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Event:
OFK 375 - Drozd Vs Mangold
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Porfirigo throws a big counter head kick but Mendy avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Porfirigo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mendy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porfirigo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendy.
Porfirigo unleashes a big counter combination but Mendy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendy throws a jab when Porfirigo was well out of range.
Porfirigo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mendy.
Mendy misses with a wild body shot.
Porfirigo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendy lands a nice shot that snaps Porfirigo's head back.
Mendy misses with a left hand
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porfirigo swivels and escapes.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a clinch but Mendy shakes him off and moves away.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away easily
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mendy swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Porfirigo.
Mendy is working for takedown but Porfirigo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Mendy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Porfirigo regains guard immediately.
Porfirigo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Porfirigo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
Mendy postures up in Porfirigo's guard and throws a big left but Porfirigo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Porfirigo has control of Mendy's left arm, preventing Mendy from doing any damage.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendy throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Porfirigo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Porfirigo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porfirigo manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Porfirigo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Porfirigo walks into a straight right hand from Mendy.
Mendy missing with a left hand there. Porfirigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porfirigo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Porfirigo slips a jab and a cross from Mendy.
Porfirigo throws out a counter right but Mendy avoids it with no problem.
Mendy throws a body kick that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porfirigo counters with a left to the body.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Porfirigo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendy misses the shot to the body.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt
and Porfirigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Porfirigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Porfirigo defending well as Mendy loads up on a big left hand.
Porfirigo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Mendy feints and as Porfirigo raises his hands in defense, Mendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Porfirigo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendy with a poor takedown
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendy misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a single leg into guard. Mendy didn't expect that.
Mendy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Porfirigo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendy misses the target.
Porfirigo wants to counter with a clinch but Mendy pushes him away.
Mendy misses with a shot to the body
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendy doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Porfirigo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Porfirigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mendy!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendy lands with an uppercut that bounces Porfirigo off the cage and back into range.
Mendy swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendy swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendy misses with an uppercut
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Porfirigo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away easily
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy throws a hook but Porfirigo avoids it easily.
Porfirigo with the counter takedown but Mendy avoids it easily.
Mendy misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Porfirigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendy tries to bum rush Porfirigo with a series of wild strikes but Porfirigo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Mendy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Porfirigo defends well and Mendy ends up having to push Porfirigo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Porfirigo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Porfirigo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Porfirigo jumps guard and drags Mendy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porfirigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Mendy preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Porfirigo has control of Mendy's left arm, preventing Mendy from doing any damage.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Mendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Porfirigo has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Porfirigo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porfirigo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mendy.
Mendy lands a head shot.
Mendy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Porfirigo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Mendy on that attempt.
Porfirigo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendy throws an overhand right that lands on Porfirigo's shoulder, as Porfirigo tries to avoid the shot.
Porfirigo blocks a jab.
As Mendy backs off Porfirigo throws a huge counter combo but Mendy manages to avoid it all.
Mendy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Mendy scores with a jab to the body.
Mendy throws a big shot that misses.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendy shoots in looking for a takedown. Porfirigo tries to sprawl out of it but Mendy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porfirigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Porfirigo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy throws a nice looking combination but Porfirigo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porfirigo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendy misses the body punch
and Porfirigo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendy thinking.
An inside leg kick from Mendy misses.
Porfirigo throws a fast counter high kick but Mendy manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tayaen Porfirigo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tayaen Porfirigo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away easily
letting Porfirigo counter with a right hand.
Mendy shoots for a double leg takedown but Porfirigo sprawls well. He's pushed Mendy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Porfirigo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mendy misses with a shot to the body
and Mendy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porfirigo leaves Mendy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Porfirigo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Porfirigo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendy has his takedown stuffed
and Porfirigo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mendy misses with a left hand
and Porfirigo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Porfirigo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Porfirigo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy misses with a head kick.
Mendy misses with a left hand
and Porfirigo counters with a nice body shot.
Mendy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendy.
Despite the aggression on Porfirigo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mendy misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendy won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Porfirigo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Porfirigo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Porfirigo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendy is avoiding damage well.
Porfirigo controlling the position from side mount.
Mendy is trying to buck Porfirigo off.
Mendy can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendy is looking for a sweep.#T3##SU2#
Porfirigo decides to stand back up. Porfirigo steps back and let's Mendy get back to his feet.
Mendy just misses with a punch to the body.
Porfirigo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Mendy on that attempt.
Porfirigo feints the counter takedown.
Mendy misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Porfirigo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Porfirigo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendy shoots in for a double leg but Porfirigo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porfirigo.
Mendy throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Mendy backs off Porfirigo throws a huge counter combo but Mendy manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Mendy misses with a straight right.
Porfirigo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendy swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendy misses with a combination
and Porfirigo counters with a straight right hand.
Mendy fails to land the takedown.
Porfirigo wants to counter the offense by Mendy and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Porfirigo blocks a jab.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tayaen Porfirigo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendy misses with a jab to the body
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tayaen Porfirigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porfirigo 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
After the big win, Tayaen Porfirigo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance 🔥 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 369 - Wulf Vs Kidd
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown but Late shows good takedown defense.
Late punishes Mendy's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendy throws a shot from downtown. Late moves away and avoids it.
Late looks to land a combination but Mendy avoids it well.
Mendy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Late jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendy misses with a low kick.
Late is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mendy with a body shot.
Mendy misses with a body shot.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendy lands a jab.
Late lands a nice hook to Mendy's body. Mendy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Late has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mendy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Mendy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendy catches Late with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Late works Mendy's body with a nice hook.
Mendy throws a right hand that Late ducks under and follows up with a left that Late also avoids with ease.
Late is looking for the big counter here.
Late defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Late there.
Late shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendy sprawls well. He's pushed Late's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Late bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Late.
Mendy tries to bum rush Late with a series of wild strikes but Late uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Mendy shoots in and bounces Late off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Late seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Late has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Late is pulling down on Mendy's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendy, at least for the moment.
Late 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.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Late gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Late with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendy 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#
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Late tries to roll over but Mendy keeps him under control.
Mendy is just content to waste time from the top position. Late takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mendy being controlled here momentarily.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Late wants to sweep but no luck.
Late is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
Mendy trying to control but Late is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Late pushes Mendy off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Little Late will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mendy tries to bum rush Late with a series of wild strikes but Late uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Late.
Little Late seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Late ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Late motions for Mendy to come forward. Late throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Late moves out of range as Mendy throws a body kick.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendy walks into a straight right hand from Late.
Late tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Mendy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Late lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendy at a distance.
Late uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
Late throws a sloppy head kick and Mendy moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Mendy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Late defends well and Mendy ends up having to push Late into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Late avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Mendy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mendy thows a huge punch but Late dodges it nicely.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Mendy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Late defending well though.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Late's hands, connecting with Late's forehead.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Mendy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Late's hands, connecting with Late's forehead.
Late is looking to escape.
Late is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy looks to land a strike but Late avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2##ES2#
Late has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mendy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Late has Mendy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mendy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Late clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Late!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendy looking for the choke from the back.
Mendy lands a shot to the head.
Late avoids the strikes from Mendy.
Late is keeping busy.
Late wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Mendy is punishing Late with some ground and pound.
Late is covering up but some of the strikes from Mendy are getting through and doing damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mendy punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mendy lands strikes to the head.
Mendy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mendy scores with strikes from the back.
Late is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Mendy wants to control but Late manages to buck him off and is now in Mendy's guard! Nice work there by Late!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy pulls Late in to control the position.
Mendy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Late is keeping the position for now.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Late avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Late is looking to stand up but Mendy isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pierre Ragout Mendy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Late scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Late.
Late defending well as Mendy loads up on a big left hand.
Late avoids the body shot from Mendy.
Mendy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Late lands a jab to Mendy's midsection.
Late bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendy's head.
Late lands a body shot.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendy cracks Late with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy shoots and misses
enabling Late to counter with a crisp jab.
Late shoots in but Mendy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendy leaves Late with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Late takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Late closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendy throws a head kick that misses.
Late appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Late throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Mendy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Late manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy looking for a takedown.
Mendy looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Late breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendy throws a jab but it's blocked by Late.
Late is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mendy with a body shot.
Mendy misses with a straight left.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendy rather than just go for the knockout.
Late fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mendy as Late shoots in.
Late thuds a left hand into Mendy's body.#T2#
Mendy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Late wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendy throws a body punch but Late moves out of range.
Mendy misses with a right hand
and Late counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Late enables Mendy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Late manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendy distracts Late with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendy advances to half guard.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Late is having none of it. #T3#
Mendy prevents Late from standing back up.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy throwing shots but Late is blocking nicely.
Late is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendy working Late over with strikes.
Late keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendy winds up and cracks Late with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Late won't allow Mendy to pass to mount. #T4#
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy working Late over with strikes.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Mendy is taking a breather. Late says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Late is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Late is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Late avoid being mounted?
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Late keeps working.
Late manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Little Late.
I think Late 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Little Late!
Little Late very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
OFK 363 - Kim Vs Drozd
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Lingfield wants to clinch.
Mendy throws out a counter right but Lingfield avoids it with no problem.
Mendy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lingfield.
Lingfield blocks a jab.#TD#
Mendy gets caught flat footed, as Lingfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mendy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lingfield presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lingfield gets underhooks to prevent Mendy's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lingfield has hold of one of Mendy's legs. Mendy is fighting the takedown attempt but Lingfield gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Mendy 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.
Lingfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lingfield trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Lingfield postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it. #T1#
Mendy trying to control the position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lingfield preventing the sweep.
Lingfield postures up.
Mendy seems keen to control Lingfield's posture.
Lingfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lingfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendy in his tracks. #TD#
Lingfield shoots in and bounces Mendy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##TD#
Lingfield turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lingfield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mendy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lingfield scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendy wants to control but Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy tries to improve position but can't.
Mendy is letting Lingfield control him for a moment.
Lingfield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendy for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Mendy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet.
Lingfield gets to mount! Mendy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendy tries to lock up and control but Lingfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lingfield landing punches.
Mendy tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Lingfield content just to control the position here.
Mendy is looking to get to half guard.
Mendy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lingfield landing punches.
Lingfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Lingfield.#ROC#Mendy is rocked!
Mendy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mendy is still in real trouble! Can Lingfield finish him?
