Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 145 Super Series
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheng looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Mendez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cheng.
Cheng looks to land a combination. Mendez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cheng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendez as he jumps to the side.
Mendez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cheng tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cheng somewhat.#TD#
Mendez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cheng was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.#SUB#
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 wants to pass the guard but Cheng is keeping the position.#T1#
Mendez throws a strike but Cheng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cheng on the ground.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Cheng from controlling successfully.
Mendez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cheng slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez wants to control but Cheng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cheng wants to pass to mount but Mendez is defending the position. #T2#
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Cheng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cheng is trying to control. Mendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Cheng is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cheng 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.
Cheng is thwarting Mendez 's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cheng prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheng is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cheng has one foot on Mendez 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheng as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Mendez has closed the distance and engaged Cheng in a clinch. #BC#
Mendez breaks the clinch.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid body kick from Cheng.
Cheng lands a leg kick that knocks Mendez off balance momentarily.
Cheng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai Cheng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cheng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Cheng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendez throws the kick towards the body but Cheng avoids it.#TD#
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cheng!#ES2#
Cheng throws Mendez to one side and escapes!
Raul Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Cheng kicks off Mendez and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crunch! Cheng slams his shin into Mendez 's torso.
Cheng looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cheng with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Raul Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai Cheng.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Mendez throws a low kick, looking for Cheng's leg but Cheng calmly moves out of range.
Cheng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendez avoids it really well and circles away.
As Cheng backs away, Mendez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheng, which made it look bad.
Cheng wants to counter the offense by Mendez and move into the clinch position.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez . #ES2#
Cheng is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cheng prevents a body shot from Mendez . #T2#
Mendez tries to pull guard but Cheng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mendez effectively controlling the action here.
Cheng wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendez trying to land knees to the body.
Cheng has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendez after a bit of a struggle.
Mendez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheng is defending well for now.
Cheng has Mendez pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Cheng pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez wanted to stand there but Cheng had control of the position. #T3#
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Cheng is keeping the position.
Cheng has a closed guard, preventing Mendez from standing up. #SUB2#
Cheng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cheng is breathing heavily.
Cheng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Cheng 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.
Cheng keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #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.#SU#
Mendez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cheng fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendez leaves Cheng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cheng keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jai Cheng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mendez has closed the distance and engaged Cheng in a clinch. #TD#
Mendez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheng uses from the top position.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez , not yet.
Mendez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cheng stays in close to Mendez 's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cheng is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheng preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cheng thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Cheng circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Cheng keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Cheng rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cheng pulls guard.
Cheng trying to strike off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Cheng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendez defends well.
Mendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cheng's guard.
Cheng working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Cheng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cheng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cheng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him. #T3##SU#
Mendez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cheng shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendez sprawls well. He's pushed Cheng's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Cheng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendez just leaning against Cheng, taking a breather.
Mendez misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Cheng pulls guard effortlessly.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Cheng is keeping the position.
Cheng 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.#T4#
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez trying to control but Cheng is working from the bottom.
Mendez distracts Cheng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Mendez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raul Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jai Cheng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Mendez . Those never looked like landing.
Cheng now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

