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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Strong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
James attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Strong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strong off to one side.
James feinted with a counter takedown.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Strong .
James leaves Strong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strong shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James stuffs the takedown.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Strong looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Strong shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong looks winded!
Strong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
James stuffs the takedown.
Strong tries to clinch but James moves away #TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strong has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strong keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. #T2#
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Strong has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Strong looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
#SUB#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
James drops back looking for a leg! Strong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strong manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Strong 's guard. #SUB#
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Strong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! James has his hands clasped together but Strong extends and breaks James's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Strong .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Strong fights it but they end up in guard.
Strong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Strong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! James has his hands clasped together but Strong extends and breaks James's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Strong .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pipa misses with an uppercut.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Pipa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pipa misses with a hook.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Pipa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pipa.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pipa throws a hook but James blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pipa closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
The fighters circling - Pipa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James moves away from the strike by Pipa.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pipa cracks James with a good jab.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pipa.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pipa looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.#T2#
James slips a jab from Pipa.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pipa misses with a jab, cross combination.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pipa defends it well.
Pipa throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James with the counter takedown but Pipa avoids it easily.
Pipa misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James with the counter takedown but Pipa avoids it easily.
Pipa misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.#T3#
Pipa looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pipa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pipa connects with a body shot.
Pipa misses with a hook.
Pipa throws a body punch but James moves out of range. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pipa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pipa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamomil Pipa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pipa misses with a wild body shot.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pipa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamomil Pipa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pipa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamomil Pipa is winning the standup battle so far.
Pipa misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pipa's guard.
Pipa wriggles free and stands up.
James ducks under a wild hook from Pipa.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pipa defends it well.
Pipa misses with a looping right.
Pipa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pipa.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from James as Pipa shoots in.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Pipa misses the target.
James with the counter takedown but Pipa avoids it easily.
Pipa looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Pipa misses with the combination.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pipa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Pipa persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James feints the counter takedown.
Pipa throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James feints the counter takedown.
Pipa throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pipa throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Pipa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pipa misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.#T3#
Pipa missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pipa defends it well.
Pipa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pipa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pipa throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pipa defends it well.
Pipa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pipa looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Pipa lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pipa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pipa fails to land with a series of punches.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Pipa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pipa missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamomil Pipa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pipa misses with a straight left.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Pipa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James avoids the body shot from Pipa.
James feints the counter takedown.
James ducks under a wild hook from Pipa.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Pipa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James ducks under a wild hook from Pipa.#T1#
Pipa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pipa misses with a hook.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pipa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pipa throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pipa won't be happy with that.
Pipa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but James is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James won't let Pipa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Pipa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
Pipa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamomil Pipa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pipa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pipa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pipa trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
#SUB2#
James 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.
James stops Pipa from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Pipa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Pipa is defending well.
#SUB2#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pipa is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pipa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pipa tries to get out of the position.
Pipa is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
James is keen to just control but Pipa is a slippery customer.
Pipa trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
#SUB2#
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pipa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pipa is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pipa is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pipa throws a big shot that misses.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pipa throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James avoids the body shot from Pipa.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kamomil Pipa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pipa, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamomil Pipa!
Kamomil Pipa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Deckus tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deckus defends it well.
Deckus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deckus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biggus Deckus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deckus misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James with the counter takedown but Deckus avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckus shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Deckus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deckus looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.#T1#
Deckus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deckus tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deckus defends it well.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Deckus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deckus off to one side.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Deckus with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James moves into full mount! Deckus won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
James has hold of Deckus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Deckus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Deckus tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Deckus has left one of his arms exposed and James doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Deckus screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse James! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 4
Date: Jun 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Contreras instigates a clinch.
Contreras lands an elbow just above James 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Jesse James has been cut.
James leaning against his opponent.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contreras lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
Contreras misses with an elbow strike.
Contreras letting James take a breather here.
Contreras misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks a body shot from Contreras.
A bit of stalling here from James.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James blocks the elbow strike.
James avoids the elbow strike from Contreras, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
Contreras lands a damaging elbow.
Contreras tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Contreras back against the cage.
James stalling in the clinch.
