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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zachary Mendoza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zachary Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Redfield catches Mendoza right on the button with a cross.
Mendoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redfield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Redfield misses.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redfield throws out the jab.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Redfield avoids it well.
Redfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mendoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redfield throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Redfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Redfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendoza has his hands clasped together around Redfield's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to get to full guard but Redfield has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Redfield avoids nicely.
Redfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Redfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza lands a jab-cross combination.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Redfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Redfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zachary Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Redfield.
Mendoza dodges the ground and pound from Redfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza dodges the ground and pound from Redfield.
Mendoza struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Redfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redfield decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendoza slips a jab from Redfield.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Redfield avoids it well.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Redfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redfield somewhat.
Mendoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mendoza. No joy for Redfield on that attempt.
Redfield lands with a good body shot.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Redfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Redfield scores with a head kick. Mendoza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendoza doesn't seem bothered though.
Redfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendoza connects with a nice looking jab.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Redfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendoza on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendoza's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position.
Mendoza is trying to keep Redfield in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Redfield wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendoza is looking to clinch.
Redfield closes the distance and clinches.
Redfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Redfield is keeping busy.
Redfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
Redfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Redfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Redfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mendoza!
Redfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield throwing strikes here but Mendoza is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Redfield looking to ground and pound but Mendoza is blocking nicely.
Redfield controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redfield looking to finish with strikes here!
Redfield goes for an armbar but Mendoza turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mendoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to stand and escape but instead Redfield has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Redfield being controlled here momentarily.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Redfield from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield forces his way into half guard.
Mendoza is pressing down on Redfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redfield throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield preventing the sweep.
Redfield trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chris Redfield has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Redfield throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redfield fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfield closes the distance and clinches.
Redfield misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redfield misses with a few strikes there.
Mendoza wants to clinch.
Redfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redfield somewhat.
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Redfield throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
Redfield throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Chris Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendoza momentarily.
Mendoza leaves Redfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Redfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redfield gets tackled into the cage by Mendoza. Mendoza maintains the clinch.
Redfield lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Redfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield is trying to pull guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zachary Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Mendoza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Redfield is keeping busy.
Mendoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Redfield as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendoza.
Redfield scores with a knee to the head.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Redfield.
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfield avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redfield is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redfield obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
Redfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redfield obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield lands a knee to the body.
Redfield working Mendoza over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Redfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Redfield has double underhooks.
Redfield has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redfield is pushing Mendoza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris Redfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfield lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Redfield scores with a knee to the head.
Mendoza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redfield tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Redfield has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendoza trying to stall but Redfield improves his position.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Mendoza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendozas head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redfield.
Redfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendoza walks away with a smile on his face. Redfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendoza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redfield is out of range and Mendoza settles back down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendoza!
Redfield looks for a takedown but Mendoza sprawls well.
A punch combination from Redfield misses.
Mendoza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redfield pushes Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Redfield blocks a body shot from Mendoza.
Chris Redfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendoza up against the cage.
Zachary Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Redfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
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FIGHT
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