Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose 147
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Tadageru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jam shoots in for a takedown but Tadageru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Tadageru rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.
Tadageru is pressed up against the cage. Jam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tadageru down to the mat. Tadageru avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakachi Tadageru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Jam.#CL#
Jam tries to keep at a distance but Tadageru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tadageru after a bit of a struggle.
Tadageru can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Jam tightens his grip and picks Tadageru up, before dumping him to the ground. Tadageru manages to land in guard.
Jam postures up. #T1#
Tadageru wants to sweep but no luck.
Jam trying to control but Tadageru is working from the bottom.
Jam preventing the sweep.
Jam postures up.
Jam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tadageru keeping full guard, as Jam tries to pass.
Jam won't allow Tadageru to sweep him here.
Tadageru trying to control the position.
Tadageru is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2##TD#
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru distracts Jam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Tadageru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tadageru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jam is keeping the position for now.
Jam controls Tadageru momentarily but Tadageru frees himself.
Tadageru working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jam's head.
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Tadageru lands a couple of elbows.
Tadageru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tadageru lands a nice forearm strike.
Jam is looking to regain half guard here but Tadageru keeps moving and retains side control.
Tadageru works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tadageru lands an elbow.
Tadageru is putting a hurting on Jam here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jam is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Tadageru is chipping away with strikes.
Jam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tadageru off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tadageru trying to control the hands but Jam breaks the grip.
Tadageru rolls, trying to escape but Jam keeps control of the position.
Tadageru is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tadageru fending off the submission attempt from Jam.
Tadageru tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tadageru regains half guard.
Tadageru is trying to maintain the position but Jam is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Tadageru looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tadageru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jam tries to roll over but Tadageru keeps him under control.
Tadageru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jam can do to turn this around?
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Jam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jam's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru working the head and body with strikes.
Jam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tadageru is working away from the top position though.
Tadageru is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jam has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Tadageru drops an elbow to the side of Jam's head.
Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tadageru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jam is looking to improve his position.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jam is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Jam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tadageru is working away from the top position though.
Jam is trying to get back to full guard.
Jam wants to control but Tadageru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tadageru winds up and cracks Jam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Jam's hands, connecting with Jam's forehead.
Jam is looking to control Tadageru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jam avoid being mounted?
Tadageru 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.
Jam taking some punishment here, with Tadageru in his half guard.
Jam moves into full guard.
Tadageru trying to control but Jam is working from the bottom.
Tadageru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Jam 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.
Jam is trying to keep Tadageru in close.
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Tadageru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jam's head.
Jam keeping full guard, as Tadageru tries to pass.
Tadageru trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tadageru stands and throws Jam's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Jam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tadageru off and has taken his back!
Tadageru turns into Jam and is now in his guard.
Jam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jam wants to sweep but no luck.
Tadageru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru lands a couple of elbows.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tadageru distracts Jam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tadageru cracks Jam with a solid left hand.
Jam trying to keep a closed guard but Tadageru is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakachi Tadageru dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Tadageru darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tadageru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tadageru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jam moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam has momentary wrist control but Tadageru slips an elbow through the middle.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jam's guard.
Jam is looking for a sweep. Tadageru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jam wants to control but Tadageru is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Tadageru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Tadageru there. #SUB2#
Jam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tadageru scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jam has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tadageru is looking to take a break and control but Jam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jam has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jam wants to get back to full guard.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Jam's hands, connecting with Jam's forehead.
Jam trying to control here. #T2#
Tadageru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tadageru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jam trying to hold on to Tadageru's head to control him but Tadageru postures up.
Jam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tadageru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tadageru's back!
Jam doesn't have the hooks in and Tadageru manages to turn into his guard.
Tadageru will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tadageru postures up and lands a big shot to Jam's brow.
Jam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tadageru passes Jam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tadageru with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jam keeps working. #T3#
Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Jam's temple.
Tadageru is trying to control the action in half guard but Jam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jam is looking to improve his position.
Tadageru winds up and cracks Jam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tadageru trying to control the action but Jam is working from the bottom.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jam's guard.
Tadageru working Jam over with strikes.
Jam taking some punishment here, with Tadageru in his half guard.
Tadageru lands strikes from half guard.