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
That's time! Lingfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendy slips a jab and a cross from Lingfield.
Mendy feints the counter takedown.
Mendy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Lingfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lingfield working the head and body with strikes.
Lingfield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mendy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mendy can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
Mendy can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendy seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lingfield is staying active.
Lingfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Lingfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Mendy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mendy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lingfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendy, who protects the arm well.
Mendy is trying to buck Lingfield off.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Mendy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lingfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lingfield connects with a decent elbow. #T2##SUB#
Lingfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mendy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lingfield. #SUB#
Lingfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mendy is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lingfield working the ground and pound.#T3#
Mendy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lingfield off and has taken his back!
Lingfield can't escape the position.
Lingfield has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mendy.
Mendy scores with punches from the back.
Mendy not allowing Lingfield to control his hands.
Mendy missing with strikes from the back.
Lingfield tries to break free.
Lingfield trying to control the position but Mendy manages to sink in the hooks.
Lingfield looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mendy.
Mendy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lingfield. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4#
Lingfield tries to break free.
Lingfield prevents Mendy from getting a body triangle.
Lingfield covering up well under a series of strikes from Mendy.
Mendy somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mendy keeps control of the position as Lingfield tries to break free.
Mendy avoiding Lingfield 's attempts to control his hands.
Mendy misses with punches from the back.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendy can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy is punishing Lingfield with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendy doesn't have the hooks in and Lingfield manages to turn into his guard.
Mendy is trying to keep Lingfield in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lingfield dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mendy fails with the takedown.
Mendy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lingfield circles away.#TD#
Lingfield drives through with a takedown into Mendy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lingfield passes Mendy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lingfield prevents Mendy from improving his position.
Lingfield controlling the pace.
Lingfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendy defends it well.
Mendy is not content to let Lingfield control the position.#T1#
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lingfield content to control rather than advance.
Mendy is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Mendy is pressing down on Lingfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
Mendy wants to hit a sweep here but Lingfield passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendy there!
Lingfield unloading with bombs!
Mendy is bucking up trying to escape but Lingfield cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Lingfield trying to control but Mendy is having none of it.
Lingfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mendy looks a forlorn figure.
Lingfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lingfield prevents Mendy from getting the reversal.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Mendy is squirming around nicely.
Lingfield is landing with some decent strikes but Mendy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lingfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendy wants to control but Lingfield is having none of it.
Mendy can't escape the position.
#T3#
Lingfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendy wants to control but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield connects with a bit shot that sees Mendy covering up! More strikes from Lingfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lingfield is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
After the fight, Jim Lingfield was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OFK 356 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anjo back to the cage. Mendy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anjo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendy doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Mendy's guard.
Mendy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Mendy - just one landing.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anjo shoots in but Mendy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.#TD#
Mendy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anjo was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anjo looking to control.
Mendy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Anjo has his foot on Mendy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendy works his way back into a safe position though.
Anjo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a solid left hand.
Anjo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anjo keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass. #T2#
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anjo pulls Mendy in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendy defends well.#T3#
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Mendy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mendy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Mendy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anjo regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anjo has his hands on Mendy's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Anjo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy postures up.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy is in close to Anjo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo looking to control.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anjo.
Mendy misses with a jab to the body
and Anjo counters with a series of strikes. Mendy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendy misses with an uppercut. Anjo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Anjo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Anjo drags the fight down to the ground.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendy has managed to get both his arms back between Anjo's legs - danger averted.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Anjo is retaining full guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendy as he jumps to the side.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Mendy misses its intended target.
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.
Mendy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anjo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mendy blocks it well.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendy but Mendy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a good jab.
Mendy misses with a hook.
Anjo unleashes a big counter combination but Mendy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendy stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjo. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is winning the standup battle so far.
Anjo tries to clinch but Mendy is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendy. Anjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Mendy shoots in and bounces Anjo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mendy passes into half guard.
Anjo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy passes into side control, despite Anjo's attempt to control the position.
Mendy trying to control the position but Anjo is working away.
Mendy looks up at the clock and then as Anjo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Mendy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anjo down.
Mendy landing strikes. #T4#
Anjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anjo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mendy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Anjo is looking to improve his position.
Mendy moves into full mount! Anjo won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy 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#
Mendy throws a head kick that misses.
Mendy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendy misses with a hook
and Anjo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Mendy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendy.
Anjo feints the counter takedown.
Anjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendy lands with a hook. Anjo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Mendy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anjo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendy throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Anjo stands and steps away. Mendy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt - Anjo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendy dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!
Anjo looks for the body kick but Mendy saw that one coming.
Mendy misses with a low kick as Anjo jumps back.#TD#
Mendy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anjo sprawls well initially but Mendy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anjo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anjo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy is stalling in the full guard.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.#ES2#
Anjo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy thuds his right hand into Anjo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Anjo throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo.
Mendy looks to land a left hand but Anjo moved out of range nicely.
Mendy misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Anjo rushes Mendy and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mendy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anjo is trying to keep an underhook but Mendy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anjo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Mendy content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mendy wants to work for an arm triangle but Anjo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Anjo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anjo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendy is keen to just control but Anjo is a slippery customer.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anjo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anjo is trying to stand back up but Mendy is controlling him
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendy content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Ragout Mendy thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '. |
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Event:
OFK 352 - Johnson Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendy fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Mendy as Porfirigo shoots in.
Porfirigo lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Porfirigo throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Mendy counters with a shoot takedown. Porfirigo fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Porfirigo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porfirigo trying to control the position.
#T1#
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porfirigo trying to strike off his back.
Porfirigo is striking from the bottom but Mendy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porfirigo trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Porfirigo is holding on to half guard well.
Mendy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendy raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Porfirigo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Porfirigo wants to hold on but Mendy pushes him away.
Mendy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Porfirigo's face.
Mendy breaks from Porfirigo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendy lands a couple of good shots and Porfirigo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Porfirigo tries to escape but Mendy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Mendy scores with punches and elbows.
Porfirigo tries to break free.
Mendy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mendy connects with a big shot to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo tries to roll but Mendy sticks to his back.
Porfirigo trying to get back to his feet but Mendy is in full control for now.
Mendy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mendy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Porfirigo is trying to break free.
Mendy has Porfirigo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mendy landing with strikes.
Mendy tries to keep control of the position but Porfirigo is staying busy.#T4#
Porfirigo tries to break free.
Porfirigo trying to control the hands but Mendy breaks the grip.
Mendy doesn't have the hooks in and Porfirigo manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet but Porfirigo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porfirigo preventing the sweep.
Mendy is looking to sweep but instead, Porfirigo has passed into half guard.
Porfirigo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Porfirigo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mendy throws a looping overhand right but Porfirigo ducks down to avoid it.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?#TD#
Mendy gets a double leg takedown into Porfirigo's guard.
Porfirigo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Porfirigo pulls guard.
Porfirigo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo looking for a sweep. Not yet Porfirigo, not yet.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Porfirigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Mendy is fighting to break Porfirigo's control of his arms but Porfirigo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Porfirigo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Porfirigo looking to control.
Porfirigo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB2#
Porfirigo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Porfirigo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mendy managing to control the position.
Mendy trying to control the position.
#T3##ES#
Mendy pushes Porfirigo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A jab from Mendy misses.
Porfirigo tries to clinch up but Mendy circles away and keeps his distance.
Porfirigo tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Porfirigo looking to score a takedown here. Mendy is defending well but Porfirigo drives through and ends up in Mendy's guard.
Mendy looking to control.
Porfirigo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendy 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.
Mendy wants to stand up but Porfirigo is controlling him. #T4#
Mendy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy works over Porfirigo with some ground and pound from guard.
Porfirigo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Porfirigo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Porfirigo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porfirigo's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pierre Ragout Mendy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mendy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Porfirigo trying to control but Mendy postures up.
#SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Porfirigo wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo is trying to stand up here but Mendy is controlling him well.
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porfirigo's head. #T1#
Mendy is pressing down on Porfirigo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Porfirigo is holding on for now.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Porfirigo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Porfirigo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mendy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Porfirigo trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Mendy winds up and cracks Porfirigo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Porfirigo is trying to control but can't.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Porfirigo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Porfirigo wants to stand up but Mendy is controlling him. #T3#
Porfirigo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mendy won't allow Porfirigo to sweep him here.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Porfirigo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
#T4#
Porfirigo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Porfirigo trying to control the position.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Porfirigo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendy 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
Tayaen Porfirigo spoke after the fight, saying 'Now, I will kill myself...'. |
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Event:
OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Mendy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gomes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gomes is looking to regain half guard here but Mendy keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gomes tries to buck Mendy off but Mendy is having none of it.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Mendy trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mendy tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendy defends well.#SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gomes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mendy frees his head nicely. Oh but Gomes has switched to an armbar! Mendy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
OFK 346 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szopa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Szopa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Szopa connects with the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mendy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mendy takes a swing at Szopa's ribcage but misses.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy just misses with a punch to the body.
Szopa misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendy.
Szopa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Szopa lands with a right hand.
Mendy scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Mendy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Szopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Szopa misses the shot to the body.
Mendy throws a hook but Szopa blocks it.
Szopa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mendy enables Szopa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mendy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Szopa postures up.
#ES2#
Mendy wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa misses with a looping right.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szopa feinted with a counter takedown.
Szopa cracks Mendy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendy.
Szopa scores with a nice right hand.
Szopa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Mendy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Szopa is trying to defend but Mendy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy is nestled in close to Szopa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendy winds up and cracks Szopa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy working Szopa over with strikes.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szopa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy working Szopa over with strikes.
Szopa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy winds up and cracks Szopa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Szopa is rocked!
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Szopa is having none of it.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Szopa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szopa wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Szopa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy scores with a big shot! Szopa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Szopa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
After the big win, Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 340 - Wulf Vs Sasaki
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warrior finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendy's head. #CUT#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Warrior throws a right and a left that Mendy avoids nicely.
Warrior misses with a straight right.
Mendy throws an off balance right hand
and Warrior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warrior digs a good body shot into Mendy's ribs.
Mendy misses with a double jab
and Warrior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Mendy is rocked!
Warrior lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mendy - he's out on his feet here! Warrior follows up with another monster hook that separates Mendy from consciousness! Mendy falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Warrior stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mental Warrior!
Mental Warrior was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 335 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
OShea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#OShea is rocked!
