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Event:
F&BE 21- War Paint
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Jon slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Jon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Jon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jon clinches. #TD2#
Jon pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Jon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mendes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mendes looking for subs off his back but Jon has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Jon seems content to control.#T1##SUB#
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendes is not content to let Jon control the position.#SUB#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jon is nestled in close to Mendes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jon is trying to control. Mendes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Jon lands with a punch from half guard.
Jon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Well, if Jon 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice strikes from Jon there.
Still in half guard, Jon seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Jon sits in half guard.
Jon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jon pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Well, if Jon 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.
#SUB2#
Jon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jon is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
Jon is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jon wants to stand but Mendes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jon is trying to control. Mendes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jon trying to control the pace.
Mendes won't allow Jon to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Jon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jon sprawls well. Jon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Jon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Jon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Jon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Jon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Jon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jon wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Jon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jon pushes down on Mendes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jon 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.
#SUB2#
Jon is trying to work for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Jon is controlling the pace.
Mendes is staying active underneath Jon, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Jon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jon pulls his head out easily.
Mendes is staying active underneath Jon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Jon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Mendes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jon!
Mendes is not content to let Jon control the position.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jon gets to mount! Mendes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Mendes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Jon lands a heavy elbow.
Jon breaks from Mendes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jon is landing with some decent strikes but Mendes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mendes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jon has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Jon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Jon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jon throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jon sprawls and moves away.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Jon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jon throws out a counter right but Mendes avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jon defends it nicely.
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Mendes tries to sprawl but Jon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Josh Jon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jon works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1##SU2#
Jon gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Jon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mendes!
Jon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mendes to see if he's OK.
Jon is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Jon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jon prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Mendes is looking to regain half guard here but Jon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
It looks like Jon is going to stand back up.
Jon content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Jon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Jon wants to stand up but Mendes is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jon trying to mount his opponent but Mendes defends it.
Jon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mendes.
Mendes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jon connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Mendes tries to improve position but can't.
Jon controlling from side mount.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jon controlling the position.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
Fernando Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Jon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jon trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Jon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Jon!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 21
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Fafa sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendes shoots and misses
and Fafa counters with a two punch combo.
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fafa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mendes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fafa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendes.
Nice shot by Fafa.
Mendes shoots in but Fafa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fafa is fending him off so far but Mendes persists. Nope, Fafa circles away and we're back to standing.
Fafa thumps Mendes with a low kick.
Fafa works over Mendes's head and body with a nice combination.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt - Fafa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Fafa scores with a one two! Mendes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fafa with a nice cross.
Mendes misses with a takedown
and Fafa counters with a nice uppercut.
Fafa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fernando Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fafa looks to land a combination. Mendes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fafa to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fafa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fafa works over Mendes's head and body with a nice combination.
Fafa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!
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!
Mendes tries for a takedown but Fafa circles away easily
and Fafa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fafa throws a combination. Mendes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fafa throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mendes stumbling backwards into the cage! Mendes bounces back off the cage towards Fafa, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fafa lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fafa celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeff Fafa!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 18
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Par scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Par lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Par throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Par counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Par. Beautiful body shot.
Mendes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Mendes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Par counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mendes! He's just covering up as Par starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cung Wo Par!
Cung Wo Par thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 13
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Boom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Boom tries to sprawl but Mendes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Boom defends the submission attempt.
Boom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mendes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mendes 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet. #SUB2#
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Boom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boom manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Boom's guard.
Mendes being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Boom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boom's guard. #SUB2#
Mendes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boom is just riding it out for now. Mendes eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mendes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boom is just riding it out for now. Mendes eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom is controlling Mendes's trapped leg to prevent Mendes from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boom wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boom missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mendes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boom! #SUB2#
Mendes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boom is surviving well by controlling Mendes's body position as best he can. #ES#
Boom bucks up and throws Mendes to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boom pinned against the cage. Boom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Mendes dives in and grabs Boom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boom pushes down on Mendes's head and hops out.
Boom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom jabs at Mendes's body.
Boom lands with a nice body punch.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samuel Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Mendes.
Boom slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendes looks winded!
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendes fails with the takedown
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom scores with a jab to the head.
#KD#
Boom feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mendes sprawling to the canvas! Mendes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boom finish him?!
#ROC#
Mendes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fernando Mendes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boom counters with a right hand from hell and Mendes is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Boom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Giovinazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Giovinazzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendes tries to sprawl out of it but Giovinazzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into Giovinazzi's guard.
Giovinazzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mendes passes Giovinazzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Giovinazzi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Giovinazzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Giovinazzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giovinazzi manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Giovinazzi's guard.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes 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.
