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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Estrada gets caught napping as Altumara dives in and scores a takedown. Estrada manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Altumara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Estrada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Altumara stays in close to Estrada's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Estrada is looking for a triangle but Altumara pushes his legs off easily.
Altumara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altumara wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Altumara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Estrada's head.#T1#
Altumara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Estrada is pulling down on Altumara's head. It's preventing any offense from Altumara, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Altumara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Altumara fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Altumara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Estrada on his heels. He'll look to pass Estrada's guard now, I'm sure.
Estrada is pulling down on Altumara's head to control his posture.
Estrada trying to keep a closed guard but Altumara is proving a slippery customer.
Altumara wants to pass the guard but Estrada is keeping the position.
Altumara stays in close to Estrada's body and controls the position. #T3#
It looks like Altumara might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Estrada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Altumara trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Altumara stays in close to Estrada's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Estrada delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Altumara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Altumara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Estrada on his heels. He'll look to pass Estrada's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altumara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Estrada keeping moving, preventing Altumara from controlling successfully.
Altumara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Altumara stands and steps away. Estrada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Estrada closes the distance and pushes Altumara back into the cage.#TD2#
Altumara has Estrada pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Altumara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Estrada tumbling to the mat - Altumara dives into Estrada's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Altumara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Estrada slaps away a takedown attempt from Altumara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Altumara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Estrada counter with a right hand.
Altumara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Estrada tries to clinch up but Altumara circles away and keeps his distance.
Estrada moves in looking to clinch but Altumara pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada is looking to clinch but Altumara is avoiding it.
Altumara has his takedown stuffed
and Estrada counters with a head kick.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Altumara.
Estrada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Altumara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Estrada sprawls well. Estrada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Altumara gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Altumara pushes Estrada up against the cage in a clinch.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Altumara holds him up against the cage and eventually Estrada drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Estrada jumps into guard, dragging Altumara to the mat.
Altumara tries to free his leg and advance position but Estrada is retaining full guard.
Estrada looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SU2#
Altumara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Estrada, up you get!
Altumara fails with a takedown attempt.
Estrada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Estrada. No joy for Altumara on that attempt.
Estrada feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Altumara tries for a takedown but Estrada circles away easily
and Estrada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vince Altumara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Altumara misses #TD#
and Estrada counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Altumara pushes Estrada off but Estrada dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altumara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Altumara is breathing heavily.#T3#
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Altumara tries to bench press Estrada off him but Estrada keeps the position.
Altumara can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Altumara sneaks back into half guard.
Estrada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Altumara is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altumara trying to get back to full guard but Estrada takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Estrada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Altumara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Altumara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estrada, pushing him back against the cage.
Altumara tries to pull guard but Estrada won't allow it.
#TD2#
Altumara decides to pull guard.
Estrada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Altumara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Altumara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Estrada 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.
Altumara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Altumara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Estrada manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Estrada holds on and takes a little breather.
Altumara wanted to stand there but Estrada had control of the position.
Estrada looking for a sweep. Not yet Estrada, not yet. #ES#
Estrada scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vince Altumara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Altumara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estrada, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Altumara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altumara misses with a takedown attempt - Estrada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Altumara.
Altumara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Estrada counters with a right hand to the body.
Altumara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altumara tries for a takedown but Estrada circles away easily
and Estrada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Estrada forces Altumara back against the cage and clinches.
Estrada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Estrada wants to take the fight to the mat but Altumara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Altumara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Altumara fails with the takedown
and Estrada counters with a nice uppercut.
Altumara shoots in for a double leg but Estrada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Altumara looks to score with a jab to the body but Estrada is just out of range.
Estrada is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Altumara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Estrada moves into the clinch successfully.
Altumara jumps guard but Estrada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Estrada tries to score a body lock takedown but Altumara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Altumara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Estrada throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Altumara's head.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Estrada. No joy for Altumara on that attempt.
Estrada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Altumara paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Estrada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Estrada fails to pull guard.