OShea has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OShea is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
OShea felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mendy scores with a big shot! OShea's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save OShea! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Ragout Mendy thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luan Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mendy has closed the distance and engaged Mesquita in a clinch.
Mendy wants a takedown but no success here.
Mesquita has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Mesquita pulls Mendy into guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mendy postures up.
#SUB2#
Mendy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mesquita has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mendy is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mendy! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mendy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luan Mesquita! |
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Event:
OFK 322 - Hedegaard Vs Claw
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Late lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendy's head.
Mendy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendy circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Late has knocked Mendy down with a huge combo! Late steps away and waves a wobbly Mendy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late flashes Mendy a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mendy's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mendy crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Late punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Late!
Little Late gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
OFK 316 - Do Urden Vs Jankovic
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Anjo moves out of range as Mendy strikes.
Anjo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mendy misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Anjo counters by clinching up.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Mendy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anjo quickly recovers to half guard.
Mendy is thwarting Anjo's attempts to control the position.
Mendy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo tries to get to full guard but Mendy has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anjo wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
#T1#
Anjo trying to control from the bottom.
Anjo is trying to stand.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendy wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
Mendy not doing much here.
Anjo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Anjo is having none of it. #T2#
Anjo wants to get back to full guard.
Anjo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy is thwarting Anjo's attempts to control the position.
Anjo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anjo is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anjo avoid being mounted?
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Anjo kicks Mendy off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Anjo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Anjo pulls guard effortlessly.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy prevents Anjo from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Anjo's brow.
Anjo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Mendy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Anjo looking for a guillotine here but Mendy defends easily.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anjo has control of Mendy's left arm, preventing Mendy from doing any damage.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Mendy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anjo.
Mendy misses with a lunging right hand
and Anjo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Mendy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anjo sprawls and moves away.
Mendy leaves Anjo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendy attempts a counter takedown but Anjo avoids it well and moves away.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendy.
Anjo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy scoring with punches and elbows.
Mendy is putting a hurting on Anjo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendy working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Anjo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anjo tries to kick Mendy off but Mendy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anjo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mendy seems to be looking for submissions.
Anjo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Anjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anjo is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Anjo actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy prevents Anjo from improving his position.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anjo is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anjo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Anjo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Anjo is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.
Anjo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy is taking a breather. Anjo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anjo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura but Anjo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendy to get the leverage.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendy's back!
Anjo controls the action.
Mendy can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Anjo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mendy is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mendy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mendy working the ground and pound.
Anjo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anjo to regain full guard.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a solid left hand.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Anjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy. #T1#
Mendy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Mendy distracts Anjo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anjo's head.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendy passes into half guard.
#T3#
Anjo gets back to full guard.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anjo passes Mendy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but Mendy defending well.
Mendy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES#
Mendy kicks Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
Anjo shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendy throws a right and a left that Anjo avoids nicely.
Mendy sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! Mendy avoids it this time.
Mendy misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anjo stays in close to Mendy's body and controls the position.
Mendy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendy, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
After the big win, Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '. |
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Event:
OFK 310 - Marek Vs Presley
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendy stuffs the takedown.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendy looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Mendy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Mendy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Mendy is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendy working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Walker pushes Mendy off looking to stand but Mendy dives back in and keeps control.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mendy is nestled in close to Walker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendy is looking to advance position but Walker won't allow it.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.#T1#
Walker is trying to stand back up but Mendy is controlling him
Walker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker is trying to stand.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Walker is rocked!
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Walker pushes Mendy off looking to stand but Mendy dives back in and keeps control.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Walker has one foot on Mendy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walker misses the jab.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mendy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walker catches Mendy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Mendy is rocked!
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendy.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Walker cracks Mendy with a good jab.
Mendy is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mendy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mendy looks to clinch but Walker throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mendy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chief Walker!
Chief Walker got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
OFK 304 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendy throws an overhand right that lands on Herrera's shoulder, as Herrera tries to avoid the shot.
Herrera throws a fast counter high kick but Mendy manages to duck under it in time.
Herrera's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herrera stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Mendy.
Mendy misses with a double jab.
Herrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Herrera scores with a nice body kick.
Herrera throws a leg kick but Mendy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendy misses with an uppercut.
Herrera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy misses with a straight right.
Mendy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Herrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendy sneaks out the side door and pushes Herrera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Herrera misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Mendy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Mendy won't allow Herrera to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mendy cracks Herrera with a solid left hand.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herrera is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendy dives into side control.
Mendy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Herrera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Herrera is looking to reverse the position.
Mendy in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Mendy looks up at the clock and then as Herrera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Herrera's legs.
Herrera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herrera wants to control but Mendy postures up.
Herrera is being controlled here.
Mendy is putting a hurting on Herrera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Herrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendy dominates the positioning.
Herrera is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Herrera down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Herrera blocks a head kick by Mendy.
Mendy swings for the body but Herrera moves out of range.
Mendy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Herrera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herrera showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Herrera wanted to stand there but Mendy had control of the position.
Herrera throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera stops Mendy from standing up.
Mendy pulls Herrera in to control the position.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herrera is one step ahead there.
Mendy pulls Herrera in to control the position.
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herrera is looking to stand up but Mendy won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendy pinned against the cage. Mendy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.
Herrera tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendy slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#TD#
Mendy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herrera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Mendy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendy misses with a takedown
and Herrera counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mendy misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Herrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendy misses the body punch
and Herrera counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Mendy misses. #TD#
Mendy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy has his hands on Herrera's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Herrera won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
Mendy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendy continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Herrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mendy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Herrera trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendy is controlling him. #T1#
Herrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy. #SUB2#
Herrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herrera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mendy trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard.
Herrera seems keen to control Mendy's posture.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy works over Herrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy postures up.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Herrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Mendy 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy passes into half guard.
Herrera is refusing to be controlled, as Mendy sits in half guard.
Herrera trying to control here.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Herrera's head.
Mendy working over Herrera with some ground and pound. Herrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Mendy controlling the action here.
Herrera is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Herrera is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mendy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Herrera from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mendy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Spar !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mendy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mendy (4) vs (0) Spar
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy trying to control the action but Spar is working from the bottom.
Spar can't do much from the bottom here.
Spar has one of Mendy's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Mendy trying to control the position but Spar is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spar is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mendy is trying to get an arm triangle but Spar is defending well. #T1#
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spar keeps working. #SUB#
Mendy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spar , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mendy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spar , who protects the arm well.
Spar is looking to regain half guard here but Mendy keeps moving and retains side control.
Spar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spar is concentrating on defense, preventing Mendy from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy stopping the sweep attempt from Spar .#T2#
Spar keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Spar is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Mendy wants to pass the guard but Spar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Spar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (4) vs (2) Spar
Mendy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy trying to control the position.
Spar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (4) vs (5) Spar
Mendy tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Spar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Spar is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendy is defending well. #T3#
Mendy manages to get back to half guard.
Mendy wants to improve his position but Spar is controlling well.
Mendy works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Spar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Spar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spar pushes down on Mendy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendy tries to roll over but Spar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Spar is looking for a kimura but Mendy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spar to get the leverage.
Mendy wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mendy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendy working a defensive guard here.
Spar trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy pulls Spar in close to prevent any damage.
Spar won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
Spar wants to pass the guard but Mendy is keeping the position.
Spar trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendy is retaining full guard.
Spar wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Spar passes into half guard. #T5#
Spar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mendy's thigh. Mendy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Spar wants to pass the guard but Mendy is keeping the position.
Mendy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy wants to sweep but no luck.
Spar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Spar slips nicely into half guard.
Mendy tries to get to full guard but Spar has control of the leg.
Mendy is trying to maintain the position but Spar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Spar is looking for submissions but instead, Mendy has regained full guard.
Mendy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spar passes Mendy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mendy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully. #T7#
Mendy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendy, not yet.
Mendy controls Spar momentarily but Spar frees himself.
Mendy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spar wants to pass the guard but Mendy is keeping the position.
Mendy is looking to sweep but instead, Spar has passed into half guard.
Spar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (4) vs (8) Spar
Mendy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Spar working for a guillotine from mount but Mendy is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Spar has control of Mendy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mendy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Mendy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spar is thwarting Mendy's attempts to control the position.
Mendy is refusing to be controlled, as Spar sits in half guard.
Spar wants to free his trapped foot but Mendy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendy wants to get back to full guard.
Spar works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (4) vs (11) Spar
Mendy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T9#
Spar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (4) vs (14) Spar
Spar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mendy is trying to improve his position.
Spar tries to move to mount but Mendy blocks the move with his legs.
Spar is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Spar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Spar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendy wants to control but Spar postures up.#T10##SUB2#
Spar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mendy's legs.
You can see the frustration on Mendy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spar trying to control the action but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy tries to buck Spar off but Spar is having none of it.
Spar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendy keeps working. #SUB2#
Spar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11#
Mendy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Spar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Spar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mendy tries to improve position but can't.
Spar working away.
Spar tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12##SUB2#
Spar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendy, who protects the arm well.
Well,Mendy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mendy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.
Spar advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendy (4) vs (16) Spar #SUB2#
Spar has control of Mendy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mendy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mendy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spar fails to advance to Mendy's back. #T13#
Spar trying to control but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy tries to hold on but Spar pushes him away.
Mendy stops Spar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mendy is squirming around, avoiding Spar 's attempts to control the action.
Mendy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mendy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mendy trying to control from the bottom.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Spar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Spar seems to be looking for submissions.
Spar is pressing down on Mendy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendy is holding on for now.
Mendy tries to roll over but Spar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Spar seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendy is not content to let Spar control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spar wins on points by 16 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Bjj Spar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ibrahim Cuntmara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cuntmara looks for a takedown but Mendy sprawls well.
Cuntmara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendy but Mendy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cuntmara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibrahim Cuntmara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuntmara tries to avoid it but Mendy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuntmara to the ground. Cuntmara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cuntmara fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Mendy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara wants a takedown.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Cuntmara manages to get underhooks.
Mendy looking for a takedown.
Cuntmara is working for takedown but Mendy is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Mendy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cuntmara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mendy wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuntmara wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendy tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuntmara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendy tries for a takedown. No joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mendy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cuntmara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mendy prevents it.
