Heavyweight DivisionKorban James vs Johnny Gold
Johnny Gold looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Korban James is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his possibilities..
The fight starts, with the weight advantage for Johnny Gold
ROUND 1
***0:01
The fighters touch gloves.
***0:21
Johnny Gold stuffs a single leg takedown attempt from Korban James!
***0:26
Johnny Gold puts a hand over Korban James's mouth to disrupt their breathing..
***0:41
Johnny Gold launches a flurry of punches, but only manages to land glancing blows at best.
***0:45
The Python looks for an opening in his rival's defenses
Johnny Gold tries to clinch with The Kid, but The Kid pushes him away.
***0:56
Johnny Gold is looking for openings in the defense of The Kid.
***1:10
Low kick by Johnny Gold to maintain his distance.
***1:13
Korban James goes to throw a high kick, but doesn't bother after seeing how quickly Johnny Gold stepped out of harms way..
***1:15
The fighters are on the mat.
***1:25
Johnny Gold huffs in frustration..
Korban James and The Python are feeling one another out in the middle of the cage .
***1:30
Good movement from The Python, who steps in to land a hard left straight to the body before circling out of harms way.
***1:41
Korban James stuffs the takedown from Johnny Gold.
The Python pulls guard immediately after not being able to complete the takedown
***1:46
Johnny Gold looks for a way to better his position.
Korban James has his opponent on the ground.
The Python keeps his opponent at bay by throwing upkicks whenever he tries to get close.
***1:52
Korban James has his opponent on the ground.
The Kid goes to the ground after The Python
Korban James could try a kimura from there...
***2:03
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Kid manages to improve his ground position
***2:10
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Korban James is throwing down some heavy leather but The Python is covering up well. At the moment, this is the only thing that is saving him from receiving punishment.
***2:23
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Python fires a solid combination to Korban James's head.
***2:25
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The punches from Korban James don't seem to have much power. He should improve his position.
***2:30
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Kid improves his position over his opponent.
***2:37
Korban James is on full mount over The Python
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
brilliant reversal from The Python
***2:52
Johnny Gold is on closed guard over The Kid
Johnny Gold lands two body punches and then a huge punch to Korban James's face!
***2:58
Johnny Gold is on open guard over The Kid
The Kid tries to improve his ground position
***3:14
Johnny Gold is on open guard over The Kid
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
***3:30
Johnny Gold is on full mount over The Kid
Both fighters are stuck on the ground..
***3:42
Johnny Gold is on full mount over The Kid
The Python is attempting a submission..
The Kid improves his position over his opponent.
The Kid works to achieve closed guard
***3:53
Johnny Gold is on closed guard over The Kid
Johnny Gold throws some glancing punches, but The Kid is defending himself well at the moment.
***4:07
Johnny Gold is on open guard over The Kid
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
***4:11
Johnny Gold is on full mount over The Kid
The Kid improves his position over his opponent.
The Kid works to achieve half guard
***4:16
Johnny Gold is on half guard over The Kid
The Python controls the situation on the ground in spite of the attempts of The Kid escaping
The referee kneels forwards and calls for a break. The fans cheer as the fighters are back stood up.
***4:31
Johnny Gold is holding the fence.
The referee warns Johnny Gold
Good takedown attempt by The Kid but The Python manages to stay on his feet!
***4:38
Korban James attempts a low kick that just misses..
***4:53
Korban James is literally gasping to get air.
That kick from Korban James was telegraphed! The Python is was already stepping out of harms way..
***4:55
Korban James goes to throw a high kick, but doesn't bother after seeing how quickly Johnny Gold stepped out of harms way..
***5:00
The horn blares and the ref steps inbetween the two fighters, the round is over!
ROUND 2
***0:07
The Kid grabs his opponent by the leg and tries a trip him down, but Johnny Gold has excellent single leg takedown defense!
***0:15
Solid Kick from Johnny Gold! The Kid blocks it decisively..
***0:28
Korban James is studying his opponent.
***0:36
Johnny Gold is holding the fence.
The referee warns Johnny Gold
Korban James throws a double jab to get close then dives in for a double leg takedown, but Johnny Gold is having none of it!
***0:45
Johnny Gold looks over and listens to the advice of his corner mates.
