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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendoza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Mazing's head but Mazing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazing! But no joy.
Mazing fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Mazing scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet.
Mazing trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away.
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mazing looking to sit in guard and control but Mendoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mendoza postures up in Mazing's guard and throws a big left but Mazing blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Mazing looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendoza passes into half guard.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Mazing is controlling the position.
Mazing trying to get back to full guard but Mendoza takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mazing is in a horrible position here. Mendoza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mendoza working for a submission but Mazing is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Mendoza landing punches.
Mendoza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mendoza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mazing looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazing is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SU#
Mendoza gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mazing looks to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Mendoza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendoza lands in his opponent's guard.
Mazing is wriggling around but Mendoza manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Mazing is trying to control Mendoza's posture. Mendoza takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mazing! Mendoza is rotating here... this could be the end... Mazing is out! Mendoza has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Salvatore Mendoza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mendoza has Only up against the cage in a clinch.
Only wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Only looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Only is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendoza is trying to drag Only to the mat but Only just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendoza tries for a takedown. No joy.
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 Only walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Only closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mendoza out cold! Mendoza corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stand Only!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendoza shoots for a takedown but Yamashita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamashita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendoza defends it nicely.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Yamashita with that takedown attempt.
Yamashita throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mendoza.#CUT2#
It looks like Salvatore Mendoza has been cut.
Yamashita scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yamashita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendoza tries to get to full guard but Yamashita has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yamashita connects with a nice short shot to Mendoza's temple. #T1#
Yamashita sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Yamashita is working for a kimura but Mendoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendoza is looking to improve his position.
Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Yamashita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yamashita wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Yamashita seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendoza is staying active underneath Yamashita , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamashita wants to pass to mount but Mendoza is defending the position. #SUB2#
Yamashita is looking for a kimura but Mendoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamashita to get the leverage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mendoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamashita wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is defending well.
Yamashita looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamashita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendoza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Yamashita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Mendoza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Yamashita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamashita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza tries to roll over but Yamashita keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yamashita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Yamashita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Yamashita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Yamashita seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Yamashita is stalling here. Mendoza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yamashita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mendoza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yamashita can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamashita is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Mendoza wants to control but Yamashita is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mendoza tries for a kimura but Yamashita is defending well.
Yamashita tries to control but Mendoza manages to take his back.#SUB#
Mendoza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yamashita staying busy and making it hard for Mendoza to control. #T3#
Mendoza has the hooks in. Yamashita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Yamashita defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mendoza's arms.
Yamashita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mendoza has got his arm under Yamashita 's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Yamashita has spun round into Mendoza's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mendoza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Yamashita throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamashita wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Yamashita from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza is pulling down on Yamashita 's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Mendoza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Mendoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Yamashita connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Mendoza gets caught napping as Yamashita dives in and scores a takedown. Mendoza manages to retain guard.
Yamashita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamashita pushes down on Mendoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yamashita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamashita is trying to control. Mendoza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamashita wants to stand but Mendoza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Yamashita drops an elbow to the side of Mendoza's head. #T1#
Mendoza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamashita .
Yamashita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamashita is keen to just control but Mendoza is a slippery customer.
Yamashita not doing much here.
Mendoza trying to control here.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Yamashita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Satoshi Yamashita has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza is staying active underneath Yamashita , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mendoza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Mendoza is working an open guard so Yamashita takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yamashita is pawing at Mendoza, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Mendoza's nose. Mendoza is badly hurt! Yamashita pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Mendoza tries desperately to hold on but Yamashita is relentless in his assault! As Mendoza receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Yamashita away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoshi Yamashita !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Mendoza moves into the clinch.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Mendoza decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Sato stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza avoids it really well and circles away.
Sato dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sato moves into range and clinches up with Mendoza.#TD2#
Sato jumps into guard, dragging Mendoza to the mat.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Sato.
Sato looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mendoza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sato tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
Sato has hold of Mendoza's hands but Mendoza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mendoza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendoza.
Sato throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Mendoza manages to pass to side control. #T2#
Sato can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendoza scoring with punches and elbows.
Sato tries to bench press Mendoza off him but Mendoza keeps the position.
Mendoza working away.
Sato is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendoza off and has taken his back!#T3#
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Sato somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Sato doesn't have the hooks in and Mendoza manages to turn into his guard.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sato 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.
Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mendoza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Sato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendoza trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Mendoza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sato trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
Sato is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sato trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Mendoza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body kick from Sato.
Mendoza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Salvatore Mendoza has been cut.#CL#
Mendoza clinches up against the cage.
Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendoza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sato counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mendoza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sato somewhat.#T1##CL2#
Sato moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sato manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Sato instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sato gets control of Mendoza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sato will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mendoza 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. #SUB2#
Sato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Mendoza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sato looking for a sweep. Not yet Sato, not yet.
Sato looking to control.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
Sato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza. #SUB2#
Sato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sato will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Sato is retaining full guard.
Mendoza forces his way into half guard.
Salvatore Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendoza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendoza's back!
Sato is breathing heavily.
Sato has the hooks in. Mendoza is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Sato trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sato is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sato is trying to stick to Mendoza's back but Mendoza is turning into Sato. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sato's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendoza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takuma Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Mendoza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvatore Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato looks for a takedown but Mendoza sprawls well.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sato somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sato, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
Mendoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mendoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sato sprawls well. Sato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendoza tries to avoid it but Sato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendoza to the ground. Mendoza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
Sato has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Sato shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendoza tries to sprawl out of it but Sato 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.
Mendoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Sato, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendoza wants to clinch.
Sato explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3##CL2#
Sato rushes Mendoza and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Mendoza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mendoza prevents the takedown attempt.
Sato lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendoza won't want to take too many of those.
Sato prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Sato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##TD#
Mendoza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Sato has his feet on Mendoza's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takuma Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sato avoids it really well and circles away.
Sato scores with a head kick. Mendoza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Sato moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takuma Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sato 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuma Sato!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mendoza pushes Nakamoto up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Nakamoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mendoza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Mendoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nakamoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nakamoto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mendoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamoto is one step ahead there.
Mendoza seems keen to control Nakamoto's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendoza 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.#T1#
Mendoza seems keen to control Nakamoto's posture.
Mendoza wants to sweep here but Nakamoto controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mendoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakamoto wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendoza working a defensive guard here.
Nakamoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nakamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakamoto wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mendoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendoza really is a fat lump.
Nakamoto passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nakamoto tries to advance to mount but Mendoza denies him. #SUB2#
Nakamoto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mendoza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nakamoto's guard! Nice work there by Mendoza! #SUB2#
Nakamoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendoza uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Mendoza stands up and beckons Nakamoto to his feet. #CL2#
Nakamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Salvatore Mendoza has been cut.#T4#
Nakamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Mendoza gets an underhook and turns Nakamoto into the cage.#TD#
Mendoza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Mendoza gets to his feet - Nakamoto follows without any prompting. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendoza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Mendoza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nakamoto gets back to half guard.
Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamoto defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Mendoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Mendoza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nakamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Mendoza looking to score a takedown here. Nakamoto is defending well but Mendoza drives through and ends up in Nakamoto's guard.
Mendoza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamoto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Nakamoto looking for a guillotine here but Mendoza defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nakamoto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mendoza has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Nakamoto wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamoto has a hand on Mendoza's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mendoza takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Mendoza working for a submission but Nakamoto is keeping him at bay.
Nakamoto is trying to escape the mount.
Nakamoto is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Nakamoto keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendoza lands a couple of good shots and Nakamoto has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nakamoto breaks Mendoza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nakamoto looking to pass the guard.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamoto can do to turn this around?
Nakamoto won't allow Mendoza to sweep him here.
Nakamoto wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Nakamoto won't allow Mendoza to sweep him here. #T3#
Nakamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
Nakamoto trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a triangle but Nakamoto pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Nakamoto has gone for a leg lock! Mendoza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakamoto's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nakamoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendoza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nakamoto.
Nakamoto is breathing heavily.#T4#
Nakamoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Nakamoto regains half guard.
Mendoza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mendoza wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nakamoto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mendoza pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Mendoza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Mendoza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into Nakamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nakamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamoto tries to strike from the bottom.
Mendoza 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.
Salvatore Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nakamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendoza defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nakamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendoza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza stands up over Nakamoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Nakamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nakamoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendoza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nakamoto.
Nakamoto is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamoto keeps working.
Nakamoto looks to move to half guard but instead Mendoza has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mendoza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nakamoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mendoza scoring with punches and elbows.
Nakamoto sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mendoza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Mendoza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendoza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nakamoto with the active half guard here but Mendoza passes nicely into side control.
Nakamoto misses with a strike from the bottom.
Mendoza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nakamoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendoza off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza tries to escape but Nakamoto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nakamoto scores with punches and elbows.
Satoshi Nakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvatore Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Nakamoto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mendoza is defending well though. Nakamoto let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendoza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Mendoza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mendoza drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
#TD#
Mendoza turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendoza manages to end up in side control.
Anderson is trying to control Mendoza's posture but Mendoza avoids it.