Cuntmara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuntmara tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Cuntmara has Mendy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mendy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendy manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cuntmara (0) vs (4) Mendy
Cuntmara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cuntmara is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Mendy is trying to get an arm triangle but Cuntmara is defending well.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuntmara keeps working.
Cuntmara manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mendy is working for a kimura but Cuntmara is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mendy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cuntmara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cuntmara.
Cuntmara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuntmara is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mendy preventing the sweep.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuntmara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuntmara is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendy trying to mount his opponent but Cuntmara defends it.
Cuntmara gets full guard.
Cuntmara being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendy passes Cuntmara's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Cuntmara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy preventing the sweep.
Mendy being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendy pushes down on Cuntmara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cuntmara is controlling Mendy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cuntmara is pressing down on Mendy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Mendy is fighting to break Cuntmara's control of his arms but Cuntmara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendy passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mendy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cuntmara is just riding it out for now. Mendy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mendy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cuntmara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cuntmara is controlling Mendy's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7#
Cuntmara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cuntmara (4) vs (4) Mendy
Mendy trying to control the hands but Cuntmara won't let him.
Mendy rolls, trying to escape but Cuntmara keeps control of the position.
What can Mendy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mendy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Mendy tries to escape the position.
Mendy trying to control the hands but Cuntmara won't let him.
Mendy is in bad spot here.
Mendy is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mendy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Cuntmara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mendy's body.
Mendy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cuntmara controls the position.
Cuntmara gets his hands free as Mendy looks to control.
Cuntmara controlling from the back.
Mendy is really stuck here.
#T10#
Cuntmara biding his time, controlling Mendy.
Mendy is in bad spot here.
Mendy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mendy is really stuck here.
Cuntmara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Mendy right now.
#T11#
Cuntmara controls the position.
I really don't envy Mendy right now.
Mendy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cuntmara doesn't have the hooks in and Mendy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cuntmara (4) vs (6) Mendy
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuntmara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuntmara seems keen to control Mendy's posture.#T12#
Mendy wants to pass the guard but Cuntmara is keeping the position.
Mendy won't allow Cuntmara to sweep him here.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuntmara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy wants to pass the guard but Cuntmara is keeping the position.
Cuntmara controlling Mendy's posture.
Mendy trying to control but Cuntmara is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Mendy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cuntmara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendy has Cuntmara in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cuntmara (6) vs (6) Mendy
Mendy controls Cuntmara momentarily but Cuntmara frees himself.
Mendy pulls Cuntmara in to control the position.
Cuntmara tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendy is retaining full guard.
Mendy is trying to control the position but Cuntmara postures up.
Cuntmara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Cuntmara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendy is keeping the position for now.
Mendy wants to sweep here but Cuntmara controlling him for the moment.
Mendy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cuntmara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cuntmara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cuntmara is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuntmara slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mendy gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mendy wins on points by 7 to 6.
Pierre Ragout Mendy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Ibrahim Cuntmara had this to say: 'I blame The Stepdads for this defeat ,especially Alex K.'. |
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Event:
OFK 291 - Chika Vs Goodman
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendy throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes throws a head kick but Mendy moves out of range.
Barnes slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Mendy takes one on the button.
Mendy swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Mendy's body. Mendy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mendy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Good leg kick by Barnes.
A combination from Mendy does no damage.
Mendy looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Mendy drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes feints and then cracks Mendy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendy down.
Mendy fails to land the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mendy shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnes's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy preventing the sweep.
Mendy distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Mendy is in close to Barnes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendy stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendy throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendy's guard.
Mendy is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Barnes is fighting to break Mendy's control of his arms but Mendy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mendy darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Mendy into the cage.
Barnes gets underhooks to prevent Mendy's takedown attempt.
Mendy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendy after a bit of a struggle.
Mendy has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes gets through Mendy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendy backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendy is looking for a takedown.
Barnes pushes Mendy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendy moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!
Mendy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Mendy gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendy, not yet.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendy's head.
Barnes passes Mendy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Mendy kicks Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
Mendy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Barnes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mendy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendy's head.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendy is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Mendy is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Mendy seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Mendy blocks nicely.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Mendy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVR#
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mendy is trying to control but can't.
Mendy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving. #T4#
Mendy is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendy wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it.
Mendy looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Barnes scores with a kick to the body.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendy has time to react.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Mendy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Mendy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes thumps Mendy with a low kick.
Don Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt - Mendy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Mendy 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.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. #SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mendy trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mendy wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes is working Mendy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Mendy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendy, into his guard. #REVB#
Barnes prevents Mendy from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Mendy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Mendy has his feet on Barnes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendy is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Barnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Mendy's side.
Mendy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendy misses the shot to the body.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendy misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Mendy misses with a straight left.
Barnes slips a jab from Mendy.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Mendy's body.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendy. Mendy gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Mendy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mendy parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mendy to escape.
Mendy is looking for a sweep.
Barnes cracks Mendy with a big right hand but Mendy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mendy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!
Don Barnes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
OFK 285 - Granes Vs Wulf
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Ee connects with a body shot that sends Mendy's belly button to the back.
Ee lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Ee slips a straight right by Mendy.
Mendy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ee back to the cage. Mendy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick by Ee misses #TD#
and Mendy counters with a shoot takedown. Ee fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendy postures up.
Mendy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendy distracts Ee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendy 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. #T1#
Ee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ee is keeping the position for now.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Ee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy controlling from the top position.
Ee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
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.
Ee throws a head kick that misses.
Mendy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mendy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ee and Mendy falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Easy Ee!
An out of breath Easy Ee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
OFK 280 - Cruz Vs Khan
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lehto tries to sprawl but Mendy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mendy working Lehto over with strikes.
Mendy throwing shots but Lehto is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Lehto tries to kick Mendy off but Mendy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Lehto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendy not doing much here.
#ES2#
Lehto manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mendy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendy is trying to control. Lehto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Lehto taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Lehto looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Lehto pushes Mendy off and gets back to his feet.
Mendy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lehto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendy.
Lehto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mendy loads up on a big right hand but Lehto slips the punch.
Mendy loads up on a big right hand but Lehto slips the punch.
Mendy loads up on a big right hand but Lehto slips the punch.#T3#
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendy throws a head kick but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Mendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Mendy misses.
Lehto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendy closes the distance and clinches up with Lehto, looking for a takedown. Mendy pushes Lehto against the cage but Lehto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendy darts in looking for a takedown but Lehto gets double underhooks and turns Mendy into the cage.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Mendy blocks it.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Mendy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehto pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mendy throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendy or perhaps it was just good defense by Lehto, which made it look bad.
Mendy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt
and Lehto counters with a nice body kick.
Mendy misses with a hook
and Lehto counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendy looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely.
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!
Mendy throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehto flicks out a counter leg kick but Mendy steps away.
Mendy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lehto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pierre Ragout Mendy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mendy throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mendy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lehto is fending him off so far but Mendy persists. Nope, Lehto circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendy misses with a hook
and Lehto counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Mendy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tatu Lehto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tatu Lehto waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
OFK 275 - Probert Vs Storm
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Porfirigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Porfirigo drives through with a takedown into Mendy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porfirigo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Porfirigo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendy, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo looking to pass the guard.
Porfirigo 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.
Mendy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Mendy 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.
Porfirigo is pushing down on Mendy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendy is fighting to maintain full guard but Porfirigo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Porfirigo trying to control the action but Mendy is working from the bottom. #ES#
Mendy kicks off Porfirigo and gets to his feet.
Porfirigo tries for a takedown but Mendy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Porfirigo is defended easily by Mendy.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Porfirigo. #T2#
Porfirigo working away.
Mendy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mendy struggling a bit here.
Mendy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mendy trying to control here.
Mendy desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Porfirigo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendy.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy wants to sweep here but Porfirigo controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Mendy kicks Porfirigo off and gets to his feet.
Mendy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Porfirigo.
Mendy misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Porfirigo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendy's guard.
Mendy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Porfirigo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Porfirigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porfirigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendy sprawls well. He's pushed Porfirigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendy looks for the body kick but Porfirigo saw that one coming.
Mendy jabs at Porfirigo's body.
Porfirigo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendy avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendy throws out a loose jab but Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Porfirigo with that takedown attempt.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porfirigo shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendy tries to sprawl out of it but Porfirigo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Mendy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Porfirigo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mendy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mendy darts in looking for a takedown but Porfirigo gets double underhooks and turns Mendy into the cage. #BC2#
Porfirigo breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Porfirigo to the mat! Porfirigo manages to get full guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Porfirigo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porfirigo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porfirigo is keeping the position for now.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Mendy won't allow Porfirigo to sweep him here.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Porfirigo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Porfirigo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mendy has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions off his back.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Porfirigo's hands, connecting with Porfirigo's forehead.#T3#
Porfirigo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Mendy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Porfirigo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy stalling.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Porfirigo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendy passes to full mount!
Mendy controlling from mount.
Mendy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mendy avoids the attempt from Porfirigo to control.
Mendy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Porfirigo looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Porfirigo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Mendy steps into range and cracks Porfirigo with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Porfirigo flops backwards and Mendy dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Porfirigo is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Porfirigo looking for a sweep. Not yet Porfirigo, not yet.
Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?#SUB2#
Porfirigo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Porfirigo seems to have recovered his senses.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Porfirigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Porfirigo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendy stands up over Porfirigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porfirigo is keeping the position for now.
Mendy trying to move into half guard but instead Porfirigo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Mendy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Porfirigo dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mendy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mendy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Porfirigo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendy pushes Porfirigo off looking to stand but Porfirigo dives back in and keeps control.
Porfirigo trying to control from half guard but Mendy is working away.
Mendy wants to control but Porfirigo is keeping busy.
Porfirigo wants to free his trapped foot but Mendy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Porfirigo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendy is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porfirigo stops Mendy from standing up.
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Porfirigo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Porfirigo ducks under a wild hook from Mendy.
Porfirigo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendy misses its target.
Porfirigo is looking to clinch. #T3#
Mendy throws a body punch but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mendy. No joy for Porfirigo on that attempt.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Porfirigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Porfirigo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porfirigo is keeping the position for now.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy content to stall in guard here.
Mendy is fighting to break Porfirigo's control of his arms but Porfirigo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Mendy stands up over Porfirigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy working some strikes from top position.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Porfirigo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendy being controlled here momentarily.