Korban James tries to clinch with his opponent, but The Python is able to push him away.
***1:01
Johnny Gold looks for a way to better his position.
Johnny Gold slips and falls to the ground after missing with that high kick! Johnny Gold quickly scrambles to his feet before Korban James can take advantage of the situation! That was a close one!
***1:03
Johnny Gold huffs in frustration..
Korban James is taking a few seconds for recover his breath.
***1:06
Johnny Gold goes for a double leg takedown but Korban James sprawls perfectly.
***1:08
Johnny Gold stuffs a double leg takedown attempt from Korban James!
***1:15
Korban James is holding the fence.
The referee warns Korban James
Both fighters clinch. The Python attempts a trip...good balance demonstrated by The Kid.
***1:30
Johnny Gold wraps his arms around his opponents waist and goes for an inside leg sweep taking him down to the mat!
***1:36
Johnny Gold is on full mount over The Kid
The Python is working to finish with an armbar! Both fighters struggles on the ground before Korban James escapes...
***1:48
Johnny Gold is on open guard over The Kid
The Kid improves his position over his opponent.
brilliant reversal from The Kid
***1:56
Korban James is on closed guard over The Python
The Python tries to improve his ground position
***2:03
Korban James is on closed guard over The Python
Korban James throws a flurry of punches at The Python, but The Python keeps him at a distance with his legs.
***2:15
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Both fighters are stuck on the ground..
***2:19
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The punches from Korban James don't seem to have much power. He should improve his position.
***2:33
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
The Python works to achieve closed guard
***2:37
Korban James is on closed guard over The Python
The Python looks for an opening in his rival's defenses
Both fighters are stuck on the ground..
***2:48
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Both fighters are stuck on the ground..
***2:52
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Not much action on the mat from either fighter at the moment..
***2:56
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Johnny Gold tries to keep Korban James from landing strikes by controlling his upper body..
***3:07
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Johnny Gold tries to keep Korban James from landing strikes by controlling his upper body..
***3:10
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Korban James looks to be concentrating on not receiving punishment rather than hitting his opponent.
***3:15
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Python manages to improve his ground position
***3:24
Johnny Gold looks for a way to better his position.
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Python manages to push away from Korban James and is able to stand back up
***3:28
Korban James throws a left right combination to get the clinch. Korban James uses the clinch to take Johnny Gold down against the cage! Johnny Gold aware of his surroundings, uses the cage to get back to his feet!
***3:37
The two start wildly swinging! Both fighters are landing some huge shots, the fans are on their feet!
***3:43
Korban James is taking a few seconds for recover his breath.
***3:51
Johnny Gold is literally gasping to get air.
Johnny Gold throws a left straight to the body of The Kid.
***4:06
Good leg kicks from Johnny Gold.
***4:08
Good takedown from the clinch by Korban James.
***4:22
Korban James is on full mount over The Python
The Kid is trying to finish with a kimura and it's wrenched all the way back! You can see the pain in The Python eyes! Somehow he escapes! Wow, what heart!
***4:28
Korban James huffs in frustration..
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Korban James begin to pound The Python .. and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at The Python! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if The Python doesn't defend himself!
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
brilliant reversal from The Python
A small cut has opened on The Python's eyebrow...
***4:40
Johnny Gold is on open guard over The Kid
Korban James takes advantage of the situation to take a breather.
***4:56
Johnny Gold is on open guard over The Kid
Johnny Gold throws a flurry of punches at The Kid, but The Kid keeps him at a distance with his legs.
Both fighters are stuck on the ground..
Hard blow to The Kid's mid-section, he seems hurt but can fight on
***5:00
The horn blares and the ref steps in immediately to call a stop to the action as the round is over!
ROUND 3
***0:01
The fighters touch gloves.
***0:12
Korban James tries to clinch with The Python, but The Python is too agile and gets on his bicycle.
***0:25
Korban James wraps his arms around Johnny Gold and shoves him back against the cage. Both fighters continue the fight against the fence.
***0:34
Korban James wraps his arms around Johnny Gold and shoves him back against the cage. Both fighters continue the fight against the fence.
***0:46
Johnny Gold is holding the fence.
The referee warns Johnny Gold
Korban James wraps his arms around his opponents waist and goes for an inside leg sweep taking him down to the mat!