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 Raul Mendez .
I think Cheng 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai Cheng!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rixon is in Mendez 's guard.
Rixon wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Rixon throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Rixon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendez dives on top into guard.#REVR##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rixon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Mendez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Rixon has his feet on Mendez 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Rixon misses its intended target.
Rixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1##CL2#
Rixon closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Mendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rixon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rixon prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendez trying to control the position but instead, Rixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendez into the cage.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Rixon holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendez . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rixon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Rixon keeps moving.
Rixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Still in half guard, Mendez seems content to control.
Rixon has his hands clasped together around Mendez 's back. He's all about the action.
Rixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendez is fighting to break Rixon's control of his arms but Rixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rixon pulls Mendez in to control the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mendez content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mendez is looking to pass into half guard but Rixon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rixon is in guard.#REVB#
Rixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendez tries to get out of the position.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Rixon controlling him for the moment.
Mendez controlling the position.
Rixon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Rixon passes into half guard. #T4#
Rixon is thwarting Mendez 's attempts to control the position.
Mendez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rixon. #ES#
Mendez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Mendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendez is in Rixon's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rixon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Rixon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rixon circles away.
A head kick misses from Rixon.
Mendez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Rixon leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Rixon jumps into guard, dragging Mendez to the mat.
Matthew Rixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rixon is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rixon on the ground.
Mendez postures up. #T1#
Rixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rixon stops Mendez from standing up.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rixon wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Rixon stands and throws Mendez 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendez tries to buck Rixon off but Rixon is having none of it.#T2#
Mendez struggling a bit here.
Rixon trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Rixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rixon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Rixon advances nicely into full mount.
Rixon lands a big shot there that rocks Mendez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rixon lands a couple of good shots and Mendez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mendez is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez is trying to break free. #ES#
Mendez manages to escape to his feet. #TD2#
Rixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rixon is in Mendez 's guard.#T4#
Rixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendez wants to improve his position but instead Rixon has moved into half guard.
Rixon lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rixon defends it easily.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Rixon 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rixon shoots in for a double leg but Mendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rixon shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Mendez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rixon drags the fight down to the ground.
Rixon keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Rixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rixon 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.
Mendez is pulling down on Rixon's head. It's preventing any offense from Rixon, at least for the moment.#T1#
Rixon postures up.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Rixon from controlling successfully.
Mendez wants to stand up but Rixon is controlling him.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rixon wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rixon throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mendez working for a triangle but Rixon defends it easily.
Mendez 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendez 's guard.#T3#
Rixon won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
Rixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rixon stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez .
Rixon 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.
Rixon slips nicely into half guard.
Rixon working over Mendez with some ground and pound. Mendez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendez wants to control but Rixon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rixon. #SUB2#
Rixon is looking for a kimura but Mendez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rixon to get the leverage.
Mendez tries to kick Rixon off but Rixon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rixon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rixon is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.
Rixon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rixon throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Rixon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mendez .
Raul Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Rixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendez is fending him off so far but Rixon persists. Nope, Mendez circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Rixon.
I've got Rixon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Rixon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bera wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Mendez has Bera up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Bera decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Mendez drops back looking for a leg! Bera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bera manages to kick Mendez off! Mendez jumps back into Bera's guard.
Bera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez trying to control but Bera is working from the bottom.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Bera looking for a sweep. Not yet Bera, not yet.
Bera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Mendez pushes Bera up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mendez moves into range and clinches up with Bera.#BC2#
Mendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mendez darts in and clinches Bera up against the cage.
Bera is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Bera is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bera is retaining full guard.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez postures up in Bera's guard and throws a big left but Bera blocks it.
Mendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Bera.
Mendez trying to control but Bera is working from the bottom.
Mendez controlling from the top position. #T3#
Mendez is fighting to break Bera's control of his arms but Bera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mendez clinches.
Bera misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Mendez tightens his grip and picks Bera up, before dumping him to the ground. Bera manages to land in guard.
Bera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bera looking for a sweep. Not yet Bera, not yet.
Bera has control of Mendez 's left arm, preventing Mendez from doing any damage.
Mendez trying to control but Bera is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bera 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#
Mendez is trying to stand.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.
Bera is thwarting Mendez 's attempts to control the position.
Bera uses his free foot to push down on Mendez 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mendez .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Mendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Mendez clinches up against the cage.
Bera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bera up against the cage.
Bera is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Bera pulls guard successfully.
Bera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Mendez stands and steps away. Bera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL#
Bera moves into range and clinches up with Mendez .
Mendez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mendez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Bera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bera is trying to pull guard but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mendez . #TD2#
Mendez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bera regains guard. #ES#
Bera pushes Mendez off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bera.#T2##TD2#
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Bera's guard.#ES#
Bera kicks Mendez off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Mendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Bera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bera enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Bera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SU2#
Mendez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendez fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Mendez drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Bera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bera fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Mendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Bera attempts a counter takedown but Mendez avoids it well and moves away.
Mendez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Bera tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Bera moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Bera gets caught napping as Mendez dives in and scores a takedown. Bera manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez wants to get up but he can't break Bera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendez , into his guard. #REVR#
Mendez looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Bera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendez pinned against the cage. Mendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Bera is avoiding it.
Bera is looking to counter the offense by Mendez and move into the clinch.
Mendez throws a head kick but Bera moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Bera. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Bera feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendez shoots in but Bera avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Mendez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bera misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Bera shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendez feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Bera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bera or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendez , which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bera enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Bera kicks Mendez off and gets to his feet.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Mendez tries to land a leg kick but Bera saw it coming and moves away.
Bera has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Bera goes for a double leg but Mendez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendez continues to drive forward.
Mendez 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendez duly obliges. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Mendez drives through with a takedown into Bera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Bera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mendez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Mendez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Bera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raul Mendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendez throws a head kick but Bera moves out of range. #CL2#
Mendez clinches. #BC2#
Mendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bera shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendez wants to counter with a clinch but Bera pushes him away.
Bera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mendez .#T3#
Mendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Bera moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendez throws a head kick but Bera moves out of range.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Bera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Bera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Mendez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
Mendez misses with a straight left.
Bera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendez throws a head kick but Bera moves out of range.
Bera pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4##CL2#
Mendez rushes Bera and presses him up against the cage.
Mendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bera wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Mendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bera tries to keep at a distance but Mendez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bera tries to pull guard but Mendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Bera drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Mendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bera goes for a double leg but Mendez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendez continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Mendez takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Mendez !

