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by Play - Fighter'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:
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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