Contreras throws an elbow that misses.
James blocks a body shot from Contreras.
James stalling against the cage.
Contreras lands a nice elbow.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Contreras can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James has Contreras pushed against the cage.
James slows down the pace here.
Contreras misses with an elbow over the top.
James blocks the elbow strike.
James stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesse James.
Contreras is looking to clinch.
Contreras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James with the counter takedown but Contreras avoids it easily.
Contreras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Contreras.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Contreras misses with a series of wild punches.
Contreras connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
Contreras misses with a straight right. #CL#
Contreras closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.#T4#
Contreras misses with a body punch.
James taking a breather.
Contreras tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
James blocks an elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
Contreras digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contreras struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Contreras looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Contreras dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse James's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Contreras misses.
Contreras throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Contreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Contreras misses with a straight right.
James feints the counter takedown.
Contreras looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Contreras gets a clinch.
Contreras throws an elbow that misses.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Contreras lands a shot to the body.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Contreras lands a nice elbow.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
James stalling.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Contreras being controlled against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Contreras. #T2#
Contreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contreras misses with an elbow strike.
Contreras works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Contreras lands a damaging elbow.
Come on James - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Contreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contreras cracks James with a nice body shot.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Jesse James's cut even more.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contreras tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Contreras back against the cage.
Contreras tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Contreras back against the cage.
James prevents a body shot from Contreras.
James avoiding damage as Contreras throws knees to the body.
Contreras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Contreras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Contreras misses with an elbow over the top.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Contreras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James blocks an elbow strike from Contreras.
James prevents a body shot from Contreras.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James stalling against the cage.
Contreras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Contreras dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Contreras tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Contreras looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Contreras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Contreras lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Contreras throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Contreras defends it well.
Contreras misses with a wild body shot.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Contreras pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Contreras tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Contreras moves into the clinch.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
James prevents a body shot from Contreras.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Contreras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Contreras comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James has Contreras pushed against the cage.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contreras misses with an elbow over the top.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James blocks an elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras lands a body punch.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orlando Contreras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
James takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Jesse James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Contreras tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Contreras back against the cage.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James controlling the action here for a moment.
Contreras tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses. #T3#
James leaning against his opponent.
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Contreras gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James avoids the elbow strike from Contreras, against the cage.
James is stalling here.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
James is stalling here.
Contreras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Contreras misses with an elbow over the top.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Contreras misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Contreras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Contreras has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Orlando Contreras!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Orlando Contreras!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Orlando Contreras!
Orlando Contreras wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Orlando Contreras, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 3
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Phantom closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James avoids a kick to the body.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phantom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Phantom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James dodges the punch combination from Phantom.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.#T1#
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phantom fails in his attempt to clinch.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Phantom. Phantom gets slowly back to his feet.
Phantom tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
A left lands for Phantom.#T2#
Phantom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.
Phantom throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phantom.
Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phantom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Danny Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Phantom misses with a wild body shot.
Phantom shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Phantom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily.
Phantom is breathing heavily.
Phantom throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Phantom on that attempt.
James feints the counter takedown.
Phantom tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phantom fails to land the takedown.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Phantom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phantom closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Phantom pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James feints the counter takedown.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phantom.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily.
Phantom goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
James feints the counter takedown.
James leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phantom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Phantom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Phantom throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily.
Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phantom off to one side.
Danny Phantom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Phantom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James taking a breather.
Phantom tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James stalling against the cage.
Phantom scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
James has Phantom pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on James - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phantom fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesse James.
Phantom fails with an attempt to clinch.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phantom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phantom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James feints the counter takedown.
Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phantom off to one side.
Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily.
Phantom throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phantom shoots in but no luck this time.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Phantom with that takedown attempt.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phantom gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
James slips a jab and a cross from Phantom.
Phantom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Phantom misses.
Phantom looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Phantom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phantom tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Phantom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phantom tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phantom shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Phantom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James avoids the head kick by Phantom.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.
Phantom tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phantom. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phantom goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from James.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesse James.
Phantom throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phantom misses with a hook.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phantom shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phantom looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily.
Phantom fails with a takedown attempt.
Phantom misses with a wild body shot.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.#T3#
Phantom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phantom.