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendy 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Tayaen Porfirigo had this to say: 'Now, I will kill myself...'. |
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Event:
OFK 270 - Bomstærk Vs Kosmanov
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendy. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Mendy is quick to defend against it.
Mendy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes works Mendy's body with a nice hook.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Mendy throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Mendy fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendy 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.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Mendy blocks nicely.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Mendy is keeping the position.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Mendy wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mendy is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Mendy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Mendy working a defensive guard here.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendy's head.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes. #T2#
Mendy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes prevents Mendy from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Mendy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Mendy misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Mendy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barnes regains guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Mendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes 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.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendy won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mendy enables Barnes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mendy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendy wriggles free and stands up.
Barnes tests Mendy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mendy back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mendy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendy misses with a low kick.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mendy goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Mendy misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Mendy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Mendy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy misses the body punch #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Mendy is working away.
Mendy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Mendy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Mendy manages to get to full guard.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Mendy wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Mendy seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Don Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Mendy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Mendy wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Barnes 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#
Barnes prevents Mendy from improving his position.
Mendy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendy can do to turn this around?#T3#
Mendy wants to get back to full guard.
Mendy is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Mendy's hands, connecting with Mendy's forehead.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Mendy gets full guard.
Mendy trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy looking to control.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Mendy blocks nicely.
Mendy is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Barnes is in close to Mendy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy controlling the position.
Mendy is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes won't allow Mendy to get back to his feet.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendy looking to control.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Mendy throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendy's guard.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendy looking to control.
Mendy keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is in close to Mendy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendy holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #T1#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Mendy.
Mendy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Mendy misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Mendy was not able to check.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
#TD#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into Mendy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendy is looking to stand back up but Barnes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mendy. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy is looking to improve his position.
Mendy pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Mendy is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes moves nicely into side control.
Mendy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mendy trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes working over Mendy with some ground and pound. Mendy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes stalling. #T4#
Mendy is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendy avoid being mounted?
Barnes working Mendy over with strikes.
Mendy is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Mendy is trying to stand.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mendy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Don Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 266 - Kosmanov Vs Presley
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox avoids the body shot from Mendy.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mendy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Knox dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athos Knox!
After the fight, Athos Knox was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OFK 261 - Paris Vs Presley
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Herrera defending well as Mendy loads up on a big left hand.
Herrera wants to counter the offense by Mendy and move into the clinch position.
Herrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendy throws a leg kick that misses.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendy looks to land a combination but Herrera avoids it well.
Mendy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendy misses with the combination.
Herrera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mendy with a body shot.
Mendy misses with a left hand
and Herrera counters with a left and a right that stings Mendy.
Herrera wants to clinch.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herrera.
#T1#
Mendy misses with an uppercut.
Herrera fails with the takedown#TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herrera is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Mendy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mendy stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Mendy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Herrera for as long as he can get away with.
Herrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Mendy working some strikes from top position.
Mendy is in close to Herrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herrera trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendy postures up.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Herrera's brow.
Mendy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendy slips nicely into half guard.
Herrera is trying to stand up here but Mendy is controlling him well.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy is nestled in close to Herrera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herrera is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Herrera slips under a jab from Mendy.
As Mendy backs off Herrera throws a huge counter combo but Mendy manages to avoid it all.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy throws a looping overhand right but Herrera ducks down to avoid it.
Mendy throws a shot from downtown. Herrera moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
Mendy throws a combination that misses
and Herrera counters with a straight right hand.
Mendy looks to land a left hand but Herrera moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Mendy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Mendy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Herrera has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mendy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Herrera after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Mendy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Herrera is looking to stand back up but Mendy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Herrera. #T1##REVB#
Herrera is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet.
Herrera trying to control here.
Mendy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mendy landing strikes from the mount.
Mendy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Herrera's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2#
Mendy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Herrera's face.
Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy avoids the attempt from Herrera to control.
Mendy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Mendy cracks Herrera with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 256 - Paris VS Knox
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OShea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OShea fails with the takedown.
Mendy misses with a two punch combination.
OShea throws a right and a left that Mendy avoids nicely.
OShea slips under a jab from Mendy.
Mendy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OShea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from OShea misses its intended target.
OShea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OShea moves away.
OShea misses with a right hand
and Mendy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OShea lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendy's head.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OShea slips a jab and a cross from Mendy.
Mendy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
OShea tries to move into range but Mendy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Mendy. No joy for OShea on that attempt.
Mendy tries to counter with a takedown but OShea is quick to defend against it.
OShea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OShea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendy moves away.
Mendy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OShea manages to avoid it.
Mendy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OShea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OShea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendy on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OShea.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendy misses the target.
OShea throws a big counter head kick but Mendy avoids it with no problem.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OShea slips a jab and a cross from Mendy.
OShea goes for a double leg but Mendy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendy continues to drive forward.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
OShea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShea moves away from the strike by Mendy.
OShea misses with a looping right.
Mendy misses with a combination
and OShea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendy thinking. #T2##TD#
OShea gets caught napping as Mendy dives in and scores a takedown. OShea manages to retain guard.
OShea manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendy throws a hook to the side of OShea's head but OShea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendy avoids the head kick by OShea.
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OShea moves away.
OShea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OShea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OShea is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mendy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
OShea moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
Mendy has OShea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OShea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
OShea manages to break the clinch.
Mendy misses with a straight left.
A combination from Mendy does no damage.
Despite the aggression on OShea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3##TD#
Mendy feints and as OShea raises his hands in defense, Mendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendy postures up.
Mendy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. OShea manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
OShea stops a takedown attempt from Mendy.
#TD2#
OShea drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy is in close to OShea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
OShea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy.
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy throws a strike but OShea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OShea trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendy is trying to control the position but OShea postures up.
Mendy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Mendy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mendy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OShea loads up on a big right hand but Mendy slips the punch.
Mendy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OShea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OShea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
OShea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendy is trying to control the action in half guard but OShea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor OShea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
OShea ducks under a wild hook from Mendy.
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OShea moves away.
OShea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendy shoots for a takedown but OShea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Mendy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mendy with the ground and pound but OShea uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OShea wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy slips nicely into half guard.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
OShea wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendy trying to control the action but OShea is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
OShea is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OShea wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OShea is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OShea is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OShea tries to kick Mendy off in order to stand up. Mendy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mendy scoring with punches from side control.
Mendy cracks OShea with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mendy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but OShea is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but OShea keeps working.
OShea takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendy taking a breather here.
OShea is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Mendy prevents OShea from standing back up.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of OShea's head.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OShea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy working over OShea with some ground and pound. OShea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OShea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy is taking a breather. OShea says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
OShea ducks under a wild hook from Mendy.#CL2#
OShea drives through and clinches with Mendy against the cage.
Mendy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendy tries for a takedown but OShea manages to get underhooks.
OShea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mendy blocks a body shot from OShea. #BC2#
OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Mendy scores with a takedown into OShea's guard.
Mendy wants to pass the guard but OShea is keeping the position.
OShea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy distracts OShea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy works over OShea with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#OShea is rocked!
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OShea is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OShea is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but OShea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
OShea seems to have recovered his senses.
OShea won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendy is trying to control the position but OShea postures up.
OShea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
Mendy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OShea's guard. #REVR##T2#
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OShea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy prevents OShea from getting back to his feet.
OShea wants to sweep but no luck.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
OShea has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendy throws a strike but OShea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendy 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.
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.
Mendy is looking to stand back up but OShea counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mendy.
OShea trying to pass the guard but Mendy defending well. #T4#
Mendy is trying to stand up here but OShea is controlling him well.
OShea trying to mount his opponent but Mendy defends it.
OShea stops Mendy from getting back to his feet.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
OShea wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
Mendy moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendy, not yet.
OShea advances to half guard.
OShea is keen to just control but Mendy is a slippery customer.
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 Pierre Ragout Mendy.
I think Mendy 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 254 - Wulf Vs Laine
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Santaban scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Santaban tries to sprawl but Mendy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Santaban's coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mendy thows a huge punch but Santaban dodges it nicely.
Santaban blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendy.
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santaban's head.
Mendy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santaban tries to kick Mendy off but Mendy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santaban trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santaban's head.
Mendy thows a huge punch but Santaban dodges it nicely.
Santaban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santaban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Mendy slows the pace down in half guard.
Mendy thows a huge punch but Santaban dodges it nicely.
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santaban's head.
Mendy is nestled in close to Santaban, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES#
Santaban makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Santaban misses with a series of wild punches.
Santaban misses with a head kick.
Santaban slips a jab and a cross from Mendy.
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendy there as he acknowledges the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mendy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mendy shoots in for a double leg but Santaban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santaban attempts a counter takedown but Mendy avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Mendy dodges the punch combination from Santaban.
Mendy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendy's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mendy throws a wild body kick that Santaban sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santaban listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santaban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Mendy is rocked!
Mendy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santaban as he avoids it easily.
Santaban slips a jab and a cross from Mendy.
Santaban lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mendy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Santaban dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uniesky Santaban!
After the big win, Uniesky Santaban made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AVALON and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 251 - Kutlev Vs Hedegaard
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Mendy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reyes sprawls and moves away.
Reyes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendy in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Mendy. Those never looked like landing.
Reyes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendy's head.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendy needs to keep his hands up - Reyes had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!
Mendy swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Reyes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mendy! He's just covering up as Reyes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Reyes!
Roman Reyes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OFK 244 - Mircea Vs Egomi
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Herrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendy counters with a left and a right that stings Herrera.
Herrera wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Herrera's guard.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy stands up over Herrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Herrera's face as Mendy controls the position.
Mendy lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herrera to see if he's OK.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Herrera is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Herrera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Mendy is working to tighten his grip on Herrera's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Herrera has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mendy is really squeezing tight and eventually Herrera passes out! Mendy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 239 - Walker Vs Barnes
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendy misses with a two punch combination.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Mendy lands with a nice combination. Porfirigo backs away looking to recover.
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt.
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendy sprawls well. Mendy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Porfirigo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Porfirigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
Mendy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porfirigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendy lands the left hand.#T1#
Mendy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Porfirigo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Mendy wants the takedown. Porfirigo is fighting it off but Mendy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Porfirigo's guard against the cage.
