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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Merlin Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left lands for Nunez.
Nunez looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
Nunez misses with a low kick.
Nunez lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Matt Nunez has been cut.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nunez gets tackled into the cage by Mendez. Mendez maintains the clinch.
Nunez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendez.
Nunez stops a takedown attempt from Mendez.
Mendez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nunez uses from the top position.
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!
Nunez wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nunez with a nice cross.
Mendez cracks the inside of Nunez's front leg.
Nunez lands a nice shot that snaps Mendez's head back.
Mendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nunez is looking to score with low kicks.
Mendez forces Nunez back against the cage and clinches.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mendez prevents Nunez from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nunez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Nunez manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merlin Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is trying to break the clinch but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
Mendez manages to pull guard.
Nunez preventing the sweep.
Nunez wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nunez wants to stand and escape but instead Mendez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nunez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nunez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez is standing up over Nunez. Nunez looks to escape but Mendez dives into side control.
Mendez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nunez tries to buck Mendez off but Mendez is having none of it.
Nunez is trying to buck Mendez off.
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.
Nunez looks to move to half guard but instead Mendez has passed into mount! Damn!
Nunez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nunez wants to hold on but Mendez pushes him away.
Nunez bucks up and throws Mendez to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Mendez slips under a jab.
As Nunez looks to move away, Mendez throws a big counter combo but Nunez just gets out of the way.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matt Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mendez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nunez counters with a series of strikes. Mendez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nunez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nunez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Nunez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mendez throws a right hand that Nunez ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunez also avoids with ease.
Mendez looks to land a combination. Nunez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matt Nunez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Nunez does it's job there.
Nunez throws a combination that misses
and Mendez counters with a body kick.
Mendez clinches.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Mendez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nunez wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendez won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunez throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Nunez.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Nunez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez cracks Mendez with a good jab.
Nunez throws a solid leg kick but Mendez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nunez.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez slips a straight right by Nunez.
Nunez throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunez.
Mendez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendez darts in and clinches Nunez up against the cage.
Nunez tries to break free but Mendez pushes him back against the cage.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nunez walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Nunez.
Nunez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nunez misses with a low kick.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez slips a straight right by Nunez.
Merlin Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Mendez as he checks the leg kick.
Nunez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez.
Nunez ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez tries to clinch but Nunez moves away
and Nunez counters with a straight right hand.
Nunez misses with a looping left.
Mendez thows a leg kick but Nunez checks it
enabling Nunez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nunez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Nunez is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendez has double underhooks.
Nunez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendez taking a breather.
Nunez tries to break free but Mendez pushes him back against the cage.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nunez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nunez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nunez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Nunez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nunez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nunez connects with a crisp jab.
Nunez swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunez throws out the jab.
Nunez misses with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Nunez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nunez throws a big shot that misses.
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Nunez letting Mendez take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nunez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Mendez has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mendez prevents Nunez from breaking the clinch.
Nunez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nunez can't break the clinch.
Mendez is trying to drag Nunez to the mat but Nunez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nunez has a couple of punches blocked by Mendez.
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nunez throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
As Nunez backs away, Mendez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nunez looks to throw the jab but Mendez is out of range.
Nice cross by Nunez.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Nunez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nunez looks to throw the jab but Mendez is out of range.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunez throws out the jab.
Mendez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mendez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
Nunez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nunez scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Mendez is trying to pull guard but Nunez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matt Nunez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merlin Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Mendez to work.
Mendez pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nunez stands and steps away. Mendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Nunez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunez scores with a nice head shot.
Nunez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Merlin Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Nunez.
Mendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Nunez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nunez 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Nunez!
Matt Nunez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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RATING
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