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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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306 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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300 lbs
25 - 24 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sean ORiordan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ORiordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ORiordan.
ORiordan shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense.
ORiordan swings widly with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a good, hard body kick but ORiordan shrugs it off.
Mendoza moves to clinch but ORiordan breaks away
and ORiordan counters with a right hand to the body.
ORiordan blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from ORiordan.
Mendoza thows a body shot but no joy.
ORiordan misses with an uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a thumping low kick.
Mendoza throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza avoids the body shot from ORiordan.
ORiordan shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ORiordan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ORiordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendoza.
Mendoza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and ORiordan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mendoza scrambles back to his feet.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza tried to score with a low kick but ORiordan checks it.
ORiordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from ORiordan finds it's target.
It looks like Hector Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by ORiordan.
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by ORiordan.
ORiordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
ORiordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Hector Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ORiordan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendoza gets caught napping as ORiordan dives in and scores a takedown. Mendoza manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ORiordan.
ORiordan throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as ORiordan tries to pass.
Mendoza 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.
ORiordan passes into half guard.
ORiordan trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away.
ORiordan working Mendoza over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ORiordan is working away from the top position though.
ORiordan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan throwing shots but Mendoza is blocking nicely.
ORiordan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
ORiordan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ORiordan thows a huge punch but Mendoza dodges it nicely.
Mendoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from ORiordan.
Well, if ORiordan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mendoza is trying to maintain the position but ORiordan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from ORiordan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with ORiordan in particular looking to stall.
ORiordan stops Mendoza from getting back to his feet.
ORiordan is keen to just control but Mendoza is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendoza needs to keep his hands up - ORiordan had a free shot at his head there.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ORiordan throws a low kick, looking for Mendoza's leg but Mendoza calmly moves out of range.
ORiordan blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ORiordan connects with a body shot that sends Mendoza's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ORiordan moves away.
ORiordan throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean ORiordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Mendoza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ORiordan swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza misses with a body kick.
Mendoza pushes ORiordan away with a front kick.
ORiordan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza takes a swing at ORiordan's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza misses with a head kick.
ORiordan throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mendoza darts in and clinches ORiordan up against the cage.
ORiordan tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendoza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mendoza lands a damaging elbow.
ORiordan can't break the clinch.
A short right from ORiordan on the inside.
Mendoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendoza prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendoza misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza landing knees to the body.
ORiordan is breathing heavily.
ORiordan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mendoza desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mendoza gets full guard.
Sean ORiordan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendoza looking to control.
ORiordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ORiordan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan distracts Mendoza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
ORiordan advances to half guard.
Mendoza wants to get back to full guard.
ORiordan slows the pace down in half guard.
ORiordan lands strikes from half guard.
ORiordan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to control but ORiordan is keeping busy.
ORiordan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendoza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
ORiordan content to control rather than advance.
ORiordan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ORiordan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ORiordan shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed ORiordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hector Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean ORiordan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendoza looks to clinch
enabling ORiordan to counter with a crisp jab.
ORiordan lands a nice shot that snaps Mendoza's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ORiordan misses with a few strikes there.
Mendoza lands the left hand.
Mendoza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from ORiordan.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from ORiordan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendoza motions for ORiordan to come forward. Mendoza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. ORiordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
ORiordan scores with a jab.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean ORiordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Mendoza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
ORiordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendoza.
ORiordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza throws out a leg kick but ORiordan moves out of range and Mendoza only half commits.
ORiordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ORiordan throws a nice looking combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza doesn't manage to clinch there - ORiordan circles away.
ORiordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza moves in looking to clinch but ORiordan pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from ORiordan misses the target.
Mendoza works over ORiordan's head and body with a nice combination.
ORiordan takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
ORiordan blocks the body kick.
Mendoza darts in and clinches ORiordan up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORiordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendoza or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendoza misses with some punches.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ORiordan scores with a hook to the body.
Mendoza misses with a punch to the body.
ORiordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hector Mendoza's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ORiordan goes for a takedown attempt but Mendoza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendoza walks into a stiff left hand from ORiordan.
ORiordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ORiordan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
ORiordan throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
ORiordan throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Hector Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to move into range but ORiordan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ORiordan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
Sean ORiordan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sean ORiordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
ORiordan works Mendoza's body with a nice hook.
ORiordan catches Mendoza napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Mendoza to the canvas!
Hector Mendoza's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
ORiordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza 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.
ORiordan controlling from the top position.
ORiordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
ORiordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sean ORiordan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
ORiordan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendoza's head.
Mendoza misses with a kick to the body.
ORiordan misses with the combination.
ORiordan misses with a straight right.
ORiordan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendoza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as ORiordan stalls from top position.
Mendoza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ORiordan wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Mendoza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jeez, Hector Mendoza's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
ORiordan lands an elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hector Mendoza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean ORiordan!
Sean ORiordan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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