Porfirigo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porfirigo has Mendy pulled in close to control his posture.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Porfirigo for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Porfirigo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Porfirigo kicks Mendy off and gets to his feet.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porfirigo! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendy misses with a hook.#TD#
Mendy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Porfirigo is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mendy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Porfirigo defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Porfirigo actively working from the bottom here.
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo tries to roll over but Mendy keeps him under control.
Porfirigo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Mendy seems content to control.
Mendy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Porfirigo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mendy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Porfirigo taking shots to the head.
Mendy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Porfirigo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Mendy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendy with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy landing strikes from the mount and Porfirigo is in trouble!
Porfirigo is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Porfirigo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendy tries to kick Porfirigo off but Porfirigo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo prevents Mendy from improving his position.
Mendy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mendy trying to control from the bottom.
Porfirigo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Porfirigo is trying to control. Mendy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mendy controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
Mendy tries to kick Porfirigo off but Porfirigo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendy lands a lovely overhand right.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porfirigo.
Mendy shoots in and drives through. Porfirigo sprawls well.
Porfirigo walks into a straight right hand from Mendy.
Mendy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Porfirigo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendy defends it well.#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Porfirigo's guard.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendy postures up.
#T2#
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
Porfirigo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Mendy misses
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt - Mendy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Mendy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendy counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Porfirigo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Mendy tries to buck Porfirigo off but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Mendy is not content to let Porfirigo control the position. #SU2#
Porfirigo stands up. #TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Porfirigo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mendy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mendy working away.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Porfirigo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Mendy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Porfirigo taking a bit of punishment here - Mendy scoring with strikes.
Porfirigo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Porfirigo is looking to regain half guard here but Mendy keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendy working away.
Porfirigo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Porfirigo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Porfirigo to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mendy looking to score a takedown here. Porfirigo is defending well but Mendy drives through and ends up in Porfirigo's guard.
Porfirigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Porfirigo trying to control the position.
Porfirigo wants to stand and escape but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy won't allow Porfirigo to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo wants to stand up but Mendy is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Mendy stands up over Porfirigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy won't allow Porfirigo to get back to his feet.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Porfirigo's brow.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Porfirigo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Mendy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Porfirigo's guard.
Mendy works his way into full mount!
Porfirigo working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Mendy unloading with bombs!
Mendy working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!
Mendy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy lands a couple of good shots and Porfirigo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Can Porfirigo hold on?! Mendy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mendy lands a series of strikes from the back and Porfirigo goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Ragout Mendy thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Tayaen Porfirigo had this to say: 'Now, I will kill myself...'. |
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Event:
OFK 235 - Wayne Vs Do Urden
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Maximus Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Mendy misses its intended target.
Mendy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendy fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendy shoots in but Maximus Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendy on the side of the head.
Mendy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Mendy. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximus Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendy goes for a double leg but Maximus Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximus Jr continues to drive forward.#T1#
Mendy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Maximus Jr.
Mendy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendy throws a lazy uppercut
and Maximus Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Maximus Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Maximus Jr as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!
Maximus Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximus Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maximus Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Mendy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mendy's knee momentarily.
Mendy seems to have got his legs back now.
Decent striking displayed by Maximus Jr there.
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!
Maximus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendy.
Maximus Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendy dives in and grabs Maximus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes down on Mendy's head and hops out.
And Maximus Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maximus Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendy takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus Jr drops Mendy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maximus Jr follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A relieved looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 229 - Loco vs Nagasaki
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Foley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.#TD2#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Foley is trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mendy controlling the position.
Foley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mendy grinds an elbow into Foley's temple.
Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Foley to see if he's OK.
Foley tries to bench press Mendy off him but Mendy keeps the position.
Foley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mendy in side control, throwing shots but Foley defends.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foley keeps working. #T1#
Mendy scoring with punches from side control.
Mendy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Foley some visible discomfort.
Foley can't do much from the bottom here.
Foley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mendy lands a few punches from side control.
Foley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Foley stops Mendy from passing to mount.
Mendy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendy lands an elbow. #T2#
Mendy taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Mendy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mendy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mendy controlling the position from side mount.
Foley struggling a bit here.
Mendy cracks Foley with a big right hand but Foley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Foley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Foley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mendy in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Foley is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy landing strikes.
Mendy grinds an elbow into Foley's temple.
Mendy lands some shots froms side control.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy cracks Foley with a big right hand but Foley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Foley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Mendy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Mendy grinds an elbow into Foley's temple.
Mendy cracks Foley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mendy grinds an elbow into Foley's temple.
Mendy trying to control the position but Foley is working away.
Mendy staying calm.
Mendy wants to control but Foley is keeping him busy.
Foley struggling a bit here.
Mendy working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Foley avoids the body shot from Mendy.
Mendy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley scores with a nice head shot.
Foley looks for the body kick but Mendy saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Foley.
Mendy misses with a hook.
Mendy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Mendy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foley's guard.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Foley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Mendy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendy preventing the sweep.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Foley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foley has his hands on Mendy's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Foley catches Mendy right on the button with a cross.
Foley misses with a body kick.
Mendy looks to land a body kick but Foley moved away.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
Mendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A jab from Foley finds it's way through Mendy's defenses.
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foley misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Mendy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Foley's guard.
Mendy works over Foley with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Foley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendy passes into half guard.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Foley wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Foley is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Foley's hands, connecting with Foley's forehead.
Mendy is trying to control. Foley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Foley has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendy passes to side control.
Mendy working the head with strikes.
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!
Mendy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mendy is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy misses with a looping right.
Mendy slips under a jab.#TD2#
Mendy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foley sprawls well initially but Mendy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mendy is taking a breather. Foley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy moves into full mount! Foley won't be happy about that!
Mendy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy scoring with strikes but Foley is staying in there.
Mendy dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Foley is bucking up trying to escape but Mendy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Mendy lands a big elbow.
Mendy lands a couple of good shots and Foley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mendy lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Foley is rocked!
Mendy is punishing Foley with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oh Foley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy is trying to stick to Foley's back but Foley is turning into Mendy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Foley.
Mendy 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.
Foley seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendy looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mendy is looking for a triangle but Foley pushes his legs off easily.
Foley stops Mendy from standing up.
Mendy is trying to control the position but Foley postures up. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendy holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendy wants to stand and escape but Foley is having none of it.
Mendy controlling Foley's posture.
Mendy is looking to stand up but Foley isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendy keeping full guard, as Foley tries to pass. #ES2#
Mendy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Foley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Mendy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendy lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mendy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foley's guard. #SUB2#
Mendy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendy.
Foley trying to control here.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Foley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Foley is having none of it.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley is holding on to half guard well.
Mendy trying to control the action but Foley is working from the bottom.
Zak Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendy winds up and cracks Foley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy winds up and cracks Foley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy is nestled in close to Foley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Foley is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendy 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
OFK 221 - Jahouli Vs Irwin
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Porfirigo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendy defends well and Porfirigo ends up having to push Mendy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Porfirigo tries to sprawl but Mendy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Porfirigo's temple.
Mendy is nestled in close to Porfirigo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Porfirigo is refusing to be controlled, as Mendy sits in half guard.
Porfirigo is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porfirigo is trying to stand up here but Mendy is controlling him well.
Mendy wants to control but Porfirigo is keeping him busy.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Porfirigo is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Porfirigo avoid being mounted?
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Porfirigo trying to hold on to Mendy's head to control him but Mendy postures up.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Porfirigo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Porfirigo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Porfirigo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Porfirigo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mendy working over Porfirigo with some ground and pound. Porfirigo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to full guard.
Porfirigo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Porfirigo trying to control from the bottom.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Porfirigo's hands, connecting with Porfirigo's forehead.#T4#
Mendy wants to take a breather but Porfirigo is having none of it. #SUB#
Mendy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Porfirigo taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mendy.
Mendy with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porfirigo is looking to improve his position but Mendy isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Porfirigo takes one to the chin there.
Porfirigo shoots in and drives through. Mendy sprawls well.
Porfirigo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Mendy throws a shot from downtown. Porfirigo moves away and avoids it.
Mendy swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Porfirigo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Porfirigo is looking for a takedown.
Porfirigo wants a takedown but no success here.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
Porfirigo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Porfirigo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Porfirigo is defended easily by Mendy.
Mendy feinted with a counter takedown.
Porfirigo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendy tries to avoid it but Porfirigo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendy to the ground. Mendy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Mendy stuffs the takedown.
Porfirigo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Mendy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Porfirigo's half guard.
Mendy working over Porfirigo with some ground and pound. Porfirigo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendy stops Porfirigo from getting back to his feet.
Mendy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendy is thwarting Porfirigo's attempts to control the position.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy content to control rather than advance.
Mendy is trying to control. Porfirigo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Mendy trying to control the pace.
Mendy is nestled in close to Porfirigo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Porfirigo is looking to escape.
Porfirigo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Porfirigo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Porfirigo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy won't allow Porfirigo to sweep him here.
Porfirigo looking to control.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Porfirigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy managing to control the position.
Porfirigo stopping the sweep attempt from Mendy.
Porfirigo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Mendy pulls Porfirigo in close to prevent any damage.
Mendy 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.
Mendy controlling the position.
Porfirigo wants to get up but he can't break Mendy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy shoots for a takedown but Porfirigo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy misses the shot to the body.
Mendy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Mendy there.
Porfirigo tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Porfirigo quickly recovers to half guard.
Mendy is trying to control the action in half guard but Porfirigo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Porfirigo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mendy seems to be working for a kimura but Porfirigo defends the submission attempt.
Mendy prevents Porfirigo from improving his position.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Porfirigo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Mendy winds up and cracks Porfirigo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy working over Porfirigo with some ground and pound. Porfirigo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Porfirigo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Porfirigo taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy trying to control the action but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Porfirigo actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Porfirigo taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Porfirigo taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Porfirigo trying to hold on to Mendy's head to control him but Mendy postures up.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendy throwing shots but Porfirigo is blocking nicely. #T3#
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Porfirigo for as long as he can get away with.
Porfirigo moves into full guard.
Porfirigo looking to control.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendy throwing strikes but missing.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Porfirigo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Mendy is working Porfirigo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Porfirigo controlling Mendy's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'. |
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Event:
OFK 217 - Pellegrini Vs Plutov
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendy circles away quickly and effectively.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ moves out of range as Mendy strikes.
Mendy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christ eats them both and turns towards Mendy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Christ lands with a shot to the body.
