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Event:
HFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez with a poor takedown
and Bones Junior counters with a three punch combo that has Mendez backing up. Mendez nods at Bones Junior to acknowledge the strikes.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Bones Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bones Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jonny Bones Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo Mendez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bones Junior is fending him off so far but Mendez persists. Nope, Bones Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bones Junior swivels and escapes.
Bones Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Bones Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Mendez is quick to defend against it.
Bones Junior has been working on his balance at Russian Bears Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mendez.
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Bones Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bones Junior. #SUB2#
Bones Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bones Junior wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bones Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bones Junior wanted to stand there but Mendez had control of the position.
Bones Junior 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.#SUB2#
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mendez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez has a closed guard, preventing Bones Junior from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bones Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bones Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bones Junior throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mendez's body to avoid the submission. Mendez has instead reached around Bones Junior's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mendez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guillermo Mendez!
Guillermo Mendez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Jonny Bones Junior had this to say: 'What a load of shit! I know I'm capable of beating him!'.
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Event:
HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Wiremu lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Mendez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendez wants to free his trapped foot but Wiremu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Wiremu dodges it nicely.
Wiremu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
Wiremu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wiremu wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
Wiremu wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Mendez stalling away here and it's allowed Wiremu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wiremu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendez is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Wiremu keeps moving.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Wiremu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendez is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiremu has wrist control.
Wiremu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wiremu managing to control the position.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiremu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiremu missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Wiremu moves into range and clinches up with Mendez.
Wiremu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendezs head.
Wiremu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Wiremu.
A short body shot lands from Wiremu as the two fighters clinch.
Wiremu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Mendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Wiremu.
Mendez looks winded!
A short uppercut from Wiremu. #BC#
Wiremu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiremu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
Wiremu throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Mendez tries to keep at a distance but Wiremu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendez or not.
Wiremu lands a right hand.
Wiremu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Wiremu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mendez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mendez drops to his knees and Wiremu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu!
After winning the bout, Aloysius Wiremu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Guillermo Mendez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry fans'.
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Event:
HFC 98:Tavares vs Sang Seok
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Mendez's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendez tries to avoid it.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendez tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Mendez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Silva lands with a good body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendez in his tracks.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Mendez's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendez.
Starling Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo Mendez.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendez's calf.#T3#
Silva with a hook.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendez's hands.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva thumps Mendez with a low kick.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Mendez prevents a body shot from Silva.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Mendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Mendez looks winded!
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Mendez's ribcage. Mendez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Silva cracks Mendez with a nice body shot.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Guillermo Mendez has been cut.
Silva lands a big right hand that drops Mendez! The killer instinct kicks in and Silva finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starling Silva!
Guillermo Mendez spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry fans'.
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Event:
HFC 93:Hellmuth Jr vs Curran
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Bones Junior - just one landing.
Bones Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mendez ducks right into an uppercut from Bones Junior.
A big right from Bones Junior misses.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bones Junior counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Bones Junior - just one landing.
Bones Junior works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bones Junior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mendez 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.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Bones Junior sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bones Junior.
Bones Junior swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bones Junior is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Mendez wants to work for an arm triangle but Bones Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bones Junior is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bones Junior is trying to stand back up but Mendez is controlling him
#SUB2#
Mendez wants to work for an arm triangle but Bones Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mendez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bones Junior tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guillermo Mendez!
Guillermo Mendez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Jonny Bones Junior spoke after the fight, saying 'What a load of shit! I know I'm capable of beating him!'.
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Event:
RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matos on his heels. He'll look to pass Matos's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendez postures up in Matos's guard and throws a big left but Matos blocks it.
Mendez throws a strike but Matos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Matos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Matos tries to pass to full mount but Mendez defends it. #SUB2#
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Matos seems to be working for a kimura but Mendez defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez trying to control here.
Matos works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Mendez is trying to escape the mount.
Matos landing strikes from the mount and Mendez is in trouble! #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez wants to control but Matos is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Matos.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Matos finish him?#SUB#
Matos has isolated one of Mendez's arms. Mendez looking to fight him off but Matos twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caliman Matos!
After the fight, Caliman Matos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Guillermo Mendez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry fans'.
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Event:
RBFC 83: Fury vs Mahones
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kriel defends it nicely.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Kriel's guard.
Kriel pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
Kriel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez won't allow Kriel to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kriel dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kriel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kriel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kriel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mendez working for a triangle but Kriel defends it easily.
Kriel trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendez working for submissions but it's allowed Kriel to get to half guard.
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kriel is working away from the top position though.
Kriel slows the pace down in half guard.
Mendez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.
Kriel is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Kriel has control of the leg.
Kriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendez's head.
Kriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Kriel is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez striking from the bottom.
Mendez gets back to full guard.
Kriel trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kriel passes into side control.
Kriel landing a few strikes.
Mendez wants to control but Kriel postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriel trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piet Kriel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mendez shoots and misses
and Kriel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendez thinking.
