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Event:
EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
James throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Perez counters with a head kick that drops James to the mat! James scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CL2#
James clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perez just leaning against James, taking a breather. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from James.
#CL#
Perez moves into the clinch.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
James blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Perez is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Perez down to the mat. Perez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Perez sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pepetinho Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald James.
James tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Perez.
James lands with a good body shot.
Perez tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2##CL#
Perez clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Perez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James blocks a head kick by Perez.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perez backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
James throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Perez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
James trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James looks winded!
Perez advances position into side control!#SU#
Perez decides to stand back up. #CL#
Perez pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James is trying to break the clinch but Perez is controlling him.#T4##BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
James tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it. #CL#
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James works the jab nicely.
James tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
James throws a wild body kick that Perez sees coming a mile off.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepetinho Perez dominated that round.
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#
James throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
James avoids the head kick by Perez.
Perez blocks a head kick by James.
Perez tries to land a body kick
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Perez clinches. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch.
James moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Pepetinho Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Perez 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.#T1#
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Perez pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pepetinho Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald James.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Perez.
James tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing James back against the cage. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
#T2#
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez wants to clinch.#T3#
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Perez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James is breathing heavily.
James throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Perez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perez. #BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Perez wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from James. #T4#
Perez wants to clinch.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perez tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.#CL#
Perez forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
James blocks a body shot from Perez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pepetinho Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
James moves into the clinch.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
James jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a head kick.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#T1#
Nice body kick there by James.
Perez wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
As Perez backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Perez manages to avoid it all.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pepetinho Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Perez sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Perez avoids it this time.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Perez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perez defends it well.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Perez tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
James misses with a kick to the body.
James throws a chopping leg kick but Perez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perez slips a straight right by James.#T3#
James throws a head kick that misses.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by James.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from James.
#TD#
Perez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.#T4##ES#
Perez kicks James off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
James takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James prevents a body shot from Perez. #BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James misses with a double jab.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reginald James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepetinho Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepetinho Perez! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by James there.#TD2#
James tries to sprawl but Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
James looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jr passes into side control!
Jr prevents James from escaping the position.
Jr just content to control the position.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr on the ground.#SUB2#
Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
It looks like Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
James is looking for a sweep.
Jr working away.#SUB2#
Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
James seems a little lost for a moment, as Jr dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Jr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. James looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. James is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jr lets go of the hold and James can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Jr! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
James thows a huge punch but Leung dodges it nicely.
James thows a huge punch but Leung dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Leung actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leung 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 Leung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alvin Leung!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alvin Leung waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from James as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt jabs at James's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.#TD2#
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunt's half guard.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
James postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hunt to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
James clinches with his opponent.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James. #TD2#
James has clasped his hands together around Hunt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hunt wants to control but James postures up.
James is chipping away with strikes.
Hunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.#SUB#
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard. #T2#
James is stalling here. Hunt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Hunt just content to control the position.
James regains half guard.#T3#
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is trying to stand back up but Hunt is controlling him
#SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hunt is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is trying to stand back up but Hunt is controlling him
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reginald James will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hunt tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James controlling the position from side mount.
Hunt wants to control but James postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU2#
James decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hunt to his feet. #CL2#
James rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
James throws a counter combo.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt takes an elbow to the temple.
James gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
James lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James content to stall in guard here. #T2##SU2#
James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
Hunt with a poor takedown #CL2#
and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
James tightens his grip and picks Hunt up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunt manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James tries to stand but Hunt is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
James gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting. #T3##TD2#
Hunt gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Hunt manages to retain guard.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Hunt looking for subs off his back but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
James controlling the pace.
Hunt wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Hunt is not content to let James control the position.#T4##SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt trying to control but James postures up.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
James escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and James counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
James stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
James drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hunt won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Hunt passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reginald James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt prevents James from improving his position.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to stand up here but Hunt is controlling him well. #ES2#
James manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
James gets a double leg takedown into Hunt's guard.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
James stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
#REVR#
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Hunt wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Hunt advances to half guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard. #T3#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for James!
James is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt wants to stand but James is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… James is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by James and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
Reginald James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reginald 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reginald James! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Qarase lands a lovely overhand right.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James tries to break free but Qarase pushes him back against the cage.
Qarase pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from James.
