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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Zizzmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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212 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Zizzmen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zizzmen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Zizzmen wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Zizzmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zizzmen tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Nice body punch from Mendez.
No luck for Zizzmen with that takedown attempt.
Zizzmen wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Mendez lands with a nice body punch.
Zizzmen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zizzmen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zizzmen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendez.
Mendez shoots in and bounces Zizzmen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zizzmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zizzmen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zizzmen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zizzmen!
Mendez is looking for a sweep.
Mendez struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Mendez is looking to regain half guard here but Zizzmen keeps moving and retains side control.
Zizzmen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zizzmen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Zizzmen maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to control but Zizzmen is having none of it.
Mendez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zizzmen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zizzmen controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zizzmen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendez is working to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Mendez tries to hold on but Zizzmen postures up.
Mendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendez is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paolo Mendez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zizzmen wants to clinch.
Mendez throws a body punch but Zizzmen moves out of range.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zizzmen.
Zizzmen tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendez.
Zizzmen doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Zizzmen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zizzmen tries to clinch but Mendez moves away
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zizzmen won't allow Mendez to pass to mount.
Mendez prevents Zizzmen from standing back up.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Zizzmen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zizzmen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Mendez trying to control the action but Zizzmen is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zizzmen can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zizzmen looks to clinch
and Mendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zizzmen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zizzmen wants to clinch
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two 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.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
Zizzmen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zizzmen throws a sloppy body shot
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mendez advances to half guard.
Zizzmen is breathing heavily.
Mendez trying to control from half guard but Zizzmen is working away.
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendez is just content to waste time from the top position. Zizzmen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Zizzmen is keeping the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zizzmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zizzmen tries to clinch
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendez is looking to wear down Zizzmen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zizzmen clinches but Mendez breaks the clinch
and Mendez counters with a head kick.
Zizzmen tries to clinch
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Zizzmen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zizzmen tries to clinch up
and Mendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zizzmen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Zizzmen keeps moving.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zizzmen is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Mendez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mendez with a poor takedown
and Zizzmen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zizzmen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zizzmen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zizzmen.
Mendez wants to get back to striking at distance but Zizzmen won't allow it.
Zizzmen gets through Mendez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zizzmen on the inside.
Zizzmen working aggressively here.
Mendez tries to stall but Zizzmen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zizzmen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zizzmen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zizzmen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mendez trying to control the pace.
Mendez is keen to just control but Zizzmen is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is looking to stall here but Zizzmen recovers full guard.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Zizzmen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zizzmen has picked Mendez up and slammed him! Mendez can't keep hold of the triangle and Zizzmen manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zizzmen just content to control the position.
Mendez sneaks back into half guard.
Mendez strikes from the bottom but Zizzmen passes into mount!
Mendez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zizzmen controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen prevents Mendez from getting the reversal.
Zizzmen avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Zizzmen isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Zizzmen maintains control.
Paolo Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zizzmen avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
Zizzmen content just to control the position here.
Zizzmen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Let's hope that Zizzmen 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joey Zizzmen just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendez punishes Zizzmen's body with a nice straight punch.
Zizzmen closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zizzmen won't be happy with that.
Zizzmen dodges the ground and pound from Mendez.
An elbow from Mendez crashes against the mat.
Mendez tries for a kimura but Zizzmen is defending well.
Mendez trying to control the action but Zizzmen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to take a breather but Zizzmen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mendez.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zizzmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zizzmen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendez, into his guard.
Zizzmen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendez wants to improve his position but instead Zizzmen has moved into half guard.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen trying to control the pace.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Zizzmen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zizzmen is taking a breather. Mendez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zizzmen passes to full mount!
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.
Mendez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.
Zizzmen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zizzmen controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zizzmen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Mendez had his way with Joey Zizzmen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zizzmen tries to clinch up
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Zizzmen closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown. Zizzmen fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zizzmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zizzmen is keeping the position for now.
Zizzmen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendez controls the pace.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Zizzmen keeps moving.
Zizzmen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zizzmen is proving hard to escape from.
Mendez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zizzmen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendez has Zizzmen in his guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zizzmen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendez working for a triangle but Zizzmen defends it easily.
Mendez wants to improve his position but instead Zizzmen has moved into half guard.
Mendez trying to control but Zizzmen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen controlling the pace.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Zizzmen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard but Zizzmen has mounted him!
Mendez can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zizzmen controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendez wants to control but Zizzmen is having none of it.
Zizzmen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendez is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Paolo Mendez!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Paolo Mendez!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Paolo Mendez!
Paolo Mendez wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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