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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 145 & 205
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendes fails to land the takedown.
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Despite the aggression on Kimura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phad Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kimura rushes Mendes and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kimura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mendes wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Johnson MMA inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
Kimura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kimura tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mendes controls his leg.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Kimura wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Kimura lands the left hand.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendes swivels and escapes.#CL#
Mendes rushes Kimura and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mendes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimura to the mat. Kimura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendes is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kimura wants to stand up but Mendes is controlling him.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kimura 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#
Kimura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Mendes drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura tries to stand but Mendes is controlling from the bottom.
Kimura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kimura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Kimura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as Kimura shoots in.#T1##CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Mendes manages to pull guard.
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Kimura 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 Kimura.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
Kimura maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mendes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kimura has cracked it and Mendes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Kimura!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 8
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown but Satomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Satomi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Satomi misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Mendes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendes.
Satomi trying to control the position.
Satomi working a defensive guard but Mendes passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Satomi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Satomi wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Satomi is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendes is taking a breather. Satomi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Satomi's head. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Satomi wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendes is nestled in close to Satomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Mendes.
Satomi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.
Mendes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Satomi's head.
Nice strikes from Mendes there.
Mendes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendes lands with a punch from half guard.
Satomi is trying to control but can't.
Mendes controlling the pace. #T3#
Mendes slips a nice elbow through Satomi's hands, connecting with Satomi's forehead.
Satomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Satomi has hold of Mendes's hands but Mendes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Satomi is looking to improve his position.
Mendes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Satomi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Satomi looks to land a combination but Mendes avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Satomi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Satomi misses its target.
Kaziro Satomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phad Mendes.#TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Satomi to the mat! Satomi manages to get full guard.
Mendes looks winded!
Satomi looking to control but Mendes passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes dominated that round.
That's time! Satomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Satomi misses with a head kick.
Mendes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Satomi stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Satomi both land. Nice combination.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Satomi shows good takedown defense.
Mendes slaps away a takedown attempt from Satomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Satomi.
Mendes with the counter takedown but Satomi avoids it easily.
Satomi tries for a takedown but Mendes circles away easily#TD2#
and Mendes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziro Satomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Mendes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Satomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Satomi has momentary wrist control but Mendes slips an elbow through the middle.
Satomi wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Satomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Satomi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendes looking for a takedown.
Satomi is trying to pull guard but Mendes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendes looking for a takedown.
Satomi has had enough of the clinch but Mendes keeps him there for the moment.
Mendes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Satomi prevents it.
Satomi stops a takedown attempt from Mendes.
Satomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Satomi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Satomi taking a breather. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Satomi jumps guard but Mendes stands there with Satomi around his waist. Satomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Satomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Satomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
Mendes wants a takedown.
#TD#
Satomi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Satomi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Satomi is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaziro Satomi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Mendes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Check out the look on Mendes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Satomi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Satomi's head.
Mendes uses his free foot to push down on Satomi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Satomi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes lands a couple of good shots and Satomi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
Mendes has the hooks in. Satomi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mendes lands punches and elbows.
Mendes controls the position.
Mendes punches Satomi on the ear.
Satomi can't escape the position.
Mendes controls the action.#T2#
Mendes not allowing Satomi to control his hands.
Mendes has the hooks in. Satomi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Satomi right now.
#T3#
Mendes scores with strikes from the back.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Satomi from escaping the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Satomi.
Mendes gets his hands free as Satomi looks to control.
Good control from Mendes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Phad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phad Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackal sprawls well. Jackal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Mendes looks to move away, Jackal throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.
Jackal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendes doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackal sprawls well. Jackal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacky Jackal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phad Mendes.
Jackal lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackal lands an overhand right.
Jackal cracks Mendes with a hook to the temple - Mendes is on wobbly legs here! Jackal swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mendes falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jackal wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacky Jackal!
Jacky Jackal tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mendes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mendes advances nicely into full mount.
Quintana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes cracks Quintana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Quintana tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendes looking to ground and pound but Quintana is blocking nicely.
Mendes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Mendes lands a big elbow.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Mendes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mendes raining down shots from the mount!
Quintana is in a horrible position here. Mendes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mendes throws some wild stikes that Quintana manages to avoid easily.
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Mendes punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Mendes punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendes scoring with strikes but Quintana is staying in there.
Quintana wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mendes.
Mendes misses with a head shot.
Mendes looking to finish Quintana with some ground and pound. This is bad for Quintana!
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Quintana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Quintana?
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Mendes thowing shots but they're missing.
Mendes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Quintana because Mendes loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Mendes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendes advances to half guard.
Mendes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Quintana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendes.
Mendes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Quintana to regain full guard.
Mendes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendes postures up and lands a big shot to Quintana's brow.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.
