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Event:
Island Nation
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Mendes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jung napping and manages to drive through into side control! Jung wants to control but Mendes postures up. Jung is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Jung is not content to let Mendes control the position. Jung manages to get back to half guard. Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Jung actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Jung looking for submissions off his back. Mendes is keen to just control but Jung is a slippery customer. Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Jung looking for submissions off his back. Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1# Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Jung looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Jung looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jung won't allow Mendes to pass to mount. #SUB# Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes. #SUB# Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mendes works his way into side control. #T3# Jung is looking to reverse the position. Mendes advances nicely into full mount. Jung prevents Mendes from taking his back.#SUB2# Mendes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2# Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Jung is in no mood to give up. Jung regains half guard. Jung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back! Jung doesn't have the hooks in and Mendes manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB# Jung has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Jung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Jung looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Jung is breathing heavily.#T4# Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jung swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mendes keeps trying to improve his position. Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there. #SUB# Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Jung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Augusto Mendes will probably get the nod. That's time! Jung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jung manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Mendes looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Jung is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Jung 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. #SUB# Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1# Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Jung looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendes passes into side control.
Mendes tries to advance to mount but Jung denies him. Jung wants to control but Mendes postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jung prevents Mendes from improving position. Jung is trying to get back to half guard. Augusto Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far. Mendes wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Mendes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2# Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jung is looking for a sweep. Jung struggling a bit here. Jung is trying to work for a sweep but Mendes has mounted him! Mendes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jung is in real trouble.
Jung rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB# Jung has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mendes. Oh but Jung has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mendes goes limp - he's gone! Jung jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Do Hoo Jung! Do Hoo Jung retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
Show Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Mendes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hendricks on his heels. He'll look to pass Hendricks's guard now, I'm sure. Mendes stands and throws Hendricks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hendricks is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control. Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hendricks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Mendes trying to pass the guard but Hendricks defending well. #T1##SUB# Mendes is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage. #SUB2# Hendricks looking for submissions off his back. Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well. Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hendricks is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position. Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mendes looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Hendricks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2# Hendricks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mendes advances to half guard. Mendes wants to pass to mount but Hendricks is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Hendricks is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working. Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3# Mendes wants to take a breather but Hendricks is having none of it. Hendricks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mendes trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom. Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mendes moves nicely into side control. We've been informed that Hendricks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB# Mendes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hendricks has escaped the position, nice work there. Hendricks struggling a bit here. Hendricks tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position. #SUB# Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Mendes tries for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well. Hendricks is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Mendes dominated that round. That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side. #TD# Mendes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hendricks sprawls well initially but Mendes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
#SUB2# Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Hendricks looking for submissions off his back. Mendes wants to advance to full mount but Hendricks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendricks's guard. Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around? Mendes moves into full mount! Hendricks won't be happy about that! #T1# Hendricks tries to hold on but Mendes postures up. Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendricks is looking to escape. Augusto Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mendes fails to advance to Hendricks's back. Mendes mounts Hendricks! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB# Mendes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hendricks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mendes prevents Hendricks from getting the reversal. Hendricks tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.#T2##SUB# Mendes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hendricks has worked his arm free - good work by Hendricks!
Hendricks manages to get back to half guard. Hendricks wants to get back to full guard. Mendes wants to take a breather but Hendricks is having none of it. Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
#T3# Hendricks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Mendes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hendricks won't allow Mendes to pass to mount. Mendes passes to side control. Hendricks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Mendes is working for a kimura but Hendricks is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB# Mendes is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage. Mendes uses his free foot to push down on Hendricks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hendricks. Hendricks wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away. Hendricks is trying to escape the mount.
Hendricks is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to control but Hendricks wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Mendes dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt. Hendricks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mendes has his takedown stuffed and Hendricks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Mendes drives through with a takedown into guard. Mendes wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom. Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendricks swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Mendes pushes down on Hendricks's leg and manages to get into half guard. Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Hendricks gets full guard.#SUB2# Mendes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2# Hendricks is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard. Hendricks won't allow Mendes to pass to mount. Hendricks wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Mendes works his foot free and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hendricks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mendes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hendricks is holding on tight.
Hendricks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB# Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Hendricks is in no mood to give up. #T3# Mendes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hendricks regains half guard.#SUB# Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendricks defends it well. Hendricks is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Hendricks actively working from the bottom here. Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Hendricks defends it. Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hendricks! #T4# Mendes fails to advance to Hendricks's back. #SUB# Mendes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Mickey Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hendricks is looking to get to half guard. Hendricks is still trying to improve position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mendes takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hendricks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight! Augusto Mendes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Mendes! An out of breath Augusto Mendes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1# Thomz leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mendes tries to counter with a takedown but Thomz is quick to defend against it. Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Thomz shows good takedown defense. As Mendes backs off Thomz throws a huge counter combo but Mendes manages to avoid it all. Thomz shoots in but no luck this time. Thomz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomz somewhat. Mendes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Augusto Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Thomz. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes. Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Thomz shows good takedown defense. Mendes checks a low kick from Thomz. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Mendes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendes is in Thomz's guard. Mendes is looking to pass into half guard but Thomz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thomz is in guard.#REVB# Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mendes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thomz has passed into side control.
