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Event:
BMF 2 - ChaChing!
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mendoza. That's going to slow James down.
Mendoza thumps James with a low kick.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendoza sprawls well. Mendoza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming James to the mat! James manages to get full guard.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendoza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Mendoza has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendoza throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mendoza.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendoza defends well and James ends up having to push Mendoza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mendoza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendoza scores with a head kick.
Mendoza shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James is breathing heavily.
Mendoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendoza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mendoza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendoza's waist but Mendoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendoza. Mendoza obviously looking to wear him down.
Mendoza throws a nice head kick!
We've been informed that Mendoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendoza.
Mendoza scores with a push kick.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendoza. Mendoza obviously looking to wear him down.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mendoza.
James tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An inside leg kick lands from Mendoza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by James.#T4#
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
Mendoza fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body. #CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendoza stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Mendoza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Mendoza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Mendoza finds it's way through James's defenses.
Mendoza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendoza as he avoids it easily.
Mendoza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
James drives through with a takedown into Mendoza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendoza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James won't allow Mendoza to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendoza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James won't allow Mendoza to get back to his feet. #T1#
James being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James being controlled here momentarily.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James is working Mendoza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendoza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mendoza.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendoza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendoza.#CL2#
Mendoza gets a clinch.
Mendoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James takes one to the chin there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mendoza.
#TD2#
Mendoza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching James on his heels. He'll look to pass James's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. #T4#
James being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Mendoza is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvaro Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Mendoza scores with a kick to the body.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendoza unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Mendoza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!#SU2#
Mendoza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendoza lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mendoza 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 Mendoza off to one side.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendoza tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendoza lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mendoza is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Mendoza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Mendoza takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mendoza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mendoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.#T2#
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendoza throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mendoza throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
Mendoza lands a high kick!
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendoza lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Mendoza rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Mendoza looking for a takedown. #T3#
James can't get the takedown.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Mendoza tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendoza crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.#T4#
James blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
Mendoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Ray James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendoza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Mendoza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Guzman shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Guzman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guzman defends it nicely.
A jab from Guzman misses.
Guzman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guzman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guzman connects with the punch.
Guzman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ray James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chapo Guzman.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Guzman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guzman fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Guzman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Guzman sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Guzman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Guzman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, James rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Guzman's guard! Nice work there by James!
Guzman looks winded!
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guzman's guard.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guzman's head.
Nice strikes from James there.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guzman wants to get back to his feet.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James uses his free foot to push down on Guzman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Guzman. #T2#
James cracks Guzman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James lands with some strikes.
Guzman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guzman is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
James raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Guzman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Guzman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Guzman is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Guzman?
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guzman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
James scoring with strikes but Guzman is staying in there.
Guzman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
James with the ground and pound from mount.
Guzman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James lands a nice shot to the head.
James lands a big elbow.
James working away from the top, dropping strikes.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guzman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guzman is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
James passes to full mount! #T4#
James lands a nice shot to the head.
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
Guzman tries to hold on but James postures up.
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Guzman?
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Guzman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James looking to finish Guzman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guzman!
A nice elbow there by James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
Guzman tries to hold on but James postures up.
James fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Guzman misses with a series of wild punches.
Guzman leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guzman lands with a good body shot.
Ray James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guzman cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James fails to land the takedown.
Guzman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guzman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray James. 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.#TD2#
Guzman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Guzman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Guzman wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Guzman taking a breather here.
Guzman trying to control the position but James is working away. #SU2#
Guzman decides to stand back up. Guzman steps back and let's James get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Guzman.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guzman scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Guzman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guzman stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chapo Guzman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Guzman on that attempt.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guzman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guzman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Guzman feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Guzman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guzman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Guzman trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Guzman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Guzman with a flurry of punches that miss.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guzman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guzman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Guzman.
Guzman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guzman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Guzman both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot lands for Guzman.
Guzman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guzman scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Guzman scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard.
Guzman kicks James off and gets to his feet.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Guzman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chapo Guzman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Guzman fails to land with a series of punches.
Guzman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Nice takedown defense from Guzman. No joy for James on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from James as Guzman shoots in.
Guzman stuffs the takedown.
James fails with the takedown
and Guzman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guzman lands with a shot to the body.
Chapo Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Guzman gets a takedown into half guard.
Guzman works his way into side control.
Guzman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Guzman stalls from top position.
Guzman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and James works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Guzman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guzman wants to get back to his feet.
Guzman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guzman is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU2#
Guzman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Guzman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Guzman tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Guzman.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guzman circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guzman!
#TD#
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Guzman trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Guzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guzman wants to sweep but no luck.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James postures up.
James wants to pass the guard but Guzman is keeping the position.#ES2#
Guzman has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Guzman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.#TD2#
Guzman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!#SUB2#
Guzman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, James has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guzman but great work by James.#T4#
Guzman dodges the ground and pound from James.
James misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Guzman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman has one of James's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
James postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Guzman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
James sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Guzman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Guzman regains half guard.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guzman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chapo Guzman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guzman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chapo Guzman! |
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