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Event:
RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belmiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Mendiola.
Belmiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Belmiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendiola but Mendiola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendiola.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmiro misses with a takedown
and Mendiola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Belmiro tries to clinch but Mendiola is having none of it.
Mendiola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Belmiro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Mendiola.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendiola defends it nicely.#T2#
Belmiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendiola defends it nicely.#CL#
Belmiro has Mendiola up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Mendiola tries a body shot but Belmiro blocks it.
Mendiola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendiola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendiola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belmiro is working for takedown but Mendiola is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Belmiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendiola uses from the top position.
Mendiola's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendiola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belmiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Mendiola keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Mendiola is controlling Belmiro's posture.
Belmiro trying to control but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Mendiola is keeping the position.
Belmiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Belmiro tries for a takedown but Mendiola circles away easily
and Mendiola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belmiro throws a right hand that misses
and Mendiola counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bernardo Belmiro has been cut.
Belmiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belmiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendiola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belmiro defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Belmiro counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Mendiola misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendiola.
A hook to the body from Mendiola.
Mendiola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendiola pushes Belmiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendiola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendiola misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Mendiola.
Mendiola lands a nice uppercut.
Belmiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendiola walks away with a smile on his face. Belmiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro misses the body punch
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmiro doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Mendiola counters with a crisp right hand that drops Belmiro! Mendiola lets Belmiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Belmiro is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendiola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belmiro at a distance.
#T2#
Mendiola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendiola cracks Belmiro with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Belmiro falls to his knees and Mendiola doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola! |
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Event:
RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendiola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendiola slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Mendiola feints the counter takedown.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Mendiola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Chai.#CL2#
Mendiola closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Mendiola.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendiola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #TD2#
Mendiola has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chai is trying to keep an underhook but Mendiola manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai moves into full guard.
Mendiola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chai's head.
Mendiola wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Mendiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendiola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendiola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chai seems keen to control Mendiola's posture.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendiola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendiola slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai is not content to let Mendiola control the position.
Mendiola working the head and body with strikes.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendiola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendiola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Mendiola slips a nice elbow through Chai's hands, connecting with Chai's forehead.
Mendiola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Mendiola 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.
Mendiola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendiola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendiola is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendiola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendiola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendiola stalling. #T4#
Mendiola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendiola working Chai over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendiola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendiola.
Mendiola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mendiola is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Mendiola moves into the clinch.
Mendiola slows down the pace here.
Mendiola lands with a right to the head.
Mendiola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Mendiola gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendiola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendiola scores with a shoulder strike.
Mendiola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendiolas head.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendiola pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mendiola scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendiola misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendiola's elbow.
Chai lands a right hand.
Mendiola can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Mendiola blocking some punches.
#T1#
Mendiola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mendiola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Chai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendiola misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mendiola.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Mendiola.
Mendiola blocks a body shot from Chai.
Mendiola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chai up against the cage.
Mendiola throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendiola.
Mendiola scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendiola tries to stall but Chai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Mendiola gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Mendiola in his half guard.
Mendiola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Mendiola lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendiola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai won't allow Mendiola to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendiola is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendiola.
Mendiola lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendiola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chai wants to control but Mendiola is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Mendiola wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Mendiola thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Mendiola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai is looking to control Mendiola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Mendiola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendiola thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Chai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendiola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendiola 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.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendiola.
Mendiola is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Mendiola seems content to control.#T4#
Mendiola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendiola slips a nice elbow through Chai's hands, connecting with Chai's forehead.
Mendiola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendiola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mendiola throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Mendiola not doing much here.
Mendiola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Mendiola moved out of range.
Mendiola misses the shot to the body.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendiola.
Mendiola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Mendiola feints the counter takedown.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendiola tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mendiola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendiola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendiola postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it. #T1#
Chai has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendiola cracks Chai with a solid left hand.
Mendiola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendiola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendiola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendiola.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendiola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendiola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendiola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Mendiola stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Mendiola has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Mendiola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mendiola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mendiola scores with a shot to the body.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Mendiola is out of range.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Mendiola scores with a body shot.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Mendiola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendiola.
Mendiola throwing strikes but missing.
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendiola stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Mendiola throwing strikes but missing.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Mendiola 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendiola is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Mendiola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendiola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Mendiola. Those never looked like landing.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendiola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savaje Bebe Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabas Mendiola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai moves out of range as Mendiola strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabas Mendiola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendiola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabas Mendiola! |
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Event:
RSE 36: Graveland
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Mendiola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dory counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Sabas Mendiola has been cut.
Mendiola misses with a few strikes there.
Mendiola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendiola misses the shot to the body.