Tadageru wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy.
Jam is looking to improve his position.
Jam is still trying to improve position.
Jam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tadageru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sammy Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tadageru pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nakachi Tadageru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tadageru, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakachi Tadageru!
A victorious Nakachi Tadageru thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jam throws a right and a left that Cervenka avoids nicely.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Cervenka digs a good hook to Jam's body.
Cervenka with a hook.
Jam needs to keep his hands up - Cervenka had a free shot at his head there.
Cervenka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Cervenka throwing a counter right hand but Jam manages to avoid it.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jam.
Cervenka swinging wildly here.
Jam moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.#T1#
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cervenka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jam dives in and grabs Cervenka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cervenka pushes down on Jam's head and hops out.
Jam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
We've been hearing reports that Cervenka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Cervenka clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka. #BC2#
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cervenka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cervenka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Jam connects with a jab.
Marek Cervenka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka scores with a hook.
Cervenka misses the jab.
Cervenka lands a jab.
Cervenka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jam jabs at Cervenka's body.
Nice defenses there by Jam.
Jam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cervenka under the eye.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming.
Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cervenka tries to clinch
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jam clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a jab when Jam was well out of range.
Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cervenka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cervenka swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Cervenka darts in trying to clinch
and Jam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervenka.
It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4##TD2#
Jam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cervenka's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jam seems to be looking for submissions.
Cervenka is looking to improve his position.
Cervenka is refusing to be controlled, as Jam sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Cervenka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cervenka misses with an uppercut
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Cervenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka misses with a few strikes there.
Jam takes one on the button.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Cervenka clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Cervenka misses with a body punch.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Jam blocking some punches.
Cervenka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jam can do to turn this around?
A short left from Cervenka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Cervenka keeps control of Jam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cervenka misses with the head strike. #T1##BC2#
Jam breaks the clinch.
Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Cervenka gets caught napping as Jam dives in and scores a takedown. Cervenka manages to retain guard.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jam manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Cervenka is trying to stand up here but Jam is controlling him well.
Jam wants to control but Cervenka is keeping him busy.
Cervenka tries to roll over but Jam keeps him under control.
Jam is pressing down on Cervenka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cervenka is holding on for now. #T2#
Jam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cervenka tries to roll over but Jam keeps him under control.
Jam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cervenka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jam tries to pass to full mount but Cervenka defends it. #SUB2#
Jam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cervenka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jam. #T3#
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet.
Cervenka is looking for a sweep. Jam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jam not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka cracks Jam with a good jab.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka darts in trying to clinch
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cervenka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cervenka lands a jab.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
Cervenka jabs Jam right on the nose. Jam blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Cervenka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Cervenka throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Cervenka forces Jam back against the cage and clinches.
Jam goes for a takedown attempt but Cervenka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cervenka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jam counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Cervenka moves into the clinch.
Jam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cervenka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jam has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cervenka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jam can turn it around.
Jam goes for a takedown attempt but Cervenka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy right hand. Jam should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Cervenka. #T1#
Cervenka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Jam's shoulder, as Jam tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka scores with a three punch combo!
Cervenka jabs at Jam's body.
Cervenka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jam takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Jam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jam misses the jab.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut
and Jam counters with a nice body shot.
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!#CL#
Cervenka pushes Jam up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Jam wants to get back to striking at distance but Cervenka won't allow it.
Cervenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam.
Marek Cervenka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam. #TD2#
Jam has hold of one of Cervenka's legs. Cervenka is fighting the takedown attempt but Jam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jam wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cervenka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jam is one step ahead there.
Jam won't allow Cervenka to get back to his feet. #T3#
Jam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jam is fighting to break Cervenka's control of his arms but Cervenka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jam controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jam.
Marek Cervenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Jam.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Jam moved out of range.
Jam defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range.
Jam doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jam scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Cervenka tries to sprawl but Jam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jam is pressing down on Cervenka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cervenka is holding on for now.
Jam is trying to control. Cervenka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Cervenka clearly takes 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.#R4#
Jam throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cervenka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka misses with a jab to the body
and Jam counters with a nice body shot.
Jam slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka moves away from the strike by Jam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka scores with the left hand. Jam knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Cervenka finds it's way through Jam's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Cervenka as Jam shoots in.
