the position for now.
James has Houston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Houston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houston 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 attempts a counter takedown but Houston avoids it well and moves away.
Houston dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Houston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Houston in particular looking to stall.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Houston wants to control but James is keeping him busy. #SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James manages to get to full guard.
James keeping full guard, as Houston tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
James has his foot on Houston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Houston works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Houston drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Houston off! Houston jumps back into James's guard.
Houston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Houston. #T3#
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Houston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
James is looking to cinch up a triangle. Houston throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to James's body to avoid the submission. James has instead reached around Houston's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! James arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jayden James!

Event: NYCL 7-Timmons v Thomas
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Kristiansen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anders Kristiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristiansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kristiansen defends it well.
Kristiansen connects with a crisp jab.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kristiansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Kristiansen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Kristiansen.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kristiansen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Kristiansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kristiansen looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen connects with a jab.#T2#
Kristiansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kristiansen off to one side.
James feints the counter takedown.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kristiansen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kristiansen jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Kristiansen lands a left and a right that send James crashing to the mat, dazed. Kristiansen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#James is rocked!
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristiansen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops James to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! James looks to clinch but Kristiansen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! James taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anders Kristiansen!
An out of breath Anders Kristiansen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYCL - 2
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Timmons.
Timmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Timmons tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmons is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
James working for a guillotine from mount but Timmons is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Timmons to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Timmons shrugs it off.
Timmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
James looking to secure an arm triangle but Timmons defends it well. #SUB#
James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Timmons manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Timmons, who protects the arm well.
Timmons is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Timmons is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is breathing heavily.#SUB#
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Timmons manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Timmons actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Timmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Timmons trying to control from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Timmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Timmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Timmons wants to control but James is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Timmons looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James prevents Timmons from standing back up. #SUB2#
Timmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Timmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Timmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Timmons defends it well. #SUB2#
Timmons actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura but Timmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage. #SUB#
James is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Timmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James is looking to pass into half guard but Timmons pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Timmons is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Timmons wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Timmons wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Timmons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
Timmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Timmons has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Timmons manages to pass to side control!
Timmons tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Timmons passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James!
Timmons tries to control but James wriggling away.
Timmons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control James haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Timmons is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas Timmons will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
James tries for a takedown but Timmons circles away easily
and Timmons counters with a nice body shot.
Timmons lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timmons pinned against the cage. Timmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut there from Timmons.
Timmons lands a body shot.
Nicholas Timmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicholas Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timmons as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayden James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmons can pounce on him.
A head kick from Timmons lands but James takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Timmons as James shoots in.#T1##KD2#
Timmons lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Timmons takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#James is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Timmons uses the oldest trick in the book to send James tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Timmons is absolutely delighted - when James wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicholas Timmons!
Nicholas Timmons thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##TD#
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hardwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardwood looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
James is working to tighten his grip on Hardwood's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hardwood has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but James is really squeezing tight and eventually Hardwood passes out! James breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jayden James!

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