Mendes blocks the strikes from Giovinazzi.
#T1#
Mendes blocks the strikes from Giovinazzi.
#SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Giovinazzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mendes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Giovinazzi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fernando Mendes!
After winning the bout, Fernando Mendes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendes shoots in and drives through. Escobar sprawls well.
No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt.
Escobar unleashes a big counter combination but Mendes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Escobar misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Escobar!#SUB#
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escobar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendes prevents Escobar from escaping the position.#SUB#
Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes prevents Escobar from escaping the position.#SUB#
Mendes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Escobar is trying to escape and Mendes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Escobar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mendes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Mendes!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernando Mendes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Lyons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Lyons gets a double leg takedown into Mendes's guard.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyons won't allow Mendes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Lyons pushes his legs off easily.
Lyons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lyons chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyons postures up and lands a big shot to Mendes's brow.
Lyons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendes's head.#SUB2#
Lyons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyons works over Mendes with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Lyons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Lyons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lyons landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Mendes is rocked!
Lyons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lyons loads up on a big left hand. Mendes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lyons looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mendes can't hide his disappointment, as Lyons celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Lyons!
Lee Lyons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aleksy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Fernando Mendes has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Aleksy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aleksy.
A right-left combo lands from Aleksy.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aleksy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Aleksy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Aleksy circles away easily
enabling Aleksy to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!
Aleksy gets in close and tags Mendes with a short punch that almost sends Mendes to the mat! Oh Mendes is in big trouble! He turns his back on Aleksy, trying to create some distance but Aleksy rushes him, striking wildly and Mendes goes down! The referee tackles Aleksy into the cage to end the fight! Aleksy is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tytus Aleksy!
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Event:
RRFC 11: Neil vs Pereira
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lyons, which made it look bad.
Mendes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lyons defends well and Mendes ends up having to push Lyons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lyons fails with a takedown attempt.
Lyons tries for a takedown but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendes feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fernando Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Lyons.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes.
Mendes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl out of it but Mendes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyons leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lyons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Mendes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyons scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1##SUB#
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lyons pulls his head out easily.
Lyons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyons lands a nice short elbow.
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. Lyons connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Lyons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lyons is working Mendes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lyons lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mendes has his foot on Lyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Lyons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyons scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyons postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mendes covers up, he's hurt! Lyons keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lyons and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lyons can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Lyons!
A less than humble Lee Lyons misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Mendes scores with a takedown into Manuel's guard.#SUB#
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Manuel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manuel manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Manuel's guard. #SUB#
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manuel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Manuel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuel pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now.
Manuel looking for a sweep. Not yet Manuel, not yet. #T1#
Mendes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mendes has gone for a leg lock! Manuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendes's guard.#REVB#
Manuel wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving. #SUB#
Mendes working for a triangle but Manuel defends it easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manuel looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mendes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manuel uses it to pass to side control.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manuel is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mendes is trying to work for a sweep but Manuel has mounted him!
Manuel cracks Mendes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Manuel isn't that keen on the idea.
Manuel tries to control but Mendes wriggling away. #T3#
Manuel working the ground and pound effectively.
Manuel landing strikes from the mount and Mendes is in trouble!
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mendes is trying to break free.
Manuel missing with strikes.
Mendes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Manuel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manuel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Manuel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manuel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Mendes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Manuel.
Manuel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Manuel with good strikes from the mount here!
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Manuel wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Mendes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Mendes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manuel dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Manuel wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Manuel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mendes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manuel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Manuel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Manuel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1##SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Manuel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manuel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Manuel defends it. #SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Manuel is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mendes 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.
#T2#
Manuel is positioning himself well to prevent Mendes advancing to mount.
Manuel is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes passes Manuel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes. #SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Manuel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fernando Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manuel defends it well. #T3#
Manuel is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manuel trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mendes has gone for a leg lock! Manuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendes's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Manuel drops back looking for a leg! Mendes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendes manages to kick Manuel off! Manuel jumps back into Mendes's guard.
Manuel is breathing heavily.#T4#
Manuel trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mendes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Manuel has his hands clasped together but Mendes extends and breaks Manuel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mendes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Mendes!
A very excited looking Fernando Mendes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendes is looking to clinch but Kobbler is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kobbler is defended easily by Mendes.
Kobbler shoots in and drives through. Mendes sprawls well.
Mendes darts in looking for a takedown but Kobbler gets double underhooks and turns Mendes into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Kobbler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Kobbler moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.
Kobbler controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Kobbler manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobbler circles away.
Kobbler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes wants to counter the offense by Kobbler and move into the clinch position.
Mendes throws a body kick that misses.
