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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYCL 8 - Hittah vs Wallin
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
James throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Payne has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
James tries for a takedown but Payne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Payne.
James throws a counter combo.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Payne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhakkan James.
A frustrated look appears on Payne's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Payne moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Payne breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Payne clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Payne closes the distance and clinches.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payne to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Payne misses with a combination
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James's coach down at Team Mass Valley Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James looks winded!#T2##CL#
Payne closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.#BC#
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Payne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Payne has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Payne gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a push kick but Payne slaps the foot to one side.
Payne looks to land a combination but James avoids it well. #CL#
Payne rushes James and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
James pulls guard successfully.
Payne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Payne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get! #T3##CL#
Payne closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.#BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Payne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payne is stalling here.
James blocks an uppercut.
#T4##BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Payne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Payne defends well and James ends up having to push Payne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James. #CL#
Payne clinches with his opponent.
Payne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Payne misses with a two punch combination.
James slips a jab and a cross from Payne.
#CL#
Payne moves into range and clinches up with James.
Payne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payne presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Payne misses with a looping left.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne slips a jab and a cross from James.
Payne misses with a combination
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
James is breathing heavily.#T1#
Payne throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Payne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Payne.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne with a jab.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Payne moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Payne rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Payne breaks the clinch.
#T2#
James throws a nice looking combination but Payne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Payne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Payne has managed to clinch.
Payne is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne misses with the combination.
#T3#
Payne misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.#CL#
Payne moves into the clinch.#BC#
Payne breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Payne moves into the clinch successfully.
Payne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhakkan James.
Payne tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position. #BC#
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Payne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payne is really struggling to find his range with his punches. James's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Payne clinches.
Payne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James tries to break the clinch but Payne is controlling the position. #BC#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Payne throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a series of strikes. Payne will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Payne rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Payne wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
Payne misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Payne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.#T1##BC#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Max Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Payne defends well and James ends up having to push Payne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhakkan James.#CL#
Payne pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payne tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Payne.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2##CL#
Payne moves into the clinch.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
A punch combination from Payne misses.
Payne throws a right and a left that both miss.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payne is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.#CL#
Payne clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Payne misses with a double jab.
Payne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Payne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Payne manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Payne instigates a clinch. #BC#
Payne breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Payne closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dhakkan James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Payne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Payne drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Payne, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Payne! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Bablaboo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Bablaboo has closed the distance and engaged Rudabaugh in a clinch.
Rudabaugh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bablaboo's efforts to push away.
Rudabaugh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bablaboo tries to pull guard but Rudabaugh won't allow it.
Bablaboo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bablaboo just leaning against Rudabaugh , taking a breather.
Bablaboo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bablaboo tries to pull guard but Rudabaugh holds him up against the cage and eventually Bablaboo drops back down to his feet.
Gabe Rudabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sansanati Bablaboo.
Rudabaugh gets underhooks to prevent Bablaboo's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bablaboo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rudabaugh or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bablaboo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Bablaboo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Rudabaugh gets a clinch. #T1#
Rudabaugh tries to land knees in the clinch but Bablaboo avoids the damage to the body.
Bablaboo is trying to push Rudabaugh away but Rudabaugh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rudabaugh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bablaboo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bablaboo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bablaboo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rudabaugh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rudabaugh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bablaboo counters by clinching up. #TD#
Rudabaugh successfully pulls guard.
Rudabaugh is pulling down on Bablaboo's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Rudabaugh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Rudabaugh controls Bablaboo momentarily but Bablaboo frees himself.
Bablaboo controlling from the top position.
Rudabaugh looking to control.
Bablaboo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bablaboo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bablaboo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Bablaboo clinches up with Rudabaugh and pushes him back against the cage.
Bablaboo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Bablaboo.
Bablaboo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rudabaugh is defending well.
Bablaboo is trying to pull guard but Rudabaugh has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bablaboo.
Rudabaugh avoids the elbow strike from Bablaboo, against the cage.
Rudabaugh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bablaboo is leaning against Rudabaugh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Bablaboo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rudabaugh darts in and clinches Bablaboo up against the cage.
Rudabaugh is looking to break free of the clinch but Bablaboo has double underhooks.
Rudabaugh wants a takedown but no success here.
