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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tex Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranger comes into the arena with Eaten by Bloodbath blaring out of the sound system. Mendes has chosen Hard Hittaz by Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tex Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ranger circles away.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ranger misses with a straight right.
Ranger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ranger loads up on a big right hand but Mendes slips the punch.
Edson Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes throws a head kick but Ranger moves out of range.
Ranger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes thows a body shot but no joy.
Ranger leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ranger misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ranger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ranger wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ranger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mendes!
Ranger is working for a guillotine from mount but Mendes frees his head quite easily.
Ranger is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendes shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranger takes Mendes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mendes is in trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is keeping busy.
Ranger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ranger is trying to stick to Mendes's back but Mendes is turning into Ranger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ranger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendes.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ranger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Ranger from controlling successfully.
Ranger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mendes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes has his foot on Ranger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ranger works his way back into a safe position though.
Ranger looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Ranger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Ranger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ranger is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
Ranger controlling the pace.
Ranger wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ranger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Ranger eventually gives up the hold.
Ranger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendes has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tex Ranger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendes has his takedown stuffed
and Ranger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ranger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ranger.
Ranger just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ranger counter with a right hand.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Ranger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ranger avoids the head kick by Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger lands a nice shot to the body.
Ranger avoids the head kick by Mendes.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Ranger thows a body shot but no joy.
Ranger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger slips a jab and a cross from Mendes.
Ranger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Ranger lands a nice shot to the body.
Ranger lunges at Mendes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendes's hand.
Ranger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendes sprawls well initially but Ranger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ranger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ranger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ranger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mendes is now in Ranger's guard. A big mistake from Ranger there, giving up the dominant position!
Ranger trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ranger is keeping the position.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Ranger.
Mendes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ranger is retaining full guard.
Mendes throws and elbow that misses. Ranger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendes's guard. Nice move by Ranger!
Ranger looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ranger, into his guard.
Ranger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ranger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ranger is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Ranger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Ranger blocks nicely.
Mendes won't allow Ranger to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ranger wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
Ranger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ranger is keeping the position for now.
Ranger working a defensive guard here.
Ranger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tex Ranger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ranger.
Ranger lands with a nice body punch.
Ranger scores with a body shot.
Ranger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendes avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger throws a sloppy body shot
and Mendes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ranger's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes won't allow Ranger to sweep him here.
Ranger is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture.
Ranger wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ranger is keeping the position.
Mendes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ranger's guard.
Ranger wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Ranger gets full guard.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ranger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ranger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Ranger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes is pushing down on Ranger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ranger is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ranger defending well though.
Ranger tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Mendes trying to advance position but Ranger counters by regaining guard.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ranger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ranger is keeping the position.
Mendes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ranger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tex Ranger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ranger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes looking to control.
Ranger controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Mendes.
Edson Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranger scores with a hook to the body. Mendes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edson Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick
and Ranger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendes thinking.
Ranger looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ranger 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tex Ranger!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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