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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Miettinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miettinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James is looking to clinch but Miettinen is avoiding it.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Miettinen. Miettinen maintains the clinch.
Miettinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miettinen lands a left hand.
James tries a body shot but Miettinen blocks it.
Miettinen lands a left hand.
James is trying to break the clinch but Miettinen has him pressed against the cage.
James is trying to stall.
Miettinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Miettinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Miettinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miettinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miettinen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Miettinen looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Miettinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Miettinen is looking to cinch up a triangle. James throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Miettinen's body to avoid the submission. Miettinen has instead reached around James's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Miettinen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Meltdown Miettinen!
A very excited looking Meltdown Miettinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
二千二十一
Date: Dec 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Conors misses with a takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James shoots in and drives through. Conors sprawls well.#TD2#
Conors gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Conors wants to get back to his feet but James passes into half guard.
#REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Conors's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conors is breathing heavily.#T1#
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conors's head.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura but Conors is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conors's head. #SU2#
James postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Conors to stand up.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Conors gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
Conors has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a left to the body.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Brenon Conors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.#TD2#
James feints and as Conors raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SU2#
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
James rushes Conors and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on James - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
James jumps guard and drags Conors to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
James stands and throws Conors's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
James taking a breather here. #SU2#
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Conors get back to his feet.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conors appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conors backwards.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conors after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kid James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
James shoots for a takedown but Conors saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James throws a series of strikes that have Conors backpedaling.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from James as Conors shoots in.
Conors tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Conors ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James lands a head kick!
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Brenon Conors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.#CL2#
James forces Conors back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conors as he jumps to the side. #T1##TD2#
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Conors quickly recovers to half guard.
Kid James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James not doing much here.
Conors keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
James is continuing to stall.#T2#
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU2#
James stands up from half guard.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Conors.#TD2#
Conors tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
James sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Conors blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kid James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Conors gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kid James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conors gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
James is trying to drag Conors to the mat but Conors just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Conors stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conors.
Conors throws a big elbow that misses.
Conors throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
James stands and steps away. Conors gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conors with a poor takedown
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
James has Conors up against the cage in a clinch.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Brenon Conors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.#T2##TD2#
James jumps guard and drags Conors to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conors in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conors throws a big right hand that misses.
James looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that James has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Conors working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Conors will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Conors takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James works the jab nicely.
Conors has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Conors tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Conors's guard.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
James trying to pass the guard but Conors defending well.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
Brenon Conors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kid James!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Kid James!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kid James!
Kid James wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kid James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Brenon Conors stepped up to the mic, saying 'Book me & Fight ne'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Islandish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Islandish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Islandish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Islandish stalling the fight.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Islandish. #CL2#
Islandish clinches. #TD#
James jumps guard and drags Islandish to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Islandish connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Islandish looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Islandish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Islandish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Islandish stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Islandish has passed into side control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Islandish tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Islandish has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Islandish working the head with strikes.
Islandish cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Islandish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Islandish in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#James is rocked!
Islandish scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh James is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Islandish can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islandiano Islandish! |
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Event:
SSSD 43: Luciano/Shewmaker
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Drago as he connects with a hook.
James moves out of range as Drago throws a body kick.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drago is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
James prevents Drago from escaping the position.
Drago keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
James stands up and beckons Drago to his feet.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Drago scores with a four punch combination!
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drago!
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
James shoots in and drives through. Drago sprawls well.
Drago works the jab nicely.
Drago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
James seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Good exchange - Drago coming out on top.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Drago throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from James misses.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
James clinches.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James blocking some punches.
James can't get the takedown.
James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drago is trying to break free.
Drago tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Drago breaks from the clinch.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drago.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago lands a lovely overhand right.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drago.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As James backs off Drago throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
Drago scores with a hook.#ROC2#James is rocked!
James walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Drago swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Drago! |
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Event:
SSSD 39: Shewmaker/Ori
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A cross from Jax lands.
Some wild striking there from Jax.
Jax stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jax wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Jax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Some wild striking there from Jax.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jax.
Jax misses with a series of wild punches.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jax circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jax leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Jax misses the target.#T1#
Jax misses with a hook
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jax sprawls well. Jax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Jax's head coaches at Hardcore Island MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Randy Jax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.
Jax takes a kick to the side of the head.
James dodges the punch combination from Jax.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jax sprawls well. Jax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Jax throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Jax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jax lands a nice looking body shot.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jax.
Jax jabs at James's body.
James looks winded!
Jax lands an overhand right.
Jax misses with the combination.
#T3#
James dodges the punch combination from Jax.
Jax scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Jax sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jax misses with a body shot.
James fails with the takedown.
Randy Jax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jax misses with a series of wild punches.
Jax is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Jax circles away.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Jax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jax misses the shot to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jax but Jax pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jax drops James with a huge uppercut! James drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jax is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Jax! |
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Event:
SSSD 34: Nwaoge/Golara
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Shewmaker tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shewmaker.
James is thwarting Shewmaker's attempts to control the position.
James stalling. #SUB#
Shewmaker is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! James is tapping! Great win for Shewmaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Shewmaker!
A victorious Steven Shewmaker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSSD 31: Smart/Frost
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Frank throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frank.
Frank takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD2#
Frank cracks James with an uppercut from hell and James crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Frank's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#CUT2#It looks like Kid James has been cut.
Frank 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James pulls Frank in to control the position.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Frank wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there.
James keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Frank trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to control the position but Frank says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Frank wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Frank.
#SUB2#
Frank is looking for a kimura here.