Bablaboo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rudabaugh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bablaboo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rudabaugh effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Bablaboo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rudabaugh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bablaboo has his opponent's back but Rudabaugh is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bablaboo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sansanati Bablaboo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Bablaboo drives through and clinches with Rudabaugh against the cage.
Rudabaugh tries to pull guard but Bablaboo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Rudabaugh jumps into guard, dragging Bablaboo to the mat.
Rudabaugh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rudabaugh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rudabaugh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bablaboo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rudabaugh . #SU#
Rudabaugh decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rudabaugh slips a jab and a cross from Bablaboo.
#CL2#
Bablaboo clinches. #T1#
Bablaboo is working Rudabaugh over against the cage.
Bablaboo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bablaboo tries to score a body lock takedown but Rudabaugh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Bablaboo.
Rudabaugh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bablaboo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rudabaugh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bablaboo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rudabaugh is trying to pull guard but Bablaboo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Rudabaugh . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bablaboo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rudabaugh shoots for a double leg takedown but Bablaboo sprawls well. He's pushed Rudabaugh 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bablaboo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Bablaboo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bablaboo has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Rudabaugh tries to stall but Bablaboo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rudabaugh tries to break the clinch but Bablaboo is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Bablaboo.
Rudabaugh jumps guard but Bablaboo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rudabaugh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bablaboo to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rudabaugh tries for a takedown but Bablaboo manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rudabaugh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sansanati Bablaboo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bablaboo tries to throw a body punch but Rudabaugh avoids it by throwing Bablaboo back against the cage.
Bablaboo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rudabaugh is defending well.
Bablaboo wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Bablaboo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bablaboo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Bablaboo punishes Rudabaugh 's body with a nice straight punch.
Rudabaugh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rudabaugh misses with a kick to the body.
Bablaboo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rudabaugh backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Bablaboo moves into range and clinches up with Rudabaugh .
A bit of stalling here from Bablaboo.
#TD2#
Bablaboo decides to pull guard.
Bablaboo controlling Rudabaugh 's posture.
Rudabaugh is looking to work some ground and pound but Bablaboo has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rudabaugh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bablaboo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rudabaugh controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bablaboo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bablaboo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rudabaugh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bablaboo keeping moving, preventing Rudabaugh from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bablaboo pushes Rudabaugh up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bablaboo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rudabaugh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sansanati Bablaboo 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#
Bablaboo stuffs the takedown attempt from Rudabaugh . Rudabaugh gets slowly back to his feet.
Bablaboo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Bablaboo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bablaboo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bablaboo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Rudabaugh pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bablaboo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rudabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bablaboo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rudabaugh . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rudabaugh working for a triangle but Bablaboo defends it easily.
#T1#
Bablaboo wanted to stand there but Rudabaugh had control of the position. #SUB#
Rudabaugh working for a triangle but Bablaboo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Rudabaugh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bablaboo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bablaboo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bablaboo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rudabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bablaboo.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rudabaugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bablaboo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A cross from Bablaboo lands.
Sansanati Bablaboo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudabaugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bablaboo rushes Rudabaugh and presses him up against the cage.
Rudabaugh fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Rudabaugh . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bablaboo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rudabaugh or not.
Rudabaugh fails to pull guard.
Bablaboo controlling the action here for a moment.
Rudabaugh being controlled against the cage.
Bablaboo is stalling here.
Good body shot from Bablaboo.
Bablaboo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rudabaugh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bablaboo is defending well.
Rudabaugh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bablaboo walks away with a smile on his face. Rudabaugh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Bablaboo rushes Rudabaugh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rudabaugh manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bablaboo tries to keep at a distance but Rudabaugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rudabaugh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bablaboo walks away with a smile on his face. Rudabaugh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bablaboo instigates a clinch.
Bablaboo throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Bablaboo pulls guard successfully.
Rudabaugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Bablaboo is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bablaboo keeping moving, preventing Rudabaugh from controlling successfully.
Bablaboo wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sansanati Bablaboo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bablaboo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sansanati Bablaboo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Cummings shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Cummings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Cummings closes the distance and clinches.
Cummings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow. #TD2#
Cummings lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cummings manages to mount him!
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cummings throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings avoids the attempt from James to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
James tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
James defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Cummings might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control James haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
James wants to get back to his feet.
James trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
James grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
A lull in the action here.
James tries to break free.
#T3#
James wants to get back to his feet.
Cummings misses with an elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
James is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Cummings manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Theodore Cummings! |
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