Altumara taking a breather.#BC#
Estrada breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Estrada moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Altumara holds him up against the cage and eventually Estrada drops back down to his feet.
Altumara slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Estrada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Estrada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Estrada!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Stalin misses with a combination
and Estrada counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Estrada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stalin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stalin shoots in for a double leg but Estrada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stalin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalin shoots and misses #TD#
and Estrada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stalin won't be happy with that. #SU#
Estrada stands up. #CL#
Estrada instigates a clinch. #TD#
Estrada jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada is pulling down on Stalin's head to control his posture.
Estrada wants to stand up but Stalin is controlling him.
Estrada tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Estrada controlling the position.#SUB#
Estrada is looking for a triangle but Stalin pushes his legs off easily.
Stalin throws a big elbow that misses.
Estrada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Estrada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stalin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Estrada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stalin.
Stalin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Estrada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Estrada drives through and clinches with Stalin against the cage.
#TD#
Estrada lands a takedown into guard.
#T2#
Estrada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stalin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stalin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stalin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stalin is trying to keep Estrada in close.
Estrada trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stalin's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Estrada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Estrada rushes Stalin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Estrada gets control of Stalin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Estrada will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Estrada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stalin stops Estrada from standing up.
Estrada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Estrada managing to control the position.
Stalin wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving. #T4#
Estrada controlling Stalin's posture.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estrada controlling the position.
Estrada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Estrada clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stalin to keep the fight standing.
Stalin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Estrada after a bit of a struggle.
Stalin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Estrada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Estrada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Estrada connects with a high kick.
Estrada lands with a kick to the temple. Stalin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stalin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Estrada counters with a single leg into guard. Stalin didn't expect that. #SU#
Estrada gets to his feet - Stalin follows without any prompting. #CL#
Estrada drives through and clinches with Stalin against the cage.
Stalin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Estrada jumps into guard, dragging Stalin to the mat.
Estrada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stalin trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom. #T1#
Estrada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
Estrada pushes Stalin off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Estrada rushes Stalin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Estrada as Stalin shoots in.#CL#
Estrada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Stalin holds him up against the cage and eventually Estrada drops back down to his feet.
#T2##BC#
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalin shoots in for a takedown but Estrada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stalin.#CL#
Estrada moves into range and clinches up with Stalin.#TD#
Estrada jumps into guard, dragging Stalin to the mat.
Stalin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Estrada seems keen to control Stalin's posture.
Stalin stopping the sweep attempt from Estrada.
Estrada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Estrada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stalin works over Estrada with some ground and pound from guard.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Estrada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Estrada tries to pull guard but Stalin holds him up against the cage and eventually Estrada drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Estrada jumps into guard, dragging Stalin to the mat.
Stalin wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
Estrada is adopting a defensive guard.
Estrada controls Stalin momentarily but Stalin frees himself.
Stalin is in close to Estrada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Estrada dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Stalin misses.
Stalin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Estrada moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Estrada successfully pulls guard.
Estrada pulls Stalin in close to his closed guard and prevents Stalin from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Estrada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stalin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada controlling the position.#T1#
Stalin throws a big right hand that misses.
Stalin is fighting to break Estrada's control of his arms but Estrada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Estrada 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Estrada slips a jab and a cross from Stalin.
#CL#
Estrada rushes Stalin and presses him up against the cage.
Estrada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stalin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Estrada jumps guard but Stalin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Stalin with that takedown attempt.
Stalin dives in for a single leg takedown but Estrada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Estrada is looking to counter punch.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stalin.#CL#
Estrada has closed the distance and engaged Stalin in a clinch.
#BC#
Estrada breaks the clinch.
Stalin shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from Estrada lands but Stalin takes it in his stride.
Stalin looks for a takedown but Estrada sprawls well.
Estrada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3##CL#
Estrada closes the distance and pushes Stalin back into the cage.
Estrada stops a takedown attempt from Stalin.
Estrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalin can do to turn this around?#TD#
Estrada pulls guard.
Stalin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estrada is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Stalin is looking for a triangle but Estrada pushes his legs off easily.
Estrada stopping the sweep attempt from Stalin.#T4#
Stalin keeps trying to improve his position.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Estrada manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Estrada stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stalin to get to his feet.
Joe Stalin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Estrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Estrada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Estrada 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Estrada!
Joe Stalin spoke after the fight, saying 'Pfttt... Pig Dog'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Estrada dodges the punch combination from Johnston.
Estrada is looking to clinch.
Johnston moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Johnston clinches with his opponent.
Johnston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Estrada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Estrada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnston smiles and moves away.
Johnston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnston closes the distance and clinches up with Estrada, looking for a takedown. Johnston pushes Estrada against the cage but Estrada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnston. Estrada shrugs it off though. #T1#
Estrada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Xavier Estrada has been cut.
Estrada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Estrada was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnston scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Estrada is rocked!
Johnston tries for a takedown but Estrada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh Estrada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Johnston.
Johnston fakes the leg kick and cracks Estrada in the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnston.
Estrada feinted with a counter takedown.
Estrada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown but Estrada shows good takedown defense.
Estrada tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
Johnston lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Estrada is looking to close the distance but Johnston sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Estrada crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Estrada is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Phil Johnston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Estrada's half guard.
Estrada wants to stand back up but Mendez manages to pass into side control.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estrada keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Estrada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Estrada takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Estrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.#SUB2#
Mendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendez in the domination position with Estrada hanging on.
Estrada seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendez dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendez trying to control the action but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Mendez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Estrada defending against the ground and pound.
Estrada is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendez tries to move to mount but Estrada blocks the move with his legs.
Estrada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Estrada prevents Mendez from improving position.
Estrada is not content to let Mendez control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Estrada gets caught flat footed, as Mendez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Estrada keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Estrada is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Mendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Estrada's guard.#SU2#
Mendez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Estrada, up you get!
Xavier Estrada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estrada tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez tries to bum rush Estrada with a series of wild strikes but Estrada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chavez Mendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Mendez forces Estrada back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Estrada decides to pull guard.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estrada is keeping the position for now.
Estrada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendez being controlled here momentarily.
Estrada being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Estrada is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Estrada is looking for a triangle here but Mendez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Estrada is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendez has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Mendez decides to stand back up. Mendez steps back and let's Estrada get back to his feet.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mendez pushes Estrada up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Estrada is trying to pull guard but Mendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Estrada counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Mendez forces Estrada back against the cage and clinches.
Mendez is trying to pull guard but Estrada has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Estrada manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Mendez forces Estrada back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Estrada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.
Mendez is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Estrada jumps guard and drags Mendez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Estrada has his hands on Mendez's head, controlling the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Estrada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Estrada's guard.
Mendez controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Mendez decides to stand up.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Estrada is trying to drag Mendez to the mat but Mendez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Estrada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chavez Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Estrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Nice sprawl there from Estrada as Mendez shoots in.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendez dives in and grabs Estrada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estrada pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Estrada is looking to counter the offense by Mendez and move into the clinch.
Mendez misses with a kick to the body.
Estrada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Estrada pulls Mendez into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada is trying to control the position but Mendez postures up.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Mendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendez trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Mendez rushes Estrada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Estrada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendez walks away with a smile on his face. Estrada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estrada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Estrada's waist but Estrada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendez off to one side.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.#T3#
Estrada is looking to slow Mendez down with leg kicks. #CL#
Estrada darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendez to keep the fight standing.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Mendez won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Estrada pulls guard effortlessly.
Mendez trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez passes Estrada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Estrada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendez wants to take a breather but Estrada is having none of it.
Mendez controlling the action here.
Mendez passes into side control, despite Estrada's attempt to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier Estrada.
I think Mendez 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chavez Mendez!
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