Dory is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendiola fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Mendiola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendiola misses with a jab to the body
and Dory counters with a crisp right that sends Mendiola to the canvas! Dory follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dory!
John Dory seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AFC #18
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendiola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendiola throws an off balance right hand
and Walton counters with a head kick.
Mendiola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walton manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Walton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sabas Mendiola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walton stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendiola. Mendiola gets slowly back to his feet.
Walton throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendiola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Mendiola scores with a takedown into Walton's guard.
Walton kicks Mendiola off and gets to his feet.
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!
Walton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendiola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Mendiola swings widly with a right hand
enabling Walton to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendiola misses with a wild body shot.
Walton thinks about the counter body kick.
A swing and a miss from Walton.
Walton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendiola misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mendiola blocks the low kick.
Walton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mendiola misses with a hook
and Walton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walton walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Mendiola.#T2#
Walton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendiola jabs Walton right on the nose. Walton blinks but takes it well.
Mendiola misses with a looping right.
Mendiola moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola cracks Walton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walton lands with an overhand left.
Mendiola scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Benjamin Walton has been cut.
Walton cracks Mendiola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walton dips to his left and cracks Mendiola with an uppercut!#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendiola.
Mendiola wants to control for a moment but Walton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mendiola wants to control but Walton is keeping him busy.
Walton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendiola.
Walton wants to get back to full guard.
Mendiola is pressing down on Walton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walton is holding on for now.
Mendiola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Walton is looking to improve his position.
Walton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Walton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendiola is working away from the top position though.
Walton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendiola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walton gets full guard.
Mendiola landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendiola throws an elbow that misses. Walton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendiola's guard. Nice move by Walton!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Walton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Walton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mendiola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Walton.
Walton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendiola.
Mendiola ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Mendiola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendiola.
Walton steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola just misses with a punch to the body.
Walton throws a push kick but Mendiola slaps the foot to one side.
Mendiola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walton sprawls and moves away.
Walton defending well as Mendiola loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Walton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendiola throws out the jab.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendiola.
Mendiola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendiola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendiola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendiola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendiola throws a poor cross that misses
and Walton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Mendiola.
Mendiola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walton! But no joy.#T2#
Mendiola just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola throws a body punch but Walton moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walton! But no joy.#TD#
Mendiola feints and as Walton raises his hands in defense, Mendiola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Walton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Walton darts in and clinches Mendiola up against the cage.
Mendiola blocks a body shot from Walton. #TD#
Mendiola is trying to trip Walton. He has hold of a leg but Walton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mendiola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Walton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Mendiola preventing the sweep.
Mendiola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walton holds on and takes a little breather.
Walton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendiola throwing strikes from guard but Walton blocks nicely.
Walton has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendiola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendiola throws a big elbow that misses.
Walton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mendiola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Walton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Walton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Walton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendiola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendiola misses the target.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendiola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Mendiola is rocked!
Mendiola walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Walton swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benjamin Walton!
A very excited looking Benjamin Walton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake throws a low kick but Mendiola moves out of range easily.
Tawake misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mendiola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tawake's guard.
Tawake has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendiola is one step ahead there.
Mendiola working some strikes from top position.
Tawake thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tawake is striking off his back. Mendiola thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mendiola 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.
Tawake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendiola is working Tawake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendiola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendiola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tawake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendiola has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mendiola working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Mendiola working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Tawake is rocked!
Mendiola lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Tawake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but Tawake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendiola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tawake to see if he's OK.
Tawake is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola working the head and body with strikes.
Mendiola is working Tawake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tawake's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tawake tries to buck Mendiola off but Mendiola is having none of it.
Tawake is being controlled here.
Tawake is looking for a sweep.
Tawake seems to have got his legs back now.
Tawake is working hard here to advance position.
Mendiola working the ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.#T2#
A big shot lands for Mendiola! That's hurt Tawake! Will he recover? Mendiola fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola! |
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Event:
AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Two fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendiola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Two definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Two, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendiola shoots in but Two avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Mendiola misses its intended target.
Two connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Mendiola moves into the clinch.
Mendiola misses with the head strike.
Mendiola is leaning against Two and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendiola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Two prevents it.
Two lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendiola.
Mendiola can't get the takedown.
Fighter Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabas Mendiola.
Two tries to throw a body punch but Mendiola avoids it by throwing Two back against the cage.
Two lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Two swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Two. #T1#
Two can't find room to land a body shot as Mendiola controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mendiola lands a shot to the body.
Two has had enough of the clinch but Mendiola keeps him there for the moment.
Mendiola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendiola misses with a punch to the body.
Two is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Two scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Two scores with a nice short uppercut.
Two misses with a short punch on the inside.
Two can't find room to land a body shot as Mendiola controls the action.