Mendes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quintana can do to turn this around?
Quintana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendes.
Mendes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Quintana has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Mendes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mendes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mendes stays in close to Quintana's body and controls the position.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mendes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendes moves into full mount! Quintana won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes breaks from Quintana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendes working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Mendes with a couple of short strikes.
Phad Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jose Quintana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Quintana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mendes avoids the attempt from Quintana to control.
Mendes raining down shots from the mount!
Quintana is in a horrible position here. Mendes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mendes controlling his opponent. #T3#
Mendes lands a big elbow.
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quintana blocking the ground and pound.
Mendes with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Mendes landing strikes from the mount.
Quintana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Mendes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mendes punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Quintana is rocked!
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quintana for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phad 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 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phad Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirkland trying to control the position.
Mendes lands a couple of elbows.
Mendes landing with the ground and pound.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirkland controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kirkland is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirkland is keeping the position for now.
Kirkland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Kirkland is looking to control Mendes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirkland avoid being mounted?
Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kirkland wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes controlling the pace.
Kirkland taking some punishment here, with Mendes in his half guard.
Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Mendes wants to take a breather but Kirkland is having none of it.
Kirkland is trying to control but can't.
Mendes controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kirkland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mendes is trying to control. Kirkland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kirkland trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Mendes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirkland is controlling Mendes's posture.
Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirkland looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Kirkland blocks nicely.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirkland controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Kirkland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendes thows a huge punch but Kirkland dodges it nicely.
Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mendes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirkland's head.
Mendes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Mendes working over Kirkland with some ground and pound. Kirkland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kirkland is looking to improve his position.
Mendes is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
Kirkland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kirkland is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Kirkland blocks nicely. #T3#
Mendes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirkland has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Kirkland is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mendes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Kirkland trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kirkland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Kirkland appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Mendes gets a double leg takedown into Kirkland's guard.
Kirkland pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kirkland looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirkland is retaining full guard.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mendes looking to score a takedown here. Kirkland is defending well but Mendes drives through and ends up in Kirkland's guard.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirkland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirkland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kirkland did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.
Ground and pound from Mendes.
Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkland.
Kirkland looking to control.
Kirkland trying to control the position here.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirkland works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kirkland 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.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirkland's guard.
Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
#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.#SUB#
Kirkland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirkland controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stuart Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phad Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirkland throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phad Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bates!
Mendes working away.
Bates is trying to escape the position but Mendes is controlling the position.
Bates is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is trying to improve his position.
Bates on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mendes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Mendes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mendes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mendes working the head with strikes.
Mendes working the head with strikes.
Mendes lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes lands a strong strike to the head of Bates. That's dazed him! Mendes looking to finish here. Bates is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mendes lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phad Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kennedy to the ground. Mendes is now in Kennedy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mendes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kennedy is letting Mendes control him for a moment. #T2#
Kennedy is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mendes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mendes working the head and body with strikes.
Mendes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mendes looks up at the clock and then as Kennedy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Mendes is chipping away with strikes.
Mendes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennedy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Kennedy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face as Mendes controls the position.
Check out the look on Mendes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mendes misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Mendes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mendes slows the pace down.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mendes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kennedy some visible discomfort.
Mendes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mendes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendes is in Kennedy's guard.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Mendes postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Mendes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kennedy enables Mendes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kennedy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kennedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kennedy controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mendes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kennedy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes controlling the position.
Mendes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4##SUB#
Kennedy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kennedy has Mendes in his guard.#REVB#
Mendes postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mendes drives through with a takedown into Kennedy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendes cracks Kennedy with a solid left hand.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kennedy fails to land the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Kennedy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kennedy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mendes distracts Kennedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.#TD2#
Mendes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Mendes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Mendes connects with a nice short shot to Kennedy's temple.
Kennedy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendes in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phad Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Shannon gets caught flat footed, as Mendes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shannon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mendes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendes is working Shannon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shannon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon throws a big right hand that misses.
Shannon being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Shannon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendes! #REVB#
Mendes slows the pace down.
Shannon tries to control but Mendes manages to take his back.
Mendes scores with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Shannon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Shannon tries to break free.
Mendes controls the action.
Shannon tries to roll but Mendes sticks to his back.
#T2#
Mendes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shannon is really stuck here.
Shannon is covering up but some of the strikes from Mendes are getting through and doing damage.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mendes is hanging on to Shannon's back as he tries to escape.
Mendes punches Shannon on the ear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shannon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mendes is punishing Shannon with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3#
Mendes is punishing Shannon with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Shannon is rocked!
Mendes lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Oh Shannon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shannon tries to roll but Mendes sticks to his back.
Mendes lands punches and elbows.
Mendes is landing big shots and Shannon is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phad Mendes!
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