#TD#
James manages to pull guard.
Qarase 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 trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Qarase stands up from James's guard - Qarase perhaps looking for a knockout.
Qarase lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James tries to clinch up but Qarase circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qarase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qarase finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head. #CL2#
Qarase forces James back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jona Qarase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Qarase!
Qarase digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Qarase steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from James. That one must have hurt.
James throws a nice head kick!
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!
Qarase lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James moves in looking to clinch but Qarase pushes him off.
Qarase throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qarase. #T2#
Qarase throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Qarase.
Qarase throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Qarase lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Qarase misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Qarase moves into the clinch.
Qarase prevents the takedown attempt.
Qarase controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Qarase as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Qarase.
Qarase lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qarase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Qarase slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Qarase - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Qarase scores with a nice short uppercut.
Qarase lands a nice uppercut.
Qarase throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Qarase effectively controlling the action here.
Qarase lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Qarase lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Qarase.
Qarase controlling the action here for a moment.
James jumps guard but Qarase turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Qarase stalls.
A short uppercut from Qarase. #T4#
James slowing the pace effectively.
James is trying to pull guard but Qarase turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reginald James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qarase lands with a light punch inside.
Qarase keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Qarase stalling against the cage.
Qarase working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qarase is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Qarase lands a shot to the body.
Qarase scores with a nice hook to the head.
Qarase working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Qarase scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qarase lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Qarase stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jona Qarase dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Qarase fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qarase lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James moves in looking to clinch but Qarase pushes him off.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qarase finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Qarase has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qarase lands with a nice body punch.
James tries to clinch there but Qarase circles away.
Qarase lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Qarase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Qarase rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Qarase.
Qarase lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
A right hand to the body from Qarase.
Qarase is working James over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Qarase.
Qarase is stalling here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Qarase stalling the fight.
#T1#
Qarase lands a shoulder strike.
Qarase lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Qarase - that landed with a thud.
Qarase lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qarase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#James is rocked!
Qarase pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qarase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Qarase.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Qarase scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qarase lands a shot to the body.
James seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qarase is working James over against the cage.
Qarase lands with a light punch inside.
Qarase gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Qarase lands a body shot.
Qarase lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Qarase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Qarase scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Qarase is working James over against the cage.
Qarase lands with a right to the head.
Qarase makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qarase.
A short left from Qarase.
Qarase lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qarase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Qarase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Qarase.
#T3#
Qarase lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qarase.
Qarase slows down the pace here.
Qarase working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Qarase lands with a left to the head.
Qarase lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Qarase works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Qarase.
A short uppercut from Qarase.
Nice body punch from Qarase.
Qarase lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Qarase on the inside.
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!
Qarase unloads with a big right hand that wobbles James! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Qarase is unloading with more strikes now! James drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jona Qarase!
Jona Qarase really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 1
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Lake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lake tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lake manages to circle out of the way.
James drops his hands momentarily and Lake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
James gets control of Lake's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake preventing the sweep. #SUB#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Lake postures up.
#ES#
James has his feet on Lake's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Lake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lake works the jab nicely.
Lake with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
James keeps control of Lake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lake prevents it.
#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
James shoots in and bounces Lake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Lake has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lake.
Lake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
James stands up and beckons Lake to join him on the feet. #T3#
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lake sprawls well. Lake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lake! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reginald James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
James gets a clinch.
Lake looking for a takedown.
Lake managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Lake is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lake tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #TD2#
Lake shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.#T4##SUB#
James has his foot on Lake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lake works his way back into a safe position though.
James punching from the bottom.
Lake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
James looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lake is defending well. James quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lake has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! James celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reginald James! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1092 Round 1
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riak as he avoids it easily.
Riak swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Riak throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Riak as James shoots in.
James shoots in but Riak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuol Riak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald James.#TD#
Riak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riak tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
James tries to buck Riak off but Riak is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Riak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Riak controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riak trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Riak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
James is looking to get back to his feet here but Riak is keeping cool and he's managed to take James's back.
Riak controls the action.
James is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Riak manages to miss with strikes from the back.
James is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB#
Riak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. James is defending well though. Riak let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Riak is cranking James's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for James! He's tightened the choke and James is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuol Riak! |
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