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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
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169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Mendes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendes somewhat.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Mendes misses.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira misses with a kick to the body.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Carlos Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendes dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on Mendes's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Mendes moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendes showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage.
Mendes is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Mendes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendes prevents Oliveira from standing back up.
Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveira 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carlos Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliveira.
Mendes has managed to clinch.
Oliveira wants to break free but Mendes has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Oliveira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Oliveira won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendes looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Mendes moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendes is defended easily by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Mendes moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looks to land a combination. Oliveira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryan Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Mendes shoots in.
Oliveira scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a solid leg kick but Mendes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes fails to land the takedown.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mendes's head.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Mendes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 Ryan Mendes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Mendes feints and as Oliveira raises his hands in defense, Mendes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Mendes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Mendes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes blocks the body kick.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendes. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendes shoots in but no luck this time.
Oliveira scores with a push kick.
Oliveira is looking to chop away at Mendes's legs.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendes 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Mendes!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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