Phantom is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Phantom is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.
Phantom shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James feints the counter takedown.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phantom off to one side.
Phantom shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James feints the counter takedown.#T4#
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phantom throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Phantom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James feints the counter takedown.
Phantom throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.
Phantom has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Jesse James!
Jesse James wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong .
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strong won't be happy with that.
Strong is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
James tries for a kimura but Strong is defending well. #SUB2#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
James goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James's guard! Nice work there by Strong ! #T2#
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
James looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
#SUB2#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strong is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Strong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strong trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Strong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strong trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
James working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strong trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Strong 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strong wants to clinch.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Strong ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The referee calls for James to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James gets underhooks to prevent Strong 's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse James will probably get the nod.
That's time! Strong 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strong .
Nice sprawl there from James as Strong shoots in.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Clinton Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong wants to clinch.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Strong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Strong wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strong tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Strong 's head and hops out.
Strong tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James feints the counter takedown.
Strong tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strong somewhat.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong .
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James slips under a jab.
Strong is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James feints the counter takedown.
Strong shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Strong 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strong .
James stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
Strong shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James feints the counter takedown.
Strong tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strong .
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strong 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Strong with that takedown attempt. #T2#
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong .
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
Strong tries to clinch up#TD2#
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Strong didn't expect that.
Clinton Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Strong 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
James looking for subs off his back but Strong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James trying to control but Strong postures up.
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head. #T4#
Strong working James over with strikes.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strong drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
James wants to improve his position but Strong is controlling well.
James trying to hold on to Strong 's head to control him but Strong postures up.
#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg. #SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse James.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jesse James!
Jesse James wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 1
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Mackay shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mackay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
Mackay misses with the body kick#CL2#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mackay has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Mackay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from James does no damage.
Mackay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Mackay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mackay avoids it really well and circles away.
James misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
James clinches up with Mackay and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mackay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mackay uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mackay tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #TD2#
James gets a double leg takedown into Mackay's guard.
Mackay has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay shoots and misses #CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
Mackay wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2##TD2#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mackay uses from the top position.
James wants to sweep here but Mackay controlling him for the moment.
James wants to stand up but Mackay is controlling him.
Mackay trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mackay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackay moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
As Mackay backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Mackay manages to avoid it all.#T3##CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mackay jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mackay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James is pulling down on Mackay's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackay won't allow James to sweep him here. #T4#
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mackay is controlling him. #SUB#
Mackay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mackay is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mackay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
James is working an open guard so Mackay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mackay tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
James misses with the combination.
Mackay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mackay fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mackay on his heels. He'll look to pass Mackay's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James wants to control from the top but Mackay keeps moving.
Mackay 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.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
James looking to pass the guard.
Mackay is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Mackay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mackay dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Mackay's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Mackay, which made it look bad.
James shoots in but Mackay avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Mackay won't allow it.
Mackay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mackay walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Mackay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James is looking for the big counter here.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mackay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
James pushes Mackay up against the cage in a clinch.
James is looking for a takedown.
James gets underhooks to prevent Mackay's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
James pulls guard successfully.
Connar Mackay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Mackay stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Mackay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Mackay, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
James pushes Mackay up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to pull guard but Mackay holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James fails with the takedown.
No luck for Mackay with that takedown attempt.
Mackay shoots and misses #CL2#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Mackay with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackay wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
James gets a clinch. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Mackay tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mackay is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Mackay circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Mackay, looking for a takedown. James pushes Mackay against the cage but Mackay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackay.
Mackay fails with the takedown.#CL2#
James rushes Mackay and presses him up against the cage.
Mackay is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mackay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mackay avoids it.
Mackay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is trying to pull guard but Mackay has him pressed against the cage.
James jumps guard but Mackay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mackay wants to break free but James has control.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Mackay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackay wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackay seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Mackay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackay is defended easily by James.
Mackay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay fails with an attempt to clinch.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Mackay misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Mackay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackay wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackay tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
James rushes Mackay and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Mackay slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As James looks to move away, Mackay throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackay shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackay. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jesse James!
Jesse James wins by unanimous decision! |
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