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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Sutton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mendes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sutton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sutton lands strikes from half guard.
Mendes is pressing down on Sutton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sutton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sutton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes controls Sutton momentarily but Sutton frees himself. #T1#
Sutton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sutton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendes is trying to keep Sutton in close.
Mendes looks winded!
Mendes is controlling Sutton's posture.#SUB2#
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sutton connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sutton is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendes has wrist control.
Sutton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sutton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sutton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sutton throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.
Sutton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Sutton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
Sutton keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sutton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sutton.
Mendes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sutton keeps working.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sutton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
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.
Sutton is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Mendes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sutton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendes's guard! Nice work there by Sutton!
Sutton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes looking to control.
Sutton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sutton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sutton won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Sutton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sutton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendes shoots in and drives through. Sutton sprawls well.#CL2#
Mendes rushes Sutton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes is looking to control Sutton's arms but Sutton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendes has his back to the cage.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Sutton manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Sutton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mendes is trying to keep an underhook but Sutton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sutton is working away from the top position though.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sutton connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple. #T1#
Sutton drops an elbow to the side of Mendes's head. #SUB#
Sutton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sutton working Mendes over with strikes. #SUB#
Sutton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sutton prevents Mendes from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sutton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Sutton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendes sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendes tries to roll over but Sutton keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sutton thows a huge punch but Mendes dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Mendes missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sutton avoids it really well and circles away.
Buddy Sutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Mendes.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendes as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Sutton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mendes!
Mendes wants to get back to his feet but Sutton is dominant here and he's now got Mendes's back!#T4#
Sutton trying to control momentarily.
Mendes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sutton.
#SUB#
Sutton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mendes is defending well though. Sutton let's go of the attempt for now.
Sutton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mendes hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Sutton dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buddy Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sutton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sutton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mendes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sutton is struggling to control the position.
Sutton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mendes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sutton stalling the fight.
Sutton has Mendes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Sutton won't allow it.
Buddy Sutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Mendes.
Sutton is trying to pull guard but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Mendes is trying to drag Sutton to the mat but Sutton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sutton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sutton avoiding damage as Mendes throws knees to the body.
Sutton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mendes smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Sutton drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mendes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Sutton tries to pull guard but Mendes won't allow it.
#TD#
Sutton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sutton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sutton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Mendes gets to his feet. Sutton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Sutton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendes did well to prevent Sutton getting side control.
Mendes wants to sweep but Sutton has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sutton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendes is avoiding damage well.
Sutton lands a nice forearm strike.
Sutton cracks Mendes with a big right hand but Mendes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutton is working Mendes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chad Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddy Sutton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Sutton lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Sutton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sutton 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Sutton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olsen did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.#SUB2#
Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Olsen defends the submission attempt.
Olsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendes.
Olsen wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Olsen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Olsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsen, not yet.
Olsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mendes working for a triangle but Olsen defends it easily.
#T1#
Olsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olsen is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Olsen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendes is proving hard to escape from.
Mendes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Olsen is in close to Mendes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Olsen looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Olsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Olsen wanted to stand there but Mendes had control of the position.
Mendes is looking to stand up but Olsen isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olsen gets to his feet. Mendes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Mendes throws a leg kick but Olsen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Mendes rushes Olsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olsen taking a breather. #BC#
Olsen breaks the clinch.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olsen.#CL2#
Mendes forces Olsen back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen landing knees to the head.
Olsen is stalling here.
#TD2#
Mendes jumps guard and drags Olsen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Mendes is looking to stand up but Olsen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Olsen distracts Mendes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olsen controls the pace.
Olsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen throws an elbow that misses. Mendes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olsen's guard. Nice move by Mendes!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsen, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Mendes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mendes gets tackled into the cage by Olsen. Olsen maintains the clinch. #TD#
Olsen has Mendes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Olsen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendes tumbling to the mat - Olsen dives into Mendes's guard.#ES2#
Mendes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Olsen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Olsen.
Olsen leaning against his opponent.
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendes's defenses.
Olsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendess head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes looking to throw knees to the head but Olsen is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Mendes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olsen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendes is in Olsen's guard.
Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.#T1#
Mendes wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Olsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Mendes stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
Olsen slowing the pace effectively.
Olsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendes after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Mendes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendes manages to end up in side control.
Olsen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Olsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Mendes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Olsen.
Mendes is trying to break free.#TD2#
Mendes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Olsen is trying to keep an underhook but Mendes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Olsen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Olsen defends it well.
Olsen is holding on to half guard well.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendes throwing shots but Olsen is blocking nicely. #T3#
Olsen tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Olsen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Mendes is working for a kimura but Olsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Olsen.
Olsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.
Mendes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsen defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olsen is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chad Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Olsen is working an open guard so Mendes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendes thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Mendes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendes tries a knee to the head but Olsen blocks it.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike.
Mendes prevents a body shot from Olsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Olsen clinches up with Mendes and pushes him back against the cage.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the head but Mendes blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Olsen.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the head but Olsen blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Olsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Olsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mendes has his feet on Olsen's thighs here. He's pushed Olsen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Olsen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Mendes!
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