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Schaub
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Oezdemir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hajlberg Oezdemir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oezdemir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Mendez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendez lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oezdemir wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oezdemir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Oezdemir is keeping the position.#SU#
Mendez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oezdemir, up you get! #T1##TD#
Oezdemir gets caught flat footed, as Mendez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Oezdemir pushes Mendez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mendez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Oezdemir.
Mendez attempts a counter takedown but Oezdemir avoids it well and moves away.
Oezdemir misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez throws the kick towards the body but Oezdemir avoids it.
Oezdemir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Oezdemir gets caught flat footed, as Mendez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Oezdemir manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mendez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oezdemir has him pressed against the cage.
Mendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendez taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Mendez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mendez 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.#T2#
Oezdemir keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Oezdemir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Oezdemir has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oezdemir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oezdemir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Oezdemir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendez to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Oezdemir has his feet on Mendez 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oezdemir looks winded!#TD#
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendez showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Oezdemir has one foot on Mendez 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
A punch combination from Oezdemir misses. #CL#
Mendez moves into range and clinches up with Oezdemir.
Mendez has Oezdemir pressed against the cage.
Oezdemir is trying to break the clinch but Mendez has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mendez breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mendez takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oezdemir.
The referee calls for Mendez to work.
Mendez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oezdemir's efforts to push away.
Mendez blocking some punches. #BC#
Mendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Oezdemir. #CUT2#
It looks like Raul Mendez has been cut.#T4##TD#
Mendez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oezdemir to the ground. Mendez is now in Oezdemir's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oezdemir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendez controls the pace.#SU#
Mendez stands and steps away. Oezdemir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oezdemir misses with a hook
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Oezdemir misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Oezdemir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oezdemir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oezdemir fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Mendez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oezdemir sprawls well initially but Mendez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Oezdemir makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oezdemir misses with a looping left.#CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Oezdemir won't allow it.
Oezdemir misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hajlberg Oezdemir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Mendez 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mendez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oezdemir's half guard.#ES2#
Oezdemir makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Raul Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oezdemir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez slips a jab and a cross from Oezdemir.
Oezdemir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oezdemir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Oezdemir backing up. Oezdemir nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oezdemir throws a right hand that misses
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oezdemir lands a nice shot that snaps Mendez 's head back. #CL#
Mendez gets a clinch.
Oezdemir misses with some punches.
Mendez wants to break free but Oezdemir has control.
Oezdemir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oezdemir misses with a series of wild punches.
Oezdemir is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch.#T1#
Mendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oezdemir has had enough of the clinch but Mendez keeps him there for the moment.
Mendez blocks an uppercut.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendez is trying to break the clinch but Oezdemir has him pressed against the cage.
Mendez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oezdemir to keep the fight standing.
Mendez jumps guard but Oezdemir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oezdemir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez stalling in the clinch.
Mendez has Oezdemir pressed against the cage, preventing Oezdemir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oezdemir after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Mendez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Oezdemir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oezdemir throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez .
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oezdemir's head.#T2#
Mendez prevents Oezdemir from getting back to his feet.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Oezdemir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Oezdemir pushes Mendez off and gets back to his feet.
Hajlberg Oezdemir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oezdemir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oezdemir throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Mendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oezdemir misses with a combination #TD#
and Mendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oezdemir wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Oezdemir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oezdemir keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass. #T3#
Oezdemir keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Mendez stands up from Oezdemir's guard - Mendez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hajlberg Oezdemir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oezdemir throws out the jab. #CL#
Oezdemir tries to keep at a distance but Mendez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oezdemir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mendez has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oezdemir. #T4#
Oezdemir tries a body shot but Mendez blocks it.
Oezdemir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oezdemir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oezdemir misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendez .
Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oezdemir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oezdemir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Oezdemir misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Oezdemir. Those never looked like landing.
Oezdemir misses with an uppercut.
Mendez throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oezdemir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oezdemir throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Mendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hajlberg Oezdemir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raul Mendez 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mendez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oezdemir's guard.#ES2#
Oezdemir has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mendez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Oezdemir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oezdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendez jumps guard but Oezdemir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oezdemir tries to circle away but Mendez has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oezdemir walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oezdemir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oezdemir throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oezdemir throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oezdemir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Oezdemir gets tackled into the cage by Mendez . Mendez maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oezdemir to the mat! Oezdemir manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Oezdemir uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oezdemir misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick and Oezdemir moves out of range easily.
Oezdemir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oezdemir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oezdemir with a jab.#CL#
Mendez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mendez breaks the clinch. #TD#
Mendez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oezdemir is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Oezdemir is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mendez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mendez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Mendez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oezdemir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oezdemir is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.#T2##BC2#
Oezdemir breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mendez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mendez blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Mendez to work.
Mendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oezdemir tries to break free but Mendez pushes him back against the cage.
Oezdemir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oezdemir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendez is keeping busy.
Mendez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Oezdemir misses with a punch on the inside.
Oezdemir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendez 's efforts to push away.
Mendez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendez wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Oezdemir as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oezdemir.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mendez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mendez taking a breather.
Oezdemir stops a takedown attempt from Mendez .
Oezdemir has a couple of punches blocked by Mendez . #T4#
Mendez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oezdemir as Mendez tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Mendez .
Oezdemir lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oezdemir.
Oezdemir misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez prevents Oezdemir from breaking the clinch.
Mendez is looking to control Oezdemir's arms but Oezdemir gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendez has his back to the cage.
Oezdemir can't find room to land a body shot as Mendez controls the action.
Oezdemir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Oezdemir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raul Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hajlberg Oezdemir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oezdemir 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hajlberg Oezdemir!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches up with Mendez , looking for a takedown. Cannonier pushes Mendez against the cage but Mendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannonier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Cannonier circles away easily
and Cannonier counters with a stiff right hand.
Cannonier misses with a double jab
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez throws a leg kick that misses.
Mendez tries to clinch but Cannonier is having none of it.
Cannonier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannonier avoids the head kick by Mendez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendez throws out the jab.
Cannonier feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannonier was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez .
Mendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cannonier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannonier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendez pinned against the cage. Mendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cannonier circles away.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Mendez .
Some bone on bone action there as Cannonier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mendez has a takedown stuffed.
Cannonier dives in and grabs Mendez 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes down on Cannonier's head and hops out.
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Cannonier.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick and Cannonier moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Cannonier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cannonier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Cannonier throws Mendez to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cannonier pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.

