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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Mendelsohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TakTak Tinkelbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendelsohn comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone from Godsmack. TakTak Tinkelbery is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Mendelsohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, TakTak Tinkelbery!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Tinkelbery.
Mendelsohn misses with a hook. Tinkelbery ducked under it nicely.
Mendelsohn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinkelbery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendelsohn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tinkelbery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendelsohn throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Mendelsohn has his takedown stuffed
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Mendelsohn.
Mendelsohn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendelsohn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendelsohn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendelsohn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendelsohn with a poor takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Mendelsohn is breathing heavily.
Tinkelbery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendelsohn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tinkelbery won't be happy with that.
Mendelsohn wants to stand but Tinkelbery has his arm trapped.
Tinkelbery manages to get back to half guard.
Tinkelbery pushes Mendelsohn off looking to stand but Mendelsohn dives back in and keeps control.
Tinkelbery has one foot on Mendelsohn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mendelsohn has his takedown stuffed
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Mendelsohn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Mendelsohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinkelbery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendelsohn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery misses with a few strikes there.
Tinkelbery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendelsohn circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendelsohn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Mendelsohn moves out of range.
Mendelsohn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
A combination from Tinkelbery does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mendelsohn shoots and misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Mendelsohn misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
TakTak Tinkelbery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinkelbery throws a nice looking combination but Mendelsohn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendelsohn shoots and misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tinkelbery is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mendelsohn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Mendelsohn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tinkelbery.
Mendelsohn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Mendelsohn avoids them all with ease.
Tinkelbery misses with a wild combination.
Tinkelbery misses with a series of wild punches.
Tinkelbery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendelsohn misses with a takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Mendelsohn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TakTak Tinkelbery dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendelsohn slips a jab and a cross from Tinkelbery.
A head kick by Mendelsohn misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendelsohn thows a leg kick but Tinkelbery checks it
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Mendelsohn.
Tinkelbery circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendelsohn misses with a kick to the body
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendelsohn fails with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery lands with a nice combination. Mendelsohn backs away looking to recover.
Kevin Mendelsohn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendelsohn throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendelsohn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tinkelbery.
Mendelsohn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Mendelsohn backing up. Mendelsohn nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Tinkelbery misses.
Mendelsohn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kevin Mendelsohn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tinkelbery misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Tinkelbery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tinkelbery throws a series of strikes that have Mendelsohn backpedaling.
Mendelsohn shoots and misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Mendelsohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendelsohn slips a jab and a cross from Tinkelbery.
Mendelsohn throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Mendelsohn backing up. Mendelsohn nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendelsohn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tinkelbery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendelsohn closes the distance but Tinkelbery moves to the side
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
TakTak Tinkelbery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendelsohn shoots and misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery misses with the combination.
Mendelsohn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Mendelsohn avoids them all with ease.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tinkelbery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendelsohn has his takedown stuffed
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendelsohn slips a jab and a cross from Tinkelbery.
Mendelsohn tries to clinch up
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Mendelsohn backing up. Mendelsohn nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendelsohn slips a jab and a cross from Tinkelbery.
Mendelsohn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Mendelsohn.
Mendelsohn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery tries to bum rush Mendelsohn with a series of wild strikes but Mendelsohn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tinkelbery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendelsohn tries for a takedown but Tinkelbery circles away easily
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery tries to bum rush Mendelsohn with a series of wild strikes but Mendelsohn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tinkelbery circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TakTak Tinkelbery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tinkelbery lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mendelsohn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendelsohn closes the distance but Tinkelbery moves to the side
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendelsohn misses with a takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendelsohn misses with a takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Mendelsohn.
Mendelsohn throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Mendelsohn backing up. Mendelsohn nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tinkelbery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkelbery tries to strike from the bottom.
Tinkelbery thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tinkelbery keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Tinkelbery lands some strikes from the bottom.
Tinkelbery throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendelsohn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tinkelbery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendelsohn trying to control but Tinkelbery is working from the bottom.
Tinkelbery throwing short punches from the bottom.
Tinkelbery is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tinkelbery misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendelsohn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tinkelbery pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Mendelsohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendelsohn shoots and misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Tinkelbery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tinkelbery!
Mendelsohn wants to clinch
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Mendelsohn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Mendelsohn.
Tinkelbery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tinkelbery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinkelbery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendelsohn has his takedown stuffed
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinkelbery misses with a series of wild punches.
Tinkelbery looks to land a combination. Mendelsohn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mendelsohn misses with a hook. Tinkelbery ducked under it nicely.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Mendelsohn moves out of range.
Mendelsohn tries for a takedown but Tinkelbery circles away easily
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tinkelbery misses with a double jab
letting Mendelsohn counter with a right hand.
Kevin Mendelsohn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendelsohn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tinkelbery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that Mendelsohn avoids nicely.
Mendelsohn misses with a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Mendelsohn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery misses with a few strikes there.
Mendelsohn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Mendelsohn backing up. Mendelsohn nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
TakTak Tinkelbery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tinkelbery 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TakTak Tinkelbery!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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