Jam cracks Cervenka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1##TD2#
Jam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cervenka was covering up waiting for the punch and Jam finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Jam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cervenka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jam trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Cervenka is striking but Jam is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2#
Jam is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Cervenka wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jam in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Jam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cervenka pushes Jam off looking to stand but Jam dives back in and keeps control.
Cervenka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jam. #T3#
Cervenka is trying to control but can't.
Cervenka is refusing to be controlled, as Jam sits in half guard.
Cervenka wants to improve his position but Jam is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Jam moved out of range.
Jam doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cervenka throws a hook but Jam avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Jam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jam throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Jam slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Jam let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cervenka fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Jam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Cervenka does it's job there.
Cervenka fails to land with a series of punches.
Cervenka drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cervenka ducks right into an uppercut from Jam.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming.
Cervenka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sammy Jam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Cervenka throws an overhand right that lands on Jam's shoulder, as Jam tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cervenka throws a jab when Jam was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jam shoots in for a takedown but Cervenka shows good takedown defense.
Jam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cervenka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jam somewhat.
Cervenka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cervenka misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Jam counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Jam feints and as Cervenka raises his hands in defense, Jam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cervenka is looking to stand up but Jam isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Cervenka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jam is one step ahead there.
Cervenka is working hard here to advance position.
Cervenka being controlled here, momentarily.
Jam trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Cervenka is looking to stand up but Jam isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jam passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cervenka is looking to reverse the position.
Jam tries to score with some ground and pound. Cervenka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Jam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cervenka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sammy Jam has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Cervenka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet.
Jam moves into full mount! Cervenka won't be happy about that!
Jam controlling the pace for now.
Marek Cervenka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Jam looking to secure an arm triangle but Cervenka defends it well.
Jam won't let Cervenka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jam trying to control but Cervenka is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Jam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cervenka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka!

Event: Bellicose 127
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright cracks Jam with a good jab.
Cartwright throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jam to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartwright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cartwright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jam doesn't seem bothered though.
Cartwright lands a head shot.#CL2#
Cartwright drives through and clinches with Jam against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Cartwright working aggressively here. #T1#
Cartwright lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a body punch.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jam tries for a takedown but Cartwright manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jam as he jumps to the side.
Jam moves away from the strike by Cartwright.
A little feinted left hand from Jam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.#T2#
Cartwright is looking to score with low kicks.
Jam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Jam, which made it look bad.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Jam sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sammy Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright punishes Jam's body with a nice straight punch.
Clin Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright fails with the takedown
letting Jam counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Cartwright looking to score a takedown here. Jam is defending well but Cartwright drives through and ends up in Jam's guard.

Jam wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Jam misses with a hook #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Jam didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Jam.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving.
Jam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Jam pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Jam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Jam looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Jam.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Jam has wrist control.
Jam looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clin Cartwright 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#
Cartwright connects with the punch.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cartwright misses with a looping right.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jam as he jumps to the side.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cartwright tries to stand but Jam is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Cartwright wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jam's closed guard. He's half up but Jam has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jam pivots and extends the arm, Cartwright falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jam! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Jam!
Sammy Jam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bellicose 117
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jam defends it nicely.#CL2#
Gracie has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jam on the side of the head.
Gracie cracks Jam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jam but Jam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sammy Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Gracie.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Jam struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands. #TD2#
Gracie has picked Jam up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jam wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie throwing shots but Jam is blocking nicely.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is pressing down on Jam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jam is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Jam is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. Jam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jam is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie stops Jam from getting back to his feet.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jam wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jam moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Reinaldo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Jam's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jam is keeping the position for now.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinaldo Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a left hand
letting Jam counter with a right hand.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Jam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie tries to clinch but Jam moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Jam sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Jam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie works Jam's body with a nice hook.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jam pinned against the cage. Jam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jam is looking to counter punch.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Jam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is looking to clinch but Jam is avoiding it.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Jam's guard.#T3#
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reinaldo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie won't allow Jam to get back to his feet.
Jam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinaldo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jam to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the action but Jam is working from the bottom.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Jam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jam wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie controls the position.