Mendy walks into a straight right hand from Christ.#CUT#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy misses with a few strikes there.
Mendy misses the shot to the body.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Mendy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Mendy.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Nice cross by Christ.#ROC#Mendy is rocked!
Christ circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mendy to the canvas! Mendy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Christ keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Christ!
An out of breath Johan Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
OFK 212 - Okafor Vs Gunner
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendy throws a big shot that misses.
Mendy lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Layer. Mendy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Layer connects with the punch.
Mendy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Layer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mendy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Layer scrambles back to his feet.
Mendy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Layer. Those never looked like landing.
Layer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Mendy misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Layer moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendy is working for takedown but Layer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Layer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendy gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Layer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Layer but Layer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Willie Layer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Layer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendy misses with the combination.
Layer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Layer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendy to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Layer throws a shot from downtown. Mendy moves away and avoids it.
Mendy lands a really nice looking cross but Layer seems unphased.
Layer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Layer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!
Layer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Layer fakes the body blow, causing Mendy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mendy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Layer!
After the big win, Willie Layer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Blood remover inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 207 - Line Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendy attempts a counter takedown but Anjo avoids it well and moves away.
Mendy takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Mendy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anjo.
Anjo tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendy lands a glancing blow to the side of Anjo's head.#TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendy tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Anjo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anjo throwing shots but Mendy is blocking nicely.
Anjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendy's head.
Mendy is staying active underneath Anjo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anjo is working away from the top position though.
Anjo is trying to control. Mendy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Mendy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendy wants to get back to full guard.
Mendy is looking to escape.
Mendy is staying active underneath Anjo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anjo prevents Mendy from standing back up.
Mendy trying to control here.
Anjo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendy circles away.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo dives in and grabs Mendy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendy pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Mendy tries to counter with a takedown but Anjo is quick to defend against it.
Anjo fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendy was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anjo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Mendy is trying to drag Anjo to the mat but Anjo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anjo has Mendy pushed against the cage.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mendy is defending well.
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!
Anjo wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anjo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendy is looking for a takedown.
Mendy is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Mendy has hold of one of Anjo's legs. Anjo is fighting the takedown attempt but Mendy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Mendy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy stops Anjo from standing up. #SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendy distracts Anjo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anjo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anjo's guard. #REVR#
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendy throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendy defends well and Anjo ends up having to push Mendy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anjo walks into a jab.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Mendy.
Anjo swings for the body but Mendy moves out of range.
Anjo is looking to clinch.
Mendy misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Anjo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mendy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES#
Mendy pushes Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Mendy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#T1#
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Anjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendy is staying active underneath Anjo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy is looking to escape.
Anjo looks to land a strike but Mendy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Mendy isn't going anywhere.
The strikes coming from Anjo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendy stops Anjo from passing to mount.
Mendy tries to buck Anjo off but Anjo is having none of it.
Mendy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendy is looking for a sweep. Anjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendy is not content to let Anjo control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Anjo prevents Mendy from improving his position.
Mendy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anjo's back!
Anjo is trying to remain composed but Mendy is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Anjo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mendy.
Mendy is punishing Anjo with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mendy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Anjo wants to control his opponent's hands but Mendy gets his hands free.
Mendy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mendy.
Mendy landing with strikes.
Mendy has the hooks in. Anjo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Anjo is still trying to improve position.
Mendy lands with a hammerfist to the side of Anjo's head.
The referee is taking a good look at Anjo as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mendy!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy controls the action.
Mendy lands shots from the back.
Mendy is trying to stick to Anjo's back but Anjo is turning into Mendy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anjo.
Anjo is fighting to break Mendy's control of his arms but Mendy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo misses with a wild body shot.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Anjo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendy sprawls well initially but Anjo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mendy kicks off Anjo and gets to his feet.
Mendy slips a jab and a cross from Anjo.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendy wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Mendy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anjo tries to avoid it but Mendy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anjo to the ground. Anjo escapes though and pops straight back up 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!
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendy fails to land with a series of punches.
Anjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
#T1#
Mendy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendy wants it to stay on the feet.
Mendy connects with a nice looking jab.
Anjo dodges the punch combination from Mendy.
Mendy lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendy tries to counter with a takedown but Anjo is quick to defend against it.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Mendy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anjo was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Anjo is controlling Mendy's posture.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.#SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy pushes down on Anjo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anjo wants to get back to his feet.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy working Anjo over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Anjo trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Anjo is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Anjo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anjo keeps working.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendy winds up and cracks Anjo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '. |
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Event:
OFK 202 - Line Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Mendy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anjo!
Anjo is looking to regain half guard here but Mendy keeps moving and retains side control.
Anjo sneaks back into half guard.
Mendy works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Mendy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy raining down shots from the mount!
Anjo working to try and regain half guard.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Anjo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anjo wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Anjo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anjo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anjo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Mendy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy stopping the sweep attempt from Anjo.
Mendy postures up in Anjo's guard and throws a big left but Anjo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy.
Anjo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anjo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy won't allow Anjo to get back to his feet. #T3#
Anjo lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anjo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo blocks it.
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anjo sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Anjo gets a double leg takedown into Mendy's guard.
Anjo is fighting to break Mendy's control of his arms but Mendy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anjo looking to pass the guard.
Mendy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anjo is controlling him.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Anjo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anjo trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy has control of Anjo's left arm, preventing Anjo from doing any damage.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendy's waist but Mendy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side. #CL2#
Anjo forces Mendy back against the cage and clinches.
Mendy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anjo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendy tries to break free but Anjo pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Mendy drives through with a takedown into Anjo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Anjo looking for a guillotine here but Mendy defends easily.
Mendy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy postures up.
#SUB2#
Anjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy throwing strikes but missing.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy throwing strikes but missing.
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anjo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Anjo has his foot on Mendy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendy works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Anjo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anjo is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mendy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Mendy is looking to escape.
Anjo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Mendy is refusing to be controlled, as Anjo sits in half guard.
Mendy wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy.
Mendy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anjo's back!
I really don't envy Anjo right now.
Mendy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anjo rolls, trying to escape but Mendy keeps control of the position.
Mendy is not going to allow Anjo to sit and survive in this position.
Anjo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mendy.
#T4#
Anjo tries to roll but Mendy sticks to his back.
Anjo takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mendy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anjo doesn't escape.
Mendy throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Anjo!
Mendy keeps control of the position as Anjo tries to break free.
Mendy scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Mendy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Mendy. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Mendy shoots in and gets a takedown into Anjo's guard.#SUB2#
Anjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Anjo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy throwing strikes from guard but Anjo blocks nicely.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Anjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendy throws a body punch but Anjo moves out of range.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Anjo misses the target.
Anjo fails with the takedown.
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendy circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Mendy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anjo on his heels. He'll look to pass Anjo's guard now, I'm sure.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck.
Anjo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Anjo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mendy escapes and throws Anjo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendy landing strikes.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Anjo is trying to control Mendy's posture but Mendy avoids it.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a big right hand but Anjo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anjo regains half guard.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '. |
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Event:
OFK 196 - Foley Vs Yoder
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christ connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mendy scrambles back to his feet.
Christ lands with an overhand left.
Mendy takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Mendy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Christ quickly recovers to half guard.
Mendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christ tries to kick Mendy off but Mendy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Christ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christ tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendy is pressing down on Christ's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christ is holding on for now.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Christ's hands, connecting with Christ's forehead.
Mendy throwing shots but Christ is blocking nicely.
Christ tries to kick Mendy off but Mendy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Mendy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendy trying to pass the guard but Christ defending well.
Christ pushes Mendy off looking to stand but Mendy dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
#TD2#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mendy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Christ tries to escape but Mendy is in control.
Mendy landing a few strikes. #T2#
Christ prevents Mendy from improving position.
Mendy landing a few strikes.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendy connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendy in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendy working his ground and pound in the gym.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Mendy drags him back down.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendy trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Mendy lands an elbow. #T3#
Mendy lands some shots froms side control.
Christ tries to escape but Mendy is in control.
Christ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendy on the ground.
Mendy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Christ is avoiding damage well.
Mendy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Christ bucks up and tries to throw Mendy off but instead Mendy has got his back!
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Mendy has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mendy trying to control momentarily.
Christ is covering up but some of the strikes from Mendy are getting through and doing damage.
Mendy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Christ hold on?
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mendy punches Christ on the ear.
Mendy connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Christ to escape the position.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Mendy has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mendy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Mendy is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Christ with him. Christ is trying to defend but Mendy has an arm under the chin now! Christ grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
After the big win, Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 189- Geno Vs Sripituksakul
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Porfirigo shoots in for a double leg but Mendy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Porfirigo's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Porfirigo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Porfirigo's brow.
Porfirigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy throwing strikes from guard but Porfirigo blocks nicely. #T1#
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Porfirigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Porfirigo trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porfirigo is one step ahead there.
Mendy is looking to stand up but Porfirigo isn't so interested in that idea.
Porfirigo wants to get up but he can't break Mendy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendy is pulling down on Porfirigo's head. It's preventing any offense from Porfirigo, at least for the moment.
Mendy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porfirigo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Porfirigo tries to stand but Mendy is controlling from the bottom.
Porfirigo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Mendy catches Porfirigo right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.
Porfirigo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendy's waist but Mendy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Porfirigo off to one side. #TD#
Mendy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Porfirigo!
Porfirigo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Porfirigo is being controlled here.
Porfirigo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Porfirigo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy slows the pace down.
Porfirigo taking a bit of punishment here - Mendy scoring with strikes.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Porfirigo down.
Mendy working the head with strikes.
Mendy is chipping away with strikes.
Porfirigo can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Porfirigo is looking to reverse the position.
Porfirigo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Porfirigo can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Porfirigo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!
Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Porfirigo to see if he's OK.
Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porfirigo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendy throws a right hand that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a series of strikes. Mendy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Porfirigo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mendy connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Mendy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Porfirigo's half guard.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Porfirigo wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Mendy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo wants to get back to full guard.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy trying to control the action but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Porfirigo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendy passes to full mount!
Mendy scoring with strikes but Porfirigo is staying in there.
Mendy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Mendy with a couple of short strikes.
Porfirigo tries to reverse the position but Mendy maintains control.
Mendy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Mendy lands a couple of good shots and Porfirigo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mendy lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Porfirigo.