Mendez lands a takedown into guard.
Mendez 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.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cannonier.
Mendez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cannonier is not content to let Mendez control the position.
Mendez winds up and cracks Cannonier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez is keen to just control but Cannonier is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mendez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cannonier is not content to let Mendez control the position.
Cannonier has a hand on Mendez 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mendez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cannonier tries to improve his position but instead Mendez has taken his back!

Mendez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Mendez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Mendez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mendez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendez sprawls well. Mendez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cannonier gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Cannonier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cannonier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cannonier looks for a takedown but Mendez sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Cannonier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez looks for the body kick but Cannonier saw that one coming.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with Cannonier, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes Cannonier against the cage but Cannonier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Mendez .
Cannonier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendez .
Cannonier is looking for a counter combo.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Cannonier circles away easily
and Cannonier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendez thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cannonier.

Mendez scores with a takedown into Cannonier's guard.

Cannonier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cannonier prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannonier is trying to pull guard but Mendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cannonier jumps guard but Mendez stands there with Cannonier around his waist. Cannonier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cannonier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannonier being controlled against the cage.
Cannonier is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.

Cannonier pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mendez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Mendez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cannonier as he avoids it easily.
Cannonier lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cannonier slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cannonier tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cannonier to the ground. Cannonier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Cannonier slips under a jab.
Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Cannonier pushes him off.
Cannonier shoots in for a double leg but Mendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendez throws a body kick that misses
and Cannonier counters with a series of strikes. Mendez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cannonier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendez is working Cannonier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Cannonier is looking for a triangle here but Mendez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier is not content to let Mendez control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that DJ Cannonier will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mendez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cannonier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cannonier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cannonier keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cannonier uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cannonier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendez swivels and escapes.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Cannonier is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cannonier.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannonier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cannonier goes for a double leg but Mendez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cannonier circles away.

Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cannonier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mendez scoring with punches from side control.

Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cannonier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendez scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier is trying to improve his position.
Cannonier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mendez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cannonier!
Mendez tries to control but Cannonier wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Mendez connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cannonier's face.
Cannonier is squirming around, avoiding Mendez 's attempts to control the action.
Cannonier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Mendez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cannonier is surviving well by controlling Mendez 's body position as best he can.
Mendez controlling the pace for now.
Cannonier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cannonier tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez lands a big shot there that rocks Cannonier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Cannonier is rocked!
Mendez breaks from Cannonier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Cannonier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cannonier in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cannonier to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Mendez !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2020

#R1#
Besic scores with a nice strike.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Mendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Besic.
Besic moves out of range of the body kick.
Besic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Besic loads up on a big right hand but Mendez slips the punch.#CL#
Besic rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Besic is stalling here.
Besic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Besic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Besic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Besic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendez throws a hook but Besic blocks it.
Besic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miralem Besic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mendez takes a swing at Besic's ribcage but misses.
Mendez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Besic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Besic drops Mendez with a huge uppercut! Mendez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Besic is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miralem Besic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendez showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Mendez slips a nice elbow through Kelly's hands, connecting with Kelly's forehead.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mendez seems to be working for a kimura but Kelly defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Mendez passes to full mount! #T1#
Mendez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendez 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Kelly tries to improve his position but Mendez has taken his back! Mendez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kelly tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mendez pushes Kelly away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raul Mendez !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Logavatu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Logavatu enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Logavatu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Logavatu .#SU2#
Mendez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Mendez looking to score a takedown here. Logavatu is defending well but Mendez drives through and ends up in Logavatu 's guard.
Mendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logavatu is trying to control the position but Mendez postures up.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Let's hope that Mendez 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Logavatu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Logavatu wants to clinch.#CL2#
Mendez clinches up with Logavatu and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendez just leaning against Logavatu , taking a breather.
Logavatu is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Mendez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez wants to get back to striking at distance but Logavatu won't allow it. #T3#
Logavatu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendez fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logavatu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendez is looking to break free of the clinch but Logavatu has double underhooks. #BC2#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joji Logavatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Mendez .
Mendez darts in trying to clinch
and Logavatu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Logavatu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Logavatu - the referee stops the clock and Mendez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Logavatu . Mendez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Logavatu moves out of range.
It looked like Logavatu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Logavatu is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it. #CL2#
Mendez takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Logavatu pulls guard.
Mendez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendez postures up.
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez distracts Logavatu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendez passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Mendez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Mendez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Logavatu 's guard.#ES#
Logavatu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Logavatu 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. Logavatu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendez misses with a kick to the body.
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logavatu manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Logavatu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendez dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Logavatu being controlled for a moment.
Mendez working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Mendez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Logavatu 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mendez wants to take a breather but Logavatu manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mendez .
Logavatu working a defensive guard but Mendez manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU2#
Mendez stands up and beckons Logavatu to his feet.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Logavatu avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Logavatu cracks the inside of Mendez 's front leg.
Joji Logavatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mendez drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Logavatu kicks Mendez off and gets to his feet.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Logavatu as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Logavatu !
Logavatu looking for a sweep but Mendez has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Mendez controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Mendez working for a guillotine from mount but Logavatu is in no mood to give up.
Mendez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Logavatu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Raul Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Logavatu tries to hold on but Mendez pushes him away.
Mendez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Logavatu looks a forlorn figure.
Mendez lands a couple of good shots and Logavatu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mendez controlling the positon.
Can Logavatu hold on?! Mendez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Logavatu cracks Mendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Logavatu ducks under a wild hook from Mendez .#CL2#
Mendez clinches.
Logavatu tries to pull guard but Mendez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Logavatu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mendez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mendez jumps guard but Logavatu stands there with Mendez around his waist. Mendez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Logavatu manages to break the clinch.
Logavatu scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logavatu misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Mendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Logavatu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendez defends well.
Mendez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Joji Logavatu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Mendez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Logavatu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mendez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Mendez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mendez controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mendez .
Mendez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Logavatu 's face. #T4##SU2#
Mendez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez throws a push kick but Logavatu slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Mendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Mendez gets to his feet. Logavatu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Mendez gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez landing strikes.
Mendez working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendez just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez lands some shots froms side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Mendez !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2020