Mendiola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendiola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Two swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendiola is working for takedown but Two is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendiola wants a takedown.
Mendiola is trying to drag Two to the mat but Two just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendiola tries to throw a body punch but Two avoids it by throwing Mendiola back against the cage. #T2#
Mendiola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Two throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendiolas head.
Two lands a shoulder strike.
Two has a couple of punches blocked by Mendiola.
Mendiola blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Two.
Two lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two misses with some punches.
Two lands a shoulder strike.
Mendiola lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendiola prevents Two from breaking the clinch.
Two misses with the head strike.
Mendiola blocks an uppercut.
Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendiola prevents a body shot from Two.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendiola. #T3#
Two softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mendiola pushes Two back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mendiola as the two fighters clinch.
Mendiola tries to work over Two's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Two misses with some punches.
Mendiola blocks a body shot from Two.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendiola.
Mendiola scores with a hook to the body.
Mendiola throws a head punch that misses.
Mendiola tries to throw a body punch but Two avoids it by throwing Mendiola back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Two fails to land.
Two misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola tries for a takedown but Two manages to get underhooks.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendiola.
Two misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendiola blocks a body shot from Two.
A head punch on the inside from Two fails to land.
Two tries to throw a body punch but Mendiola avoids it by throwing Two back against the cage.
Two swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendiola uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Two takes a shot to the head.
Two tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Mendiola as the two fighters clinch.
Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendiola has a couple of punches blocked by Two.
Two throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola is trying to drag Two to the mat but Two just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Two blocks an uppercut.
Mendiola struggles to land a body shot inside as Two controls his hands.
Two is trying to force a seperation but Mendiola has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mendiola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Two's elbow. #BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendiola misses with a right hand
and Two counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendiola throws a body punch but Two moves out of range.
Mendiola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fighter Two dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mendiola rushes Two and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Two.
Two has a couple of punches blocked by Mendiola.
Fighter Two has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mendiola presses Two against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mendiola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Two pushes Mendiola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mendiola as the two fighters clinch.
Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendiola is trying to drag Two to the mat but Two just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Two.
Two blocks a body shot from Mendiola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola tries to work over Two's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Mendiola.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendiola can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Two.
Mendiola prevents Two from breaking the clinch.
Mendiola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendiola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mendiola misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Two goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendiola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Two creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mendiola lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Mendiola - that landed with a thud.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendiola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Two tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mendiola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendiola struggles to land a body shot inside as Two controls his hands.
Two misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Mendiola.
Two misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendiola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Mendiola.
Mendiola is working Two over against the cage.#T2#
Mendiola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendiola misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola lands a hook that snaps the head of Two backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendiola pushes Two back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Two is trying to force a seperation but Mendiola has the dominant position.
Mendiola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendiola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Two's elbow.
Two is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Two.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendiola.
Mendiola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Two or not. #TD2#
Mendiola lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two is refusing to be controlled, as Mendiola sits in half guard. #T3#
Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendiola.
Mendiola is nestled in close to Two, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendiola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Mendiola.
Mendiola throwing shots but Two is blocking nicely.
Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendiola.
Mendiola has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Mendiola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mendiola looking to control but Two is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Mendiola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Two is rocked!
Mendiola throwing strikes here but Two is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mendiola throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Mendiola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mendiola in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Two is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendiola loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Two scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mendiola land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mendiola stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendiola.
A shot to the body from Mendiola misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Sabas Mendiola has been cut.
Mendiola throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barkley lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mendiola can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Barkley and Mendiola drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Barkley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Barkley!
An out of breath Derrick Barkley 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: Mar 23, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Mendiola drops Lei with a big left hand and mounts him. Lei is in big trouble!
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Lei that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#Lei is rocked!
Mendiola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lei is still in real trouble! Can Mendiola finish him?
Mendiola postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Lei is out cold - huge knockout for Mendiola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Trin has a takedown stuffed.
Trin lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Mendiola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trin's guard.#SUB#
Trin is looking for a triangle but Mendiola pushes his legs off easily.
Trin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Trin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendiola throwing strikes from guard but Trin blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola wants to pass the guard but Trin is keeping the position.
Mendiola chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendiola with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendiola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Mendiola throwing strikes from guard but Trin blocks nicely.
Mendiola scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Mendiola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendiola has managed to get both his arms back between Trin's legs - danger averted.
Trin is breathing heavily.
Mendiola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trin trying to control the position.
Mendiola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trin keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola passes Trin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendiola is nestled in close to Trin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendiola is nestled in close to Trin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Trin is rocked!
Mendiola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh Trin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendiola is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Trin is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mendiola fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Trin from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mendiola! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola! |
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