Jam is not content to let Gracie control the position. #T3#
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Jam off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Gracie clinches.
Jam is trying to break free.
Jam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Gracie has hold of one of Jam's legs. Jam is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Jam being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 102
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jam as he jumps to the side.
Tadageru walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tadageru.
Jam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Jam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Jam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Jam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tadageru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tadageru regains half guard.
Tadageru gets full guard.
Tadageru trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tadageru will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Tadageru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jam looking to pass the guard.
Tadageru tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Jam avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Jam drops back looking for a leg! Tadageru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tadageru manages to kick Jam off! Jam jumps back into Tadageru's guard.
Jam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tadageru is keeping the position for now.
Jam stopping the sweep attempt from Tadageru.
Tadageru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jam's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tadageru stays in close to Jam's body and controls the position. #T2#
Tadageru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tadageru landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jam controlling the position.#SUB2#
Jam has his foot on Tadageru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tadageru works his way back into a safe position though.
Tadageru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tadageru's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Jam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tadageru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jam defends well.
Jam passes Tadageru's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Tadageru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tadageru.
Jam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tadageru wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Jam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jam passes Tadageru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tadageru manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tadageru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tadageru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard.
Tadageru working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jam looking for a sweep. Not yet Jam, not yet. #SUB2#
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Jam has his foot on Tadageru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tadageru works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tadageru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tadageru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jam takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tadageru working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tadageru working the head with strikes.
Tadageru lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tadageru trying to control the action but Jam is working from the bottom.
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 Nakachi Tadageru will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Tadageru feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Jam has his foot on Tadageru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tadageru works his way back into a safe position though.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tadageru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tadageru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving.
Tadageru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jam working a defensive guard here.
Tadageru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tadageru is in close to Jam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jam has momentary wrist control but Tadageru slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB2#
Jam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tadageru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tadageru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tadageru has managed to get both his arms back between Jam's legs - danger averted.
Tadageru is working Jam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Jam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tadageru is in close to Jam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tadageru 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.#SUB2#
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru landing with the ground and pound.
Jam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Jam looking to control.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving.
Tadageru postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tadageru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jam can do to turn this around?
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tadageru is one step ahead there.
Tadageru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tadageru is aware though and is defending well.
Tadageru scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Jam 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.#T3#
Tadageru connects with a couple of short punches.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Jam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tadageru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tadageru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jam is keeping the position for now.
Jam working a defensive guard here.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tadageru is one step ahead there.
Tadageru lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4##SUB2#
Jam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tadageru is aware though and is defending well.
Tadageru sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jam keeping full guard, as Tadageru tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jam has his foot on Tadageru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tadageru works his way back into a safe position though.
Jam wants to sweep here but Tadageru controlling him for the moment.
Tadageru is working Jam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tadageru working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jam's head.
Tadageru is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tadageru lands a couple of elbows.
Tadageru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakachi Tadageru dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tadageru shoots in looking for a takedown. Jam tries to sprawl out of it but Tadageru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tadageru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Tadageru gets caught napping as Jam dives in and scores a takedown. Tadageru manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Tadageru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tadageru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jam looking to pass the guard.
Jam passes Tadageru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tadageru is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sammy Jam!
Sammy Jam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Bellicose 86
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor , as that shot connected.
Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor .
Jam moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor 's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jam off to one side.
Jam walks into a straight right hand from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a body punch #TD#
and Jam counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Jam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jam passes to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jam looking for a guillotine from mount but Taylor is having none of it. #SUB#
Jam working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Taylor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Jam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Taylor can't escape the position.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taylor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taylor ! #SU2#
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jam, up you get!
Jam defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Jam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Taylor .
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Jam fails to land the takedown.
Taylor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jam goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Jam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Jam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Jam.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Jam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Jam seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jam. #T3##SUB#
Jam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Jam eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jam wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Jam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Jam eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Jam is controlling him #SUB#
Jam is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jam seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Sammy Jam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Jam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Jam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to control but Jam postures up.
Sammy Jam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Taylor is pushing Jam's head away, looking to escape. Jam manages to hold on to the position though.
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor is trying to work for a sweep but Jam has mounted him!#SUB#
Jam looking to secure an arm triangle but Taylor defends it well. #SUB#
Jam goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taylor turns into him and now he's in Jam's guard.