James is looking to improve his position.
#T2##ES#
James kicks off Frank and gets to his feet.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank fakes the body blow, causing James to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! James goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Voracic Frank!
A victorious Voracic Frank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSSD 25: Cartwright vs ST
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aca with a poor takedown
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Aca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.#CL#
Aca takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aca is trying to escape back to his feet but James uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James controlling the position from side mount.
Aca is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.#T1#
Aca tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Aca controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aca looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn!
James looking to control but Aca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
Aca slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aca trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
James takes Aca's back.
James is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Aca trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
James looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
James controls the position.
Aca covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aca tries to escape but James has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
James controls the position.
Aca can't escape the position.
Aca trying to control the hands but James breaks the grip.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - James has eaten all the pies!
Aca is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Aca has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Aca trying to control but not successfully.
Aca is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aca covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kid James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Aca moves into the clinch.
James is trying to pull guard but Aca turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Aca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aca's waist but Aca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Aca tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
James clinches up against the ropes.
Aca fails to pull guard.
Aca tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Solo Aca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
James is trying to trip Aca. He has hold of a leg but Aca is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. James persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
Aca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
James throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aca keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
Aca looking for a sweep. Not yet Aca, not yet.
Aca keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James lands with a good body shot.
Aca looks to clinch
and James counters with a series of strikes. Aca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Solo Aca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aca darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aca is lucky that one didn't land flush.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Solo Aca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
James has Aca up against the ropes in a clinch.
James jumps guard but Aca turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
James is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James prevents Aca from breaking the clinch.
Aca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Aca tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aca stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Aca doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and James moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aca - that landed with a thud.
James wants a takedown.
James is breathing heavily.
James stops a takedown attempt from Aca.
#TD2#
James manages to pull guard.
Aca wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
James working for submissions but it's allowed Aca to get to half guard.
#ES2#
James has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aca is on him like a limpet, forcing James back against the ropes.#TD2#
James pulls guard effortlessly.
James is trying to control the position but Aca postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aca, into his guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aca trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kid 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Aca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aca wants to clinch.
James shoots in for a takedown but Aca shows good takedown defense.
Aca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Solo Aca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.
Aca shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Aca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aca dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Aca's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1##TD#
Aca gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aca will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aca looking for submissions from the bottom but instead James passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Aca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aca tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
James misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Aca is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Aca working to try and regain half guard.
James punching from mount but Aca doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
James working for a submission but Aca is keeping him at bay.
James controlling the position easily from mount.
James manages to capitalize on a mistake by Aca to take his back!#T3#
James tries to keep control of the position but Aca is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aca breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Aca stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Aca wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T4#
Aca wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aca preventing the sweep.
Aca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aca is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James wants to get back to his feet but Aca is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solo Aca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kid James.
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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid James! |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schmoe is breathing heavily.
An elbow from James crashes against the mat.
James throws a strike aimed at the side of Schmoe's head but Schmoe avoids it well.
Schmoe seems a little lost for a moment, as James dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that James has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
James decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
James closes the distance and clinches up with Schmoe, looking for a takedown. James pushes Schmoe against the cage but Schmoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Schmoe.
Schmoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schmoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Schmoe tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
James pulls Schmoe into guard.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Schmoe is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Crunch! James slams his shin into Schmoe's torso.#CL2#
James pushes Schmoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James is controlling Schmoe's posture.#ES2#
James has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schmoe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
James jumps guard.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmoe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3##SU2#
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from James. Schmoe shrugs it off though.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmoe up against the cage.#TD2#
James jumps guard and drags Schmoe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmoe's waist but Schmoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Rakin Schmoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.#TD2#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schmoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Schmoe's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4##SU2#
James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James scores with a shot to the body.
Schmoe leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
James moves into range and clinches up with Schmoe.#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
James has Schmoe up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Schmoe gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kid James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rakin Schmoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
James clinches up with Schmoe and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Schmoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - James has eaten all the pies!#TD2#
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James is pulling down on Schmoe's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
James pushes Schmoe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James. #TD2#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kid James has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Schmoe is defending well.
James is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schmoe!
James throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James controlling the pace for now.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Schmoe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
James working for a submission but Schmoe is keeping him at bay.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
More stalling from James.
James moves to the back.
James controls the position.
Schmoe is trying to stand back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James punches the canvas rather than the man.
James thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
What can Schmoe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
James is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Schmoe wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James biding his time, controlling Schmoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kid James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rakin Schmoe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
James shoots in but Schmoe avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schmoe sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmoe has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU2#
James stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Schmoe to get to his feet.
Rakin Schmoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James shoots in and drives through. Schmoe sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmoe pinned against the cage. Schmoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rakin Schmoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James.#CL2#
James moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Schmoe shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
James scores with a takedown into Schmoe's guard.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schmoe looking to control.
#T2##SU2#
Schmoe is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmoe sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmoe sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
James drives through and clinches with Schmoe against the cage.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
James pulls Schmoe into guard.
Schmoe throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schmoe's guard. Nice move by James!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James passes Schmoe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SU2#
James stands up from half guard.
James lands a jab to Schmoe's midsection.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmoe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schmoe!
James has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Schmoe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
James looking to ground and pound but Schmoe is blocking nicely.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from James.
Rakin Schmoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid James!
In defeat, Rakin Schmoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost. It’s fine. Losing gives you a chance to learn from your mistakes. I’ve fought plenty of warriors that have done enough to beat me, lost my rematch with The Axe, lost to the Uggy Boogy dude. But I promise, I will turn it up in the coming time. '. |
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