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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 1317 p4p, 1019 weight class) and Sabas Mendiola (ranked 160 p4p, 127 weight class). Sabas Mendiola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 35 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sabas Mendiola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mendiola!
Mendiola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McWrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendiola keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Mendiola tries to buck McWrestler off but McWrestler is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler wants to control but Mendiola is keeping him busy.
McWrestler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mendiola's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendiola is looking to reverse the position.
Mendiola trying to remain calm as McWrestler controls from the top position.
Mendiola manages to work his way to half guard, despite McWrestler's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendiola manages to get to full guard.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Mendiola.
Mendiola trying to control the position here.
McWrestler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendiola keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Mendiola throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McWrestler looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McWrestler is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler gets a clinch.
Mendiola digs a right hand into McWrestler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McWrestler's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mendiola.
McWrestler wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendiola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendiola.
Mendiola pushes McWrestler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Mendiola.
McWrestler has clasped his hands together around Mendiola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that McWrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendiola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McWrestler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendiola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendiola.
Mendiola controlling McWrestler's posture.
Mendiola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendiola wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
Mendiola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendiola throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mendiola looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendiola, not yet.
Mendiola keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Mendiola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four 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.
Mendiola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mendiola looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWrestler is one step ahead there.
Mendiola keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendiola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendiola is trying to defend but McWrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McWrestler prevents Mendiola from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendiola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendiola is trying to control the position but McWrestler postures up.
Mendiola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! McWrestler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McWrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
McWrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendiola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McWrestler to the mat! McWrestler manages to get full guard.
McWrestler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McWrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Mendiola is proving a slippery customer.
Mendiola won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here.
Mendiola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendiola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola throws a strike aimed at the side of McWrestler's head but McWrestler avoids it well.
Mendiola in side control lands a decent elbow.
McWrestler is looking for a sweep.
McWrestler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendiola's best efforts.
McWrestler is trying to control but can't.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Mendiola prevents McWrestler from improving his position.
McWrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Mendiola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McWrestler tries to roll over but Mendiola keeps him under control.
Mendiola is trying to control. McWrestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola thows a huge punch but McWrestler dodges it nicely.
McWrestler wants to get back to full guard but Mendiola has passed into side control.
Mendiola working the ground and pound.
McWrestler gets back to half guard.
McWrestler moves into full guard.
Mendiola tries to free his leg and advance position but McWrestler is retaining full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mendiola slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Mendiola there.
Mendiola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McWrestler defending well though.
Nice strikes from Mendiola there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler moves into full guard.
Mendiola postures up.
McWrestler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McWrestler is trying to hold Mendiola in close to prevent damage but Mendiola has managed to pass into half guard.
McWrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here.
McWrestler has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendiola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendiola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendiola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McWrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Mendiola is proving a slippery customer.
McWrestler has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendiola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mendiola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but Mendiola shows good takedown defense.
McWrestler gets a takedown into half guard.
Mendiola regains full guard. Nicely done.
McWrestler trying to control but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
Mendiola has control of McWrestler's left arm, preventing McWrestler from doing any damage.
Mendiola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola is trying to keep McWrestler in close.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendiola is retaining full guard.
McWrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola working a defensive guard here.
McWrestler trying to control but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
McWrestler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendiola felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mendiola tries to bench press McWrestler off him but McWrestler keeps the position.
McWrestler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mendiola's legs.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Mendiola is working away.
McWrestler is really struggling to control Mendiola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendiola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McWrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McWrestler wants to control but Mendiola is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McWrestler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Mendiola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mendiola!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola is trying desperately to improve position.
McWrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendiola is looking to escape.
Mendiola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McWrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four 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.
McWrestler looking to control but Mendiola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendiola wants to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
Mendiola working to try and regain half guard.
McWrestler controlling the pace for now.
Mendiola tries to reverse the position but McWrestler maintains control.
McWrestler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McWrestler 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 Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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