Taylor wanted to stand there but Jam had control of the position. #SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Jam misses with the combination.
Jam swinging wildly here.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Jam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Taylor !
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jam in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Taylor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jam!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Jam!

Event: Bellicose - Bors vs Dash
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam blocks a jab.#TD#
Jam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cervenka to the ground. Jam is now in Cervenka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervenka keeping full guard, as Jam tries to pass. #SUB#
Jam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cervenka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cervenka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cervenka! #REVB#
Cervenka wants to stand but Jam has his arm trapped.
Jam wants to control but Cervenka postures up.
Jam's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cervenka wants to stand but Jam is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cervenka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cervenka tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jam.
Jam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Jam looking for a guillotine here but Cervenka defends easily.
Jam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cervenka's guard. #SUB#
Jam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cervenka has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jam wants to work for an arm triangle but Cervenka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Jam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cervenka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jam. #T2##SUB#
Jam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jam trying to mount his opponent but Cervenka defends it.
Cervenka looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jam 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.
Cervenka is trying to stand back up but Jam is controlling him #T3##SUB#
Jam seems to be working for a kimura but Cervenka defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jam 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. #SUB#
Jam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cervenka sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cervenka tries to kick Jam off but Jam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Jam is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Jam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cervenka sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cervenka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cervenka can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jam is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cervenka to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Jam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Cervenka closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.
Cervenka pushes Jam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jam is working for takedown but Cervenka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Cervenka lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Jam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cervenka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cervenka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jam wants a takedown but no success here.
Cervenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka gets underhooks to prevent Jam's takedown attempt.
Jam has Cervenka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cervenka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jam wants a takedown.
Jam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Jam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cervenka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cervenka misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cervenka can't find room to land a body shot as Jam controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cervenka.
Jam wants a takedown.
Cervenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cervenka lands with a left to the head.
Jam is working for takedown but Cervenka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cervenka pushes Jam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cervenka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cervenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Jam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cervenka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cervenka lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cervenka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cervenka lands a right hand.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Cervenka lands a knee to the head.
Jam tries to score a body lock takedown but Cervenka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cervenka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Cervenka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cervenka lands a nice shot to the body.
Cervenka cracks Jam with a nice body shot.
Cervenka lands a right hand.
Marek Cervenka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a right hand.
Cervenka lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cervenka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
Cervenka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Jam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jam looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Cervenka tries to work over Jam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Cervenka prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Jam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cervenka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jam blocking some punches.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
Jam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka lands a body punch.
Jam takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Jam wants to take the fight to the mat but Cervenka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cervenka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cervenka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cervenka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Cervenka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Cervenka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jams head.
Cervenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jam backwards. #ROC2#Jam is rocked!
Cervenka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cervenka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jam tries to score a body lock takedown but Cervenka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jam seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Cervenka lands a body shot.
Cervenka lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Cervenka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cervenka drops Jam with a big left hand! Jam is injured, injured bad! Cervenka jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka!

Event: Bellicose - Kai vs Daniels
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Lobsusbaka misses the jab.
Jam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lobsusbaka pinned against the cage. Lobsusbaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Lobsusbaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Lobsusbaka.
Jam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lobsusbaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Jam gets a double leg takedown into Lobsusbaka's guard.
Jam passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lobsusbaka stops Jam from passing to mount. #T1#
Jam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lobsusbaka! #SUB2#
Jam is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lobsusbaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Jam has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lobsusbaka is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Jam!

Event: Bellicose - Priest vs Saturn
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Jam lands the left hand.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Jam throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jam is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Jam's legs - danger averted.
Gracie advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Gracie is working to tighten his grip on Jam's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jam has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Jam passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Reinaldo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Reinaldo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose - Daniels vs Gojo
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
A nice combination there by Jam.
Jam throws a hook but Bray avoids it easily.
Jam misses with a wild combination.
Bray with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
A big right from Bray misses.
Bray defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Bray throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Jam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bray in his tracks.
Jam blocks a head kick by Bray.
A head kick misses from Bray.