Mendez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piet Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo Mendez.#CL#
Kriel rushes Mendez and presses him up against the cage.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Kriel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriel as he jumps to the side.
Piet Kriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mendez. No joy for Kriel on that attempt.
As Kriel backs off Mendez throws a huge counter combo but Kriel manages to avoid it all.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kriel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendez was covering up waiting for the punch and Kriel finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mendez has his feet on Kriel's thighs here. He's pushed Kriel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kriel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillermo Mendez!
A determined Guillermo Mendez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
HFC 75: Marston vs Romero
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Mendez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov cracks Mendez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mendez falls to his knees and Magomedov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Magomedov!
A less than humble Rashid Magomedov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Guillermo Mendez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry fans'.
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Event:
HFC 68:Ragnarson vs Milne
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Obuhov lands with a cross.
Obuhov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obuhov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obuhov leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obuhov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Obuhov cracks Mendez with a left hook right on the temple and Mendez goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Obuhov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mendez is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Anton Obuhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Guillermo Mendez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry fans'.
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Event:
HFC 63:Wowie vs Bradford
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendez throws an elbow but Lee slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendez tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well. #SUB#
Mendez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Mendez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendez tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Mendez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Lee is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mendez has an Americana. Lee didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mendez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mendez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Guillermo Mendez!
Guillermo Mendez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
HFC 56:Tsuruta vs Mahones
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor scores with a jab.
A head kick from Taylor lands but Mendez takes it in his stride.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Mendez avoids it with no problem.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendez's calf.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Mendez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mendez has hold of Taylor's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Taylor seems comfortable defending it but Mendez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Taylor is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Taylor is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mendez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guillermo Mendez!
A pretty intense looking Guillermo Mendez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
HFC 48:Klimov vs Martin
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ranieri.
An inside leg kick lands from Ranieri.
Mendez slips a jab and a cross from Ranieri.
Ranieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Ranieri, which made it look bad.
Ranieri scores with a nice right hand.
Ranieri tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Ranieri sprawls well.
Ranieri feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Mendez collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Ranieri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Ranieri waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof's logo in front of the cameras.
Guillermo Mendez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry fans'.
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Event:
HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee looking to control.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mendez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendez defends well.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mendez passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendez is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head. #SUB2#
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee trying to control but Mendez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Mendez wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Mendez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#T4##SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Lee wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendez is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Mendez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mendez moves into full mount!
Mendez trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
Mendez tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee regains half guard.#SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Mendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Mendez eventually gives up the hold.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendez to get the leverage.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Mendez sits in half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
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.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendez. #SUB2#
Mendez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg. #T3#
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mendez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendez prevents Lee from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Mendez there. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well. #SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Mendez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Mendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee tries to pull guard but Mendez won't allow it.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guillermo Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mendez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lee has his hands clasped together but Mendez extends and breaks Lee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mendez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillermo Mendez!
In defeat, William Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever.'.
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Event:
HFC 36:Tarasov vs Nonu
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Mendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendez wants to counter with a clinch but Kowalski pushes him away.
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Guillermo Mendez has been cut.
Kowalski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Mendez gets caught napping as Kowalski dives in and scores a takedown. Mendez manages to retain guard.#ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Kowalski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendez 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.#SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB2#
Mendez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kowalski content to stall in guard here.
Mendez is looking to stand up but Kowalski isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendez wants to control but Kowalski passes easily into half guard.
Mendez is trying to control but can't.
Mendez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mendez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kowalski has his hands clasped together but Mendez extends and breaks Kowalski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mendez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillermo Mendez!
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Event:
HFC 30:Volkov vs Trump
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mendez slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Mendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez misses with a low kick.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Cruz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Cruz feints and as Mendez raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Cruz pushing down on Mendez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendez is looking to escape.
Cruz passes to full mount!
Mendez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendez is looking to escape. #T2#
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Cruz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mendez is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz is really struggling to control Mendez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mendez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mendez tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cruz looking to control but Mendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Mendez wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz thinking.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Guillermo Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Mendez shakes it off.
Mendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Mendez is out of range.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez lands with an overhand left.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Cruz throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
Rafael Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendez.
Mendez throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
Mendez unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?#CL#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendez's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mendez is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mendez wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Mendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Mendez breaks the clinch.
Mendez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz being controlled against the cage.
Mendez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rafael Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz has Mendez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Cruz is trying to trip Mendez. He has hold of a leg but Mendez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cruz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cruz prevents Mendez from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Mendez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cruz dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mendez is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mendez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mendez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendez is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Mendez throws a body kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Mendez trying to advance position but Cruz counters by regaining guard.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T2#
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.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rafael Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mendez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz! #REVR#
Cruz trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Cruz controls the position.#T3#
Mendez is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendez is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Mendez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mendez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez throws a combination. Cruz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cruz misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendez defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Mendez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Mendez knows he should have avoided that one.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guillermo Mendez.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Cruz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rafael Cruz made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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