Mendoza really is a fat lump.
Anderson looking for a sweep but Mendoza has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Mendoza lands with some strikes.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Mendoza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mendoza is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mendoza seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendoza pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well. #ES2#
Anderson kicks Mendoza off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD2#
Anderson jumps guard and drags Mendoza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is striking from the bottom but Mendoza uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#ES2#
Anderson kicks Mendoza off and gets back to his feet.
Mendoza shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mendoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendoza trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Mendoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JZ Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Anderson clinches up with Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendoza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Anderson pulls guard successfully.
Anderson wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Anderson looking to control.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Mendoza pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Anderson wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is striking from the bottom but Mendoza uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mendoza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson is controlling Mendoza's trapped leg to prevent Mendoza from advancing to side control.
Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson wants to sweep but Mendoza has passed to side control!#SUB#
Mendoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Who's going to make the next move?#T3#
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendoza as he jumps to the side.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.#TD#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendoza is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
JZ Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mendoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendoza has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Salvatore Mendoza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Mendoza has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mendoza works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB2#
Anderson looking for subs off his back but Mendoza has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendoza tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson looking to control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendoza preventing the sweep.
Anderson controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Mendoza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendoza, into his guard. #REVB#
Anderson wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Mendoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mendoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendoza's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Mendoza has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendoza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Mendoza tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendoza 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Salvatore Mendoza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mendoza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stevenson!
Stevenson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Mendoza has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stevenson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mendoza yanks on the arm and Stevenson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mendoza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvatore Mendoza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mendoza is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Tyson has Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Mendoza's takedown attempt.
Mendoza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendoza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.
#TD2#
Tyson gets control of Mendoza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tyson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tyson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendoza defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Tyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tyson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Tyson looking for a guillotine here but Mendoza defends easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyson is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Tyson rushes Mendoza and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mendoza lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mendoza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendoza, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Mendoza being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up. #SU2#
Tyson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendoza swivels and escapes.
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Mendoza shoots in.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Mendoza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tyson looks winded!
Mendoza in side control, throwing shots but Tyson defends. #SUB#
Mendoza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza working the strikes but Tyson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Mendoza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Tyson clinches up with Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tyson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Mendoza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mendoza being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendoza looking to control.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Tyson forces his way into half guard.
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendoza defending well though.
Tyson wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Mendoza trying to hold on to Tyson's head to control him but Tyson postures up.
#SUB#
Mendoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyson is looking to stall here but Mendoza recovers full guard.
Tyson tries to stand but Mendoza is controlling from the bottom.
Mendoza has his hands on Tyson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Tyson drops Mendoza with a beautiful combination! Mendoza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tyson is looking for the KO!#CL2#
Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tyson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Tyson can't get the takedown.
Mendoza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyson jumps guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson wants to break free but Mendoza has control.
#TD2#
Tyson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendoza uses from the top position.
Mendoza working some strikes from top position.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Mendoza postures up.
#SU#
Mendoza stands up and waves to Tyson to follow him.
Mendoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Mendoza is looking to land body kicks.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendoza.
Tyson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mendoza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendoza has double underhooks.
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Mendoza's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.#CL2#
Tyson instigates a clinch.
Mendoza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendoza prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendoza is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson jumps guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mendoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mendoza has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tyson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Tyson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Mendoza off. It looks like it's working - Mendoza slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Tyson displaying calm under pressure there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvatore Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely.
Tyson digs a good body shot into Mendoza's ribs.
Tyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mendoza under the eye.#KD2#
Tyson drops Mendoza with a beautiful combination! Mendoza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tyson is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Mendoza is rocked!
Mendoza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Mendoza to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Mendoza just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Tyson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Minded darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage.
Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minded gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mendoza looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Minded's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minded tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salvatore Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mendoza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mendoza is trying to ground and pound but Minded uses the momentary lack of control by Mendoza to regain half guard.
Mendoza stops Minded from getting back to his feet.
Mendoza throws a strike but Minded avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Minded keeps moving.
Mendoza stops Minded from standing up.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minded works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Minded is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minded lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Minded.#CUT2#
It looks like Salvatore Mendoza has been cut.#T2#
Mendoza wants to clinch
and Minded counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza leaves Minded with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mendoza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minded counters with a left and a right that stings Mendoza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses.
Minded drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.#CL2#
Minded moves into range and clinches up with Mendoza.
Mendoza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minded after a bit of a struggle.
Mendoza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minded pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.#T3#
Minded has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Minded decides to pull guard.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Minded uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Minded!#REVB#
Minded keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendoza's head.#ROC2#
Mendoza is rocked!
Minded arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mendoza's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Absent Minded!
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