Jam cracks Bray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Jam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam throws a nice looking combination but Bray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jam misses with the combination. #T1#
Jam connects with a right hand. Bray shakes it off.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
Jam jabs Bray right on the nose. Bray blinks but takes it well.
Jam throws a hook but Bray avoids it easily.
Bray with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Bray.
Bray misses with a low kick.
Jam lands with a right hand.
Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bray blocks a jab.
Jam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bray shoots in but Jam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Jam, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
A head kick from Bray lands but Jam takes it in his stride.
Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sammy Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bray misses with a head kick.
Jam cracks Bray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Bray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Bray tries for a kimura but Jam is defending well.
Jam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bray tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jam is looking for a sweep.
Jam is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Bray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bray wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy.
Bray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jam tries to get out of the position.
Jam has a hand on Bray's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bray takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bray unloading with bombs!
Bray wants to control the pace but Jam is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Bray looking for a guillotine from mount but Jam is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Bray jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jam manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Jam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bray connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jam some visible discomfort.
Jam tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bray jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jam manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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 Sammy Jam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters circling a little - Bray finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Bray.
Bray goes for a double leg but Jam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jam continues to drive forward.
Bray throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range. #TD2#
Bray closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jam quickly recovers to half guard.
Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jam actively working from the bottom here.
Bray wants to pass the guard but Jam is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jam is looking to improve his position but Bray isn't that keen on the idea.
Jam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bray on the ground.#T1#
Bray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jam to take his back!
Jam is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Bray has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jam is in real trouble here. Bray gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jam is tapping out! Bray wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemis Bray!
During a confident post fight interview, Artemis Bray thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYCL 24 - Strakapoud vs Gojo
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Jam is out of range.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Jam defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Jam drives through with a takedown into Cervenka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jam sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jam wants to pass the guard but Cervenka is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cervenka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Jam goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cervenka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jam but great work by Cervenka.
Jam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jam tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Jam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jam.#SUB#
Cervenka is posturing up here but Jam has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cervenka tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cervenka has to tap! Slick submission there by Jam!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Jam!

Event: Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Gardener changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jam tries to avoid it but Gardener manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jam to the ground. Jam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gardener shoots for a takedown but Jam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Gardener gets caught napping as Jam dives in and scores a takedown. Gardener manages to retain guard.
Jam tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardener is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gardener is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardener keeping moving, preventing Jam from controlling successfully.
Jam wants to pass the guard but Gardener is keeping the position.
Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jam forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jam is trying to work for a kimura but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Jam is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Jam is looking for a kimura but Gardener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jam to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jam maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gardener could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jam has cracked it and Gardener is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jam!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Jam!

Event: Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 2021

#R1#
Jam avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Jam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jam.
Jam dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Jam's head and hops out.
Gomez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jam circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick by Gomez misses #TD2#
and Jam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gomez! #SUB2#
Jam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomez has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Jam goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gomez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jam but great work by Gomez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez working away.
Jam holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Jam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomez's back!#SUB2#
Jam has got one arm under Gomez's chin. This could be trouble... Gomez trying to control the other hand but Jam gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Gomez has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sammy Jam!
In defeat, Mateo Gomez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry to my fans. I hope, no, I WILL come back from this. Respect to the winner, can't wait to come back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1#
Moneybags cracks Jam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moneybags scores with a nice strike.
A left and a right from Moneybags both land. Nice combination.
Moneybags scores with a head kick. Jam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moneybags lands a two punch combo.
Moneybags feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Jam is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moneybags connects with a jab.
Jam is still on wobbly legs! Can Moneybags finish him?#TD2#
Jam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moneybags did well to prevent Jam getting side control.
Moneybags pushes Jam off but Jam dives into side control.
Jam seems to have recovered his senses.#SU2#
Jam stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moneybags dips to his left and cracks Jam with an uppercut!
Jam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moneybags throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Jam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jam.
Jam stands and throws Moneybags's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moneybags is not content to let Jam control the position.
Moneybags knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jam on the ground.#T1#
Jam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jam trying to control the position but Moneybags is working away.
Jam in side control, throwing shots but Moneybags defends.
Jam advances nicely into full mount.
Jam thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moneybags is trying to reverse the position but instead Jam has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Jam has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Moneybags! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jam gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sammy Jam!

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