As Mendes looks to move away, Kobbler throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.#T1#
Mendes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Mendes 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.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kobbler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kobbler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kobbler is looking to stand up but Mendes isn't so interested in that idea.
Kobbler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Kobbler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kobbler keeps moving. #SUB#
Kobbler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kobbler shoots in and drives through. Mendes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kobbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes tries to clinch up but Kobbler circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kobbler's waist but Kobbler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Mendes throws a body punch but Kobbler moves out of range.
Mendes scores with a one two! Kobbler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Kobbler counters by moving into the clinch.
Kobbler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendes tries to clinch but Kobbler is having none of it.
Kobbler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobbler, which made it look bad.
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobbler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kobbler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Kobbler keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Kobbler looking to score a takedown here. Mendes is defending well but Kobbler drives through and ends up in Mendes's guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kobbler from controlling successfully.
Kobbler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Kobbler pushes his legs off easily.
Kobbler wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kobbler defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kobbler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kris Kobbler will probably get the nod.
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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kobbler.
Kobbler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kobbler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendes sprawls well initially but Kobbler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mendes wants to control the action here but instead Kobbler manages to pass to full mount!
Mendes holds of for dear life.
Kobbler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T1#
Kobbler controlling from mount.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Kobbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendes tries to lock up and control but Kobbler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes tries to buck Kobbler off but he can't manage it.
Kris Kobbler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kobbler blocks Mendes's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kobbler prevents Mendes from getting the reversal.#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.
Kobbler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mendes because Kobbler loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Kobbler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Kobbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes trying to control but Kobbler is working from the bottom.
Kobbler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendes.
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Mendes trying to control but Kobbler is working from the bottom.
Kobbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kobbler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mendes dives in and grabs Kobbler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobbler pushes down on Mendes's head and hops out.
Mendes 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.
Kobbler misses with a body shot.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Mendes gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kobbler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mendes throws a front kick aimed at Kobbler's knee but Kobbler avoids it well.
Mendes with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kobbler moves into the clinch.
Kris Kobbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Mendes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Kobbler jumps guard.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kobbler keeps moving.
Mendes stands and throws Kobbler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kobbler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mendes 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.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Kobbler blocks nicely. #ES#
Kobbler kicks Mendes off and gets to his feet.
Kobbler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kobbler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as Kobbler shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Kobbler has Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kobbler.#T1#
Kobbler stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Kobbler decides to pull guard.
Kobbler has a closed guard, preventing Mendes from standing up.
Mendes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendes trying to control but Kobbler is working from the bottom.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobbler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kobbler trying to hold on to Mendes's head to control him but Mendes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Kobbler is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Mendes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mendes looking to ground and pound but Kobbler is blocking nicely.
Kobbler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kobbler is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mendes throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kobbler has his hands clasped together but Mendes breaks the hold and Kobbler is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Mendes!
An out of breath Fernando Mendes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young scores with a head kick. Mendes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Young sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.#TD#
Young scores with a takedown into Mendes's guard.
Young wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Young sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Mendes pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Young has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mendes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Young is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mendes pulls down on the head and he's put Young to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fernando Mendes!
A very excited looking Fernando Mendes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendes misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Mendes's head back.
Young misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Mendes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Mendes moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Young gets caught flat footed, as Mendes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Young is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Young tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young lands a body punch.
Mendes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow. #BC2#
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Young keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Young somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD2#
Mendes dives in and scores a takedown into Young's guard.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Young! #T3#
Mendes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Mendes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
Young holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Young tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Young tries to control the position but Mendes now has his back.
Mendes biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Mendes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Young forces Mendes back against the cage and clinches.
Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the cage. #BC2#
Mendes breaks the clinch.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young throws a leg kick that misses.
Young blocks a leg kick.
Young shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Young fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendes, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mendes pulls Young into guard.
#SUB2#
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Mendes is continuing to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendes forces his way into half guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Young is having none of it. #SUB#
Young actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Young defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Mendes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Young controls his leg.
Mendes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Mendes 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. Young tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Mendes!
An out of breath Fernando Mendes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Mendes misses.
Gazimagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gazimagomedov is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gazimagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendes, which made it look bad.
Mendes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendes wants it to stay on the feet.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gazimagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gazimagomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gazimagomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
Mendes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gazimagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gazimagomedov tries to get out of the position.#T1#
It looks like Mendes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gazimagomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gazimagomedov!
Gazimagomedov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mendes misses with a head shot.
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gazimagomedov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Gazimagomedov is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mendes raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Mendes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gazimagomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Mendes looking to isolate an arm here. Gazimagomedov doesn't see it coming and as Mendes extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Mendes!
After winning the bout, Fernando Mendes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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