#R1#
Logavatu lands a really nice looking cross but Mendez seems unphased.
Mendez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Logavatu .#CUT#
It looks like Raul Mendez has been cut.
Logavatu moves in looking to clinch but Mendez pushes him off.
Logavatu 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Logavatu duly obliges. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Logavatu plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Mendez to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Mendez just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joji Logavatu !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Romanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendez to the mat! Mendez manages to get full guard.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Romanov manages to pass to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendez can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
Romanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romanov trying to control the pace.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez has hold of Romanov's hands but Romanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendez wants to control but Romanov is keeping busy.
Romanov wants to free his trapped foot but Mendez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Romanov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.
Romanov not doing much here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but Mendez defending well.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mendez trying to hold on to Romanov's head to control him but Romanov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendez , which made it look bad.
Mendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romanov.#TD#
Romanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mendez !
Mendez bucks up and tries to throw Romanov off but instead Romanov has got his back!#T3#
Romanov keeps control of the position as Mendez tries to break free.
Romanov has good solid back control here.
Romanov gets his hands free as Mendez looks to control. #SUB#
Mendez showing good submission defense here. #T4#
Romanov is not going to allow Mendez to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Romanov is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendez is controlling his hands well.
Romanov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mendez .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Romanov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Romanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Romanov with that takedown attempt.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Romanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romanov continues to drive forward.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mendez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Mendez drives through with a takedown into Romanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendez wanted to stand there but Romanov had control of the position. #SUB#
Romanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Mendez won't allow Romanov to sweep him here. #T1#
Mendez trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romanov is keeping the position for now.
Romanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez .
Mendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Romanov's guard.
Romanov seems keen to control Mendez 's posture.
Romanov wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Romanov gets the takedown into side control.
Mendez is trying to improve his position.
Mendez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Romanov is working Mendez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Romanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Mendez is trying to control Romanov's posture but Romanov avoids it.
Romanov advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Romanov controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Romanov working for a guillotine from mount but Mendez is in no mood to give up.
Romanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romanov avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
Mendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendez tries to hold on but Romanov pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Romanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romanov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Romanov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Mendez coming out on top.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendez as he jumps to the side.
Mendez throws a push kick but Romanov slaps the foot to one side.
Romanov throws a big counter combination but Mendez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Mendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendez is in Romanov's guard.
Mendez trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Mendez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Romanov is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendez is one step ahead there.
Romanov throws a couple of heel strikes. #T1#
Mendez postures up.
Mendez wants to get up but he can't break Romanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Mendez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Mendez gets caught napping as Romanov dives in and scores a takedown. Mendez manages to retain guard.
Romanov pushes down on Mendez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendez looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Romanov not doing much here.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Romanov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Romanov is working for a kimura but Mendez is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Romanov controlling the pace.
Mendez is looking to control Romanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Romanov seems content to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendez is looking to control Romanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Romanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Romanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Romanov feints and as Mendez raises his hands in defense, Romanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendez is wriggling around but Romanov manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romanov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Romanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
Mendez wants to clinch up but Romanov keeps it at a distance.
Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendez tries to clinch but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendez misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov avoids the head kick by Mendez .
Romanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Romanov. #TD#
Romanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendez 's guard.
Romanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov wanted to stand there but Mendez had control of the position.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez , not yet. #T1#
Romanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romanov is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Romanov has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romanov stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mendez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mendez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Mendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Romanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Romanov pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mendez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Romanov clinches up with Mendez and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendez throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Romanov decides to pull guard.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romanov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Romanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendez defends it easily.
Mendez trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Romanov wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendez trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Romanov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uri Romanov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mendez tries to clinch but Romanov is having none of it.
As Mendez looks to move away, Romanov throws a big counter combo but Mendez just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romanov quickly recovers to half guard.
Romanov is looking to control Mendez 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romanov avoid being mounted?
Romanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendez 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendez 's back!
Romanov controlling from the back.
Uri Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanov gets his hands free as Mendez looks to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Romanov looking for the choke from the back.
Mendez wants to control his opponent's hands but Romanov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Romanov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1##SUB#
Romanov tightening his grip on Mendez , looking for the choke.
Mendez just trying to survive but Romanov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Romanov looking to break Mendez 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mendez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Romanov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Mendez 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Romanov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mendez taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uri Romanov!

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