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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TRFC78
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendes tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mendes wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James throws a counter combo.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from James.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James is not content to let Mendes control the position. #T1#
James is pushing Mendes's head away, looking to escape. Mendes manages to hold on to the position though.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is pushing Mendes's head away, looking to escape. Mendes manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Mendes wants to control but James is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James is not content to let Mendes control the position.
The ground and pound from Mendes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Mendes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Mendes swings around for an armbar but James sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mendes's guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
James stands and steps away. Mendes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
Jason James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL#
Mendes instigates a clinch.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Mendes lands a takedown into guard.
Mendes is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES2#
James has one foot on Mendes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jason James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 throws a series of strikes that have Mendes backpedaling.
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes fails with the takedown.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Mendes darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Mendes fails to pull guard.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendes.
Mendes 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 Roberto Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from James.
#TD#
Mendes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
James throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jason James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from James does no damage.
Mendes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mendes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
Mendes lands a body shot.
James misses with the combination.
Mendes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
James throws a nice looking combination but Mendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from James as Mendes shoots in.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Mendes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Mendes gets the takedown into side control.
James tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendes cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Mendes working for a submission but James is keeping him at bay.
James is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
James wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Roberto Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mendes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mendes looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
Mendes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ES2#
James bucks Mendes off and manages to get back to his feet!
James lands a nice shot that snaps Mendes's head back.
Mendes tries to clinch there but James circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4##TD#
Mendes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Mendes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
Mendes is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES2#
James has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mendes is on him like a limpet, forcing James back against the cage.
Mendes misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
James scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.#ES2#
James manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mendes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mendes jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendes showed some decent athleticism there.
James pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##ES2#
James manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mendes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Knees to the body from Mendes.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Mendes stalls. #BC#
Mendes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Mendes looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Mendes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes is looking to clinch.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Mendes has managed to clinch.
James blocking some punches.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.#T3#
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendes tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendes drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Mendes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mendes rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mendes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from James does no damage.
Jab by James.#CL#
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendess head. #T4##BC#
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
James cracks Mendes with a good jab.
Mendes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendes tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James misses with a wild combination.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberto Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jason James!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jason James!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jason James!
Jason James wins by unanimous decision!
Jason James made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'DEADLEAGUE fight team number one what!'.
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Event:
SFC 9: Uberveem x Joe II
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Blighton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michael slips a straight right by Blighton .#TD#
Blighton shoots in and gets a takedown into Michael's guard.
Blighton 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blighton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Michael working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blighton has passed into half guard!
Michael blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blighton .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michael tries to roll over but Blighton keeps him under control.
Michael has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 10th Planet Tycoon. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Michael on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michael wants to improve his position but Blighton is controlling well.
Michael keeps trying to improve his position.
Michael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blighton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Michael is pressing down on Blighton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Michael is looking for a triangle here but Blighton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Michael looks winded!#T2#
Blighton controlling the position from side mount.
Michael tries to bench press Blighton off him but Blighton keeps the position. #SUB#
Blighton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Michael is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buster Blighton !
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Event:
TGC 4: Knocksville vs Beaver
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penn doesn't seem phased though.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes jabs at Penn's body.
CJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penn, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Penn's ribcage. Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow. #BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Penn misses with a hook.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes tries to clinch up
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes cracks Penn with a good jab.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Barnes gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Penn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Penn prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colby Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Penn.
Barnes lunges at Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penn's hand.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Barnes tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn 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!
Barnes avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Penn working aggressively here.
#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes lands the left hand.
A left lands for Penn.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Penn back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Penn manages to avoid it.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Barnes throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn walks into a jab.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Barnes sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
A big left from Penn misses.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Penn prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Penn should have avoided that one.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Penn misses with a looping right.
Barnes looks to clinch
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn. #T4#
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Penn.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn misses with the head strike.
Barnes working aggressively here.
#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
CJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes trying to stall but Penn improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colby Barnes.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Barnes!
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Event:
TGC 3: FW Title GP Round 1
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Joseph tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darski swivels and escapes.
Darski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darski wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joseph.
Chuck Darski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Joseph.
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Darski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darski won't allow Joseph to sweep him here. #SU#
Darski gets to his feet - Joseph follows without any prompting.
Darski cracks Joseph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darski lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph looks winded!
Joseph fails with the takedown.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but Darski shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darski lands a nice looking body shot.
Darski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph.
Darski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
Jaxon Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joseph has time to react.#T1#
Darski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darski lands with a straight right. Joseph didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Darski.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darski as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Darski there.
Joseph is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Joseph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darski scores with a hook to the body. Joseph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darski lands with a cross.
Darski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joseph at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Joseph got wobbled bad by a big combination! Darski presses forward with punches and knees until Joseph stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Joseph closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Darski!
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Event:
TRFC74: The Sacrifice
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mauck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Mauck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mauck 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.#BC2#
Mauck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jared Mauck has been cut.
James throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mauck counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that. #ES#
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mauck looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a nice looking combination but Mauck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Mauck closes the distance and clinches.
James misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Mauck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James tries to break the clinch but Mauck is controlling the position. #TD2#
Mauck has clasped his hands together around James's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mauck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
James lands a head shot.#T2#
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mauck circles away quickly and effectively.
Mauck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a nice looking combination but Mauck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Mauck's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Mauck counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
James is looking to stand up but Mauck isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Mauck with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauck pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mauck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mauck frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mauck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Mauck thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Mauck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauck punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Mauck's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Mauck counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James pushes Mauck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mauck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Mauck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mauck wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Mauck cracks James with a big elbow.
Mauck takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
James is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mauck avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Mauck moves into the clinch.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James is trying to break the clinch but Mauck is controlling him.#T3#
James is pressed up against the cage. Mauck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James ducks under a wild hook from Mauck.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mauck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a right hand that Mauck ducks under and follows up with a left that Mauck also avoids with ease.
James throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mauck counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Mauck gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
Mauck dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mauck.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Mauck.
Mauck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mauck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mauck back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mauck wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mauck or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
Mauck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
#CL2#
Mauck darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James tries to break free but Mauck pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mauck jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jared Mauck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
James misses with a few strikes there.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jason James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mauck forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mauck can do to turn this around?
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James gets underhooks to prevent Mauck's takedown attempt.
James lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Mauck drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
James stands up from Mauck's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
A punch combination from James misses.
A punch combination from James misses.
James lands with a nice combination. Mauck backs away looking to recover.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mauck throws a big counter head kick but James avoids it with no problem.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mauck circles away quickly and effectively.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jason James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mauck counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James tries to escape but Mauck is in control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mauck has hold of James's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! James tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mauck cranks the arm and James screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from James, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jared Mauck!
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Event:
TGC 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Umarov with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Umarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Umarov getting side control.
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Umarov on the ground.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn tries to get out of the position.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov controlling the pace.
Umarov is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head. #T1##SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Umarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Umarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Umarov.
Umarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Umarov thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umarov.
Umarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Umarov is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Umarov drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Umarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Umarov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Umarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Umarov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Penn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Timur Umarov!
A very excited looking Timur Umarov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Vlasov drops Michael with a beautiful combination! Michael stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vlasov is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like David Michael has been cut.
Vlasov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Michael counters with a single leg into guard. Vlasov didn't expect that.
Vlasov keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
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!
Vlasov striking off his back but it's not causing Michael any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlasov is retaining full guard.
Michael preventing the sweep.
Vlasov keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Vlasov is controlling Michael's posture.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Vlasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Michael postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vlasov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Michael, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Vlasov is posturing up here but Michael has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vlasov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vlasov has to tap! Slick submission there by Michael!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Michael!
David Michael looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'DEADLEAGUE fight team number one, What!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Michael shoots in and gets a takedown into Guy's guard.#ES#
Guy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Michael presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Michael breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Michael shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy prevents Michael from improving position.
Michael is working Guy over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Michael working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy pushes Michael off looking to stand but Michael dives back in and keeps control.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Guy working a defensive guard here.
Michael stands up over Guy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Michael won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Guy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Michael lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michael distracts Guy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Guy is looking for a triangle here but Michael uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Michael tries for a kimura but Guy is defending well.
Guy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michael wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Michael's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guy is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Michael working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michael lands a nice short elbow.
Michael passes to side control.
Guy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Michael presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Michael with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael lands a nice shot to the head.
Michael lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guy hang on?#ROC2#
Guy is rocked!
Guy is desperately trying to improve his position but Michael has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Michael landing strikes, looking to finish!
Michael looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Michael is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Guy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Guy shrugs it off.
Michael is landing with some decent strikes but Guy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Michael working for a guillotine from mount but Guy is in no mood to give up.
Guy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU2#
Michael stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Guy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Michael to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Michael wanted to stand there but Guy had control of the position.
Guy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michael trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michael gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michael passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michael seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guy pushes Michael off looking to stand but Michael dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Michael there. #SUB2#
Michael is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Michael lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Michael seems to be working for a kimura but Guy defends the submission attempt.
Michael working Guy over with strikes.
Michael looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Michael tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Guy gets back to full guard.
Guy controls Michael momentarily but Michael frees himself.
Guy wants to sweep here but Michael controlling him for the moment.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##SU2#
Michael gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Michael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Michael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Michael goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Michael gets a double leg takedown into Guy's guard.#ES#
Guy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
David Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guy counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Michael dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Guy stalks Michael and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Michael's face. Michael staggers backwards, shaken.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michael misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Guy counters by moving into the clinch.
Michael tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michael is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guy is stalling here.
#BC2#
Michael breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Michael looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Guy!#T1##SUB2#
Michael tries for a kimura but Guy is defending well.
Michael is breathing heavily.
Guy sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Michael is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guy sees it coming and defends easily.
Guy is pressing down on Michael's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Michael stands and steps away. Guy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Michael shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense.
As Michael looks to move away, Guy throws a big counter combo but Michael just gets out of the way.
Michael has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guy. #TD#
Guy pulls Michael into guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Michael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Guy looking for a triangle here. Michael is fighting it but it looks tight! Guy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Michael is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Loren Guy!
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