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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hopkins!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Mendes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hopkins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hopkins!
Hopkins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hopkins throwing strikes from guard but Mendes blocks nicely.
Hopkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Mendes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes seems keen to control Hopkins's posture.
Hopkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position here.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet but Hopkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hopkins trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendes drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Mendes successfully pulls guard.
Mendes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hopkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendes is proving hard to escape from.
Mendes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Mendes pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Mendes striking from the bottom.
Mendes managing to control the position.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes has Hopkins pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendes 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hopkins fails with the takedown
and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes postures up.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendes.
Mendes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hopkins, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes darts in and clinches Hopkins up against the cage.
Hopkins letting Mendes take a breather here.
Mendes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hopkins regains guard.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
Mendes wants to stand but Hopkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hopkins's guard.
Mendes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Chad Mendes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mendes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hopkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hopkins.
Mendes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to roll over but Hopkins keeps him under control.
Mendes is looking to escape.
Hopkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Hopkins tries to stand and escape but Mendes is controlling the position.
Mendes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopkins on the ground.
Mendes is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Chad Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins seems to be working for a kimura but Mendes defends the submission attempt.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Hopkins has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that second round.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mendes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendes is in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mendes tries to roll over but Hopkins keeps him under control.
Mendes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendes defends it well.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura but Mendes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hopkins to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Mendes is trying to stand.
Hopkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes is trying is best to control the position here.
Hopkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Mendes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mendes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants the takedown. Hopkins is fighting it off but Mendes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hopkins's guard against the cage.
Hopkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mendes!
Mendes tries to lock up and control but Hopkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hopkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Hopkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Hopkins wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to hold on but Hopkins pushes him away.
Mendes is trying desperately to improve position.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Hopkins's attempts to control the action.
Hopkins has hold of Mendes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mendes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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