#T1# Mendes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Thomz is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomz in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Mendes looking for submissions off his back. Mendes wants to improve his position but Thomz is controlling well.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Thomz is trying to control. Mendes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The fighters are battling for position here. Mendes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Thomz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Thomz tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control. Mendes works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB# Mendes throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Thomz has his hands clasped together but Mendes breaks the hold and Thomz is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Mendes! After winning the bout, Augusto Mendes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Mendes gets caught napping as Gall dives in and scores a takedown. Mendes manages to retain guard. Mendes is controlling Gall's posture. Gall trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mendes wants to hit a switch here but Gall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendes there! Gall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gall landing shots from mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
Gall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape. #T1# Gall controlling the pace for now. Mendes regains half guard. Mendes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Mendes wants to improve his position but Gall is controlling well.
#SUB2# Gall 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 Gall. Mendes tries to roll over but Gall keeps him under control.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Well, if Gall 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.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Gall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Mendes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gall's back!#SUB# Mendes looking for the choke but no joy. Gall is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB# Mendes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gall is defending well though. Mendes let's go of the attempt for now. Good control from Mendes.#SUB# Mendes is looking for the choke from the back position but Gall is controlling his hands well. #SUB# Mendes is persistently looking for the submission but Gall is defending it well.
#SUB# Mendes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gall knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gall for a finish. #T4##SUB# Mendes is looking for a choke. Gall gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gall manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Mendes wants to sweep here but Gall controlling him for the moment. Mendes keeping moving, preventing Gall from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Gall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mendes wants to sweep but no luck. Gall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Gall dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Gall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendes napping and manages to drive through into side control! Gall controlling from side mount. #SUB2# Gall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Gall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendes, who protects the arm well. Mendes is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Mendes manages to get back to half guard.#T1# Mendes wants to improve his position but Gall is controlling well.
Gall is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gall is stalling here. Mendes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mendes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Mendes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gall's legs. #T2# Mendes prevents Gall from escaping the position. Gall stops Mendes from passing to mount. #SUB# Mendes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mendes but great work by Gall. Mendes tries to improve position but can't. Gall trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom. Mendes is looking to reverse the position.#T3# Mendes manages to get back to half guard. Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Mickey Gall has got the better of the ground game so far. Gall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Mendes is trying to keep Gall in close.
Gall trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gall is one step ahead there. Mendes keeping moving, preventing Gall from controlling successfully. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Gall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gall slips nicely into half guard. Mendes is not content to let Gall control the position.#SUB2# Gall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendes has managed to free his arm - good work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Gall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD2# Gall gets the takedown into side control. Mendes tries to improve position but can't. Mendes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gall's best efforts. Gall controlling the action here. Gall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes. Mendes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1# Gall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Gall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gall trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Mendes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gall sitting in guard, not really doing much. Mendes is trying to control the position but Gall postures up. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gall trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom. Gall postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Gall gets a takedown into half guard. Mendes gets full guard.#T3# Gall passes Mendes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Mendes moves into full guard.
#SUB# Mendes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gall doesn't defend quickly enough and Mendes has managed to lock this one up! Can Gall escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mendes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Augusto Mendes! A victorious Augusto Mendes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1# Mendes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mendes takes one on the button. Mendes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Mendes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stain to the mat! Stain manages to get full guard. Mendes trying to control but Stain is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stain wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment. Mendes advances to half guard. Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stain! Mendes fails to take his opponent's back. Mendes takes Stain's back. #SUB2# Mendes is working for a rear naked choke. Stain is not defending it well and Mendes has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Stain refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Stain's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augusto Mendes! Augusto Mendes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1# Mendes shoots in but Mordino avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mordino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt. Mendes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mordino is fending him off so far but Mendes persists. Nope, Mordino circles away and we're back to standing. Mordino attempts a counter takedown but Mendes avoids it well and moves away. Victor Mordino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Mendes.#TD# Mendes gets caught flat footed, as Mordino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Mordino showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mendes can't keep his opponent in guard - Mordino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mordino is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mordino stalling. Mendes is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB# Mordino seems to be working for a kimura but Mendes defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Mendes is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
Mordino performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Mordino's corner is telling him to maintain position. Mendes is trying to keep Mordino in close.
Mordino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mendes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Mendes controls Mordino momentarily but Mordino frees himself. Mordino wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position. Mordino sitting in guard here, content to control. Mordino looking to pass the guard. 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. Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Mendes passes to full mount! Mendes tries to control but Mordino wriggling away. #T3# Mordino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Mendes controlling the action here. Mendes wants to advance to full mount but Mordino doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Mordino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there. Mordino keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Mendes trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom. Mordino wants to stand up but Mendes is controlling him. #SUB2# Mendes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mordino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendes, into his guard. #REVR# Mordino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Mendes keeping full guard, as Mordino tries to pass. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mordino wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Mordino dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Mordino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Mendes wants to control but Mordino is keeping busy.
Mordino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Mordino is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard. Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Mendes wants to pass the guard but Mordino is defending well. #T1# Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mordino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Mordino defending well. Mordino wants to get back to full guard. Mendes wants to pass to mount but Mordino is defending the position. #SUB2# Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
Mordino is trying to stand back up but Mendes is controlling him
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Mendes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mordino sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Mendes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mordino is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2# Mendes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mordino is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Augusto Mendes! An out of breath Augusto Mendes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Mendes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Mendes uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. Mendes moves to the back position. A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Mendes has got one arm under Diaz's chin. This could be trouble... Diaz trying to control the other hand but Mendes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Diaz has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augusto Mendes! An out of breath Augusto Mendes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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