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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Jarosev (ranked 23850 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Mendoza (ranked 7006 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Jarosev !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarosev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jarosev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarosev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarosev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarosev stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Jarosev tries to pass.
Mendoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarosev is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Jarosev .
It looked like Jarosev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slow jab from Jarosev misses its intended target.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - Jarosev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jarosev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakub Jarosev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mendoza.
Jarosev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendoza on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendoza's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarosev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarosev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jarosev content to stall in guard here.
Jarosev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jarosev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Jarosev from controlling successfully.
Mendoza has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jarosev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarosev gets underhooks to prevent Mendoza's takedown attempt.
A short left from Jarosev .
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
Jarosev gets control of Mendoza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jarosev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jarosev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendoza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendoza trying to control but Jarosev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarosev is working an open guard so Mendoza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jarosev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendoza did well to prevent Jarosev getting side control.
Mendoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendoza wants to control but Jarosev is keeping busy.
Mendoza manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarosev postures up and lands a big shot to Mendoza's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Jarosev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jarosev leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jarosev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Jarosev circles away easily
and Jarosev moves into the clinch.
Mendoza working hard to break the clinch.
Mendoza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jakub Jarosev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mendoza.
Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Jarosev passes Mendoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mendoza is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jarosev stands up from half guard.
Jakub Jarosev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jarosev has managed to clinch.
Jarosev stalling against the cage.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Jarosev has him pinned against the cage.
Jarosev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jarosev gets control of Mendoza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jarosev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to control but Jarosev is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Mendoza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendoza wants to control but Jarosev is keeping him busy.
Jarosev defending against the ground and pound.
Jarosev can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendoza in side control, throwing shots but Jarosev defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jarosev to his feet.
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Jarosev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Jarosev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza has managed to clinch.
Jarosev pulls guard effortlessly.
Jarosev is controlling Mendoza's posture.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jarosev keeps moving.
Jarosev is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jarosev is on top in guard.
Mendoza controls Jarosev momentarily but Jarosev frees himself.
Jarosev is looking to advance position but Mendoza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jakub Jarosev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mendoza goes for a double leg but Jarosev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarosev continues to drive forward.
Jarosev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Mendoza clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jarosev is keeping busy.
Mendoza trying to control the position but instead, Jarosev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendoza into the cage.
Jarosev lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarosev wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Jarosev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jarosev is looking to pass into half guard but Mendoza pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mendoza is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control but Jarosev is working from the bottom.
Mendoza won't allow Jarosev to sweep him here.
Jarosev looking to control but Mendoza passes into half guard.
Jarosev trying to control here.
Mendoza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarosev 's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Jarosev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jarosev has managed to clinch.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jarosev is trying to pull guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendoza trying to stall but Jarosev improves his position.
Mendoza decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarosev manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendoza pushes down on Jarosev 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendoza 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarosev is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard.
Jarosev wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bryan Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakub Jarosev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarosev is trying to stand up here but Mendoza is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jarosev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Jarosev !
Jakub Jarosev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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