***0:59
Korban James is on half guard over The Python
Korban James is unable to find any openings in The Python's defense.
***1:14
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Python fires a solid combination to Korban James's head.
***1:22
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Korban James is unable to punch his opponent while on the ground.
***1:30
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Korban James looks to be concentrating on not receiving punishment rather than hitting his opponent.
***1:45
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
The Python works to achieve closed guard
***2:00
Korban James is on closed guard over The Python
Korban James is unable to punch his opponent while on the ground.
***2:13
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Korban James throws some glancing punches, but The Python is defending himself well at the moment.
***2:24
The Python 's corner is yelling at him to get out of that position..
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
Surprisingly solid punches to Korban James's head by The Python.
***2:36
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Python tries to punch his opponent's face while both are on the ground.
***2:47
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The crowd is starting to boo the fighters..
It looks like Johnny Gold is letting time go by to prepare his next move.
The referee kneels forwards and calls for a break. The fans cheer as the fighters are back stood up.
***3:02
Korban James is peppering Johnny Gold's face with jabs! Johnny Gold throws a hook that misses, only to be caught with another jab!
***3:14
The referee tells the fighters to get busy or he'll restart the fight.
***3:21
Johnny Gold is holding the fence.
The referee warns Johnny Gold
Korban James throws a wild right hand which lands before gaining the clinch. Korban James uses the clinch to take Johnny Gold down!
***3:25
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Python fires a solid combination to Korban James's head.
***3:31
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Kid improves his position over his opponent.
***3:33
Korban James is on full mount over The Python
Korban James throws some glancing punches, but The Python is defending himself well at the moment.
***3:36
Korban James is literally gasping to get air.
Korban James is on open guard over The Python
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
brilliant reversal from The Python
***3:40
Johnny Gold is on open guard over The Kid
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
***3:54
Johnny Gold looks for a way to better his position.
Johnny Gold is on full mount over The Kid
Johnny Gold is aggressively and repeatedily punching The Kid in the side of the head. He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
***4:04
Korban Jameslooks up at the clock.
Johnny Gold is on open guard over The Kid
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
***4:14
Johnny Gold is on full mount over The Kid
The Kid manages to improve his ground position
***4:21
Johnny Gold is on full mount over The Kid
Johnny Gold fakes two body punches and lands a huge punch to The Kid's face!
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
***4:25
Johnny Gold is on full mount over The Kid
It looks like Korban James is letting time go by to prepare his next move.
***4:39
Johnny Gold is on open guard over The Kid
Johnny Gold is just tearing up The Kid's face with those brutal elbows! The Kid needs to do something drastic and quick, he's looking like a car crash victim! The referee is threatning to stop it!
The Python improves his position over his opponent.
***4:53
Johnny Gold is on full mount over The Kid
The Python tries to grapple
We can see a small cut has opened in The Kid's eyebrow.
The Kid tries to improve his ground position
***5:00
The horn blares and the ref steps in immediately to call a stop to the action as the fighters await the judges decision..
Judge Frank Jackson scores the bout: Johnny Gold, 10 9 10 : 29 Points
Judge Frank Jackson scores the bout: Korban James, 8 10 9 : 27 Points
Judge Linda Myers scores the bout: Johnny Gold, 10 10 10 : 30 Points
Judge Linda Myers scores the bout: Korban James, 8 9 9 : 26 Points
Judge Bernard Long scores the bout: Johnny Gold, 10 10 10 : 30 Points
Judge Bernard Long scores the bout: Korban James, 8 9 9 : 26 Points
Johnny Gold wins via Unanimous Decision!
******Statistics for Johnny Gold*******
Punches: 15/18 83%
Kicks: 4/7 57%
Clinch blows: 0/0 0%
Takedowns: 1/4 25%
Submissions: 4/5 80%
GnP blows: 10/41 24%
Average damage: 0.42
Time on the ground: 518/889 58%
******Statistics for Korban James*******
Punches: 12/18 67%
Kicks: 0/4 0%
Clinch blows: 0/7 0%
Takedowns: 3/9 33%
Submissions: 0/2 0%
GnP blows: 2/31 6%
Average damage: 0.33
Time on the ground: 507/889 57%