Mendy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mendy punches Porfirigo on the ear.
Mendy lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porfirigo is trying to break free.
#T3#
Mendy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mendy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Porfirigo doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mendy is looking for the choke from the back position but Porfirigo is controlling his hands well.
Mendy has Porfirigo flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Porfirigo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Porfirigo covers up after that shot from Mendy.
Porfirigo is keeping busy.
Can Porfirigo hold on?! Mendy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
I really don't envy Porfirigo right now.
#T4#
Mendy lands shots from the back.
Good control from Mendy.#SUB#
Mendy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendy lands strikes to the head.
Mendy avoiding Porfirigo 's attempts to control his hands.
Mendy is working the ground and pound. Can Porfirigo escape?
Mendy wants to control but Porfirigo is keeping busy.
Mendy gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Porfirigo out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Tayaen Porfirigo had this to say: 'Now, I will kill myself...'. |
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Event:
OFK 187 - King Vs Temirov
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendy misses with a straight right.
Mendy misses with a left hand
and Layer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy throws a sloppy body shot
and Layer counters with a crisp right that sends Mendy to the canvas! Layer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Layer!
Willie Layer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Redemption ink for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 181 - King Vs Timmon
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendy throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendy shoots in for a double leg but Yoder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yoder tries a quick counter leg kick but Mendy is wise to it.
Mendy misses with an uppercut
and Yoder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendy throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Mendy.
Yoder lands with a good body shot.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy with a poor takedown
and Yoder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoder tries to avoid it but Mendy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoder to the ground. Yoder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoder moves away from the strike by Mendy.
Yoder throws a counter combo.
Yoder jabs at Mendy's body.
Mendy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendy throws a looping overhand right but Yoder ducks down to avoid it.
Yoder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendy defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoder.#T1#
Mendy throws a combination that misses
and Yoder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mendy really felt that one!
Yoder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendy rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendy throws a hook but Yoder avoids it easily.
Mendy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoder counters with an inside leg kick.
Yoder lands with a good body shot.
Yoder lands a body shot.
Mendy throws out a loose jab but Yoder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoder stalks Mendy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mendy's face. Mendy staggers backwards, shaken.
Mendy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoder scores with a shot to the body.
Yoder misses with a few strikes there.
Yoder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendy at a distance.
#T2#
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoder throws a right and a left that Mendy avoids nicely.
Mendy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoder was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendy.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Mendy.
Mendy looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoder is just out of range.
Mendy misses with a hook
and Yoder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendy with a poor takedown
and Yoder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendy thinking.
Mendy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoder counters with a thumping low kick.
Yoder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendy misses with a double jab
and Yoder counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Yoder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoder.
Mendy fails with the takedown
and Yoder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mendy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yoder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yoder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendy misses the body punch
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan Yoder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendy feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendy misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yoder tests Mendy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Mendy misses with a left hand
and Yoder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendy misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Mendy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yoder defends well and Mendy ends up having to push Yoder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yoder stops a takedown attempt from Mendy.
Yoder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mendy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yoder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yoder jabs Mendy right on the nose. Mendy blinks but takes it well.#KD2#
Yoder lands a left and a right that sends Mendy crashing to the canvas! Yoder dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Yoder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Mendy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yoder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
Yoder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendy defends it well.
Mendy seems to have got his legs back now.
Yoder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mendy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoder looks for the body kick but Mendy saw that one coming.
Mendy fails with the takedown
letting Yoder counter with a right hand.
Yoder slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Yoder tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Mendy misses
and Yoder counters with a left to the body.
Mendy fails with the takedown
and Yoder counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yoder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoder.
Yoder is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendy swings widly with a right hand
and Yoder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoder digs a good body shot into Mendy's ribs.
Mendy misses with a combination
and Yoder counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Mendy! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Yoder!
A very excited looking Ryan Yoder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 176 - Barnes Vs Dunn
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Anjo gets the takedown into side control.
Mendy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Anjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anjo slips a jab from Mendy.
Mendy moves out of range as Anjo throws a body kick.
Mendy tries to counter with a takedown but Anjo is quick to defend against it.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anjo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendy.
Anjo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anjo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anjo throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendy stands up over Anjo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy passes Anjo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Mendy is taking a breather. Anjo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anjo wants to get back to his feet.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Anjo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendy wants to pass to mount but Anjo is defending the position.
Mendy is trying to control. Anjo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendy prevents Anjo from improving his position.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anjo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Anjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Anjo's temple.
Mendy is thwarting Anjo's attempts to control the position.
Anjo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mendy throwing shots but Anjo is blocking nicely. #T3#
Mendy not doing much here.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendy stops Anjo from getting back to his feet.
Anjo is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anjo is trying to stand.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Anjo's hands, connecting with Anjo's forehead.
Anjo is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy wants to free his trapped foot but Anjo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mendy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a good jab.
Mendy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense.
Mendy feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mendy lands a takedown into guard.
Anjo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Anjo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Anjo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Mendy stands up over Anjo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy won't allow Anjo to sweep him here.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendy 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.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo preventing the sweep.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mendy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mendy working a defensive guard but Anjo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mendy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Mendy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Mendy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendy keeps working.
Anjo tries to score with some ground and pound. Mendy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anjo grinds an elbow into Mendy's temple.
Anjo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mendy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Anjo decides to stand back up. Anjo steps back and let's Mendy get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Anjo dodges the punch combination from Mendy.
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anjo moves away.
Mendy looks to land a right hand but Anjo moved out of range.
Anjo throws a leg kick but Mendy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anjo wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mendy feints and as Anjo raises his hands in defense, Mendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anjo trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Anjo is looking to stand up but Mendy won't let him.
Mendy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mendy is trying to control the position but Anjo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy seems keen to control Anjo's posture.
Mendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anjo. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendy has his hands on Anjo's head, controlling the position.
Mendy 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#
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anjo's head.
Anjo is trying to stand up here but Mendy is controlling him well.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anjo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy is just content to waste time from the top position. Anjo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anjo has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Anjo is pulling down on Mendy's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendy, at least for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendy stays in close to Anjo's body and controls the position.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendy looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendy jabs at Anjo's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo slips under a jab.
Anjo tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range. #CL2#
Anjo has closed the distance and engaged Mendy in a clinch.
Anjo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendy 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '. |
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Event:
OFK 169 - Harwath Vs Do Urden
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Blumreisinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendy.
Mendy moves forwards but Blumreisinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendy jabs Blumreisinger right on the nose. Blumreisinger blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Blumreisinger has closed the distance and engaged Mendy in a clinch.
Blumreisinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blumreisinger has Mendy pressed against the cage.
Mendy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blumreisinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mendy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blumreisinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blumreisinger is pressed up against the cage. Mendy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blumreisinger down to the mat. Blumreisinger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chris Blumreisinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Ragout Mendy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blumreisinger tries to clinch up but Mendy circles away and keeps his distance.
And Mendy tries to counter it with a takedown but Blumreisinger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendy misses with a double jab.
Mendy misses the jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blumreisinger is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mendy cracks Blumreisinger with a big elbow.
Blumreisinger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Blumreisinger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendy is staying tight to Blumreisinger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blumreisinger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendy's best efforts.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendy winds up and cracks Blumreisinger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blumreisinger wants to get back to full guard.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Blumreisinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Mendy seems content to control.
Blumreisinger tries to get to full guard but Mendy has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blumreisinger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Blumreisinger moves into full guard.
#T3#
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blumreisinger's head.#SUB#
Mendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blumreisinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendy has managed to get both his arms back between Blumreisinger's legs - danger averted.
Mendy is working Blumreisinger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blumreisinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendy has managed to get both his arms back between Blumreisinger's legs - danger averted.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Blumreisinger working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Mendy stopping the sweep attempt from Blumreisinger.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mendy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Blumreisinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Blumreisinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mendy drops back looking for a leg! Blumreisinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blumreisinger manages to kick Mendy off! Mendy jumps back into Blumreisinger's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendy misses with a wild body shot.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blumreisinger but Blumreisinger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blumreisinger scoring well with a low kick there.
Blumreisinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blumreisinger manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Mendy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blumreisinger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blumreisinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendy looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Blumreisinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Blumreisinger's brow.
Mendy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blumreisinger's head.
Mendy trying to control but Blumreisinger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blumreisinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Blumreisinger keeps moving.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Blumreisinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Blumreisinger's brow.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Blumreisinger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Blumreisinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Blumreisinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Blumreisinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blumreisinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Mendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blumreisinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendy has managed to get both his arms back between Blumreisinger's legs - danger averted.
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Blumreisinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Blumreisinger has his foot on Mendy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendy works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendy working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Blumreisinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blumreisinger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Blumreisinger.
Blumreisinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Mendy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mendy working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Mendy has an Americana. Blumreisinger didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mendy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mendy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pierre Ragout Mendy waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
OFK 164 - Cosby Vs Krnacova
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
St Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendy.
Mendy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St Pierre with a jab.
Mendy takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Pierre misses the jab.
Mendy with a jab.
Mendy throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
Mendy throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
Mendy scores with a crisp jab that stopped St Pierre in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Mendy lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Mendy is out of range.
Mendy jabs at St Pierre's body.#T1#
Mendy misses with a two punch combination.
Mendy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
St Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St Pierre.
Mendy misses with a body kick.
Mendy misses the jab.
A head kick misses from St Pierre. #TD#
Mendy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendy is taking a breather. St Pierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Pierre is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Mendy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy thows a huge punch but St Pierre dodges it nicely.
Mendy slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Mendy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. St Pierre is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Georges St Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
OFK 158 - Gomez Vs Chan
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Tripp lands a head shot.
Tripp stuffs the takedown.
Tripp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tripp scores with a push kick.
Mendy misses with a jab to the body
and Tripp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tripp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendy.
A solid body kick from Tripp.
Tripp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendy looks winded!
Tripp lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Tripp throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp connects with a body shot.
Mendy misses with a looping left.
Tripp looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mendy dives in and grabs Tripp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tripp pushes down on Mendy's head and hops out.
CJ Tripp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Ragout Mendy.
Tripp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tripp with a nice cross.#ROC#Mendy is rocked!
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt
and Tripp counters with a body kick that stops Mendy in his tracks momentarily.
Mendy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tripp finish him?#T1#
Mendy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tripp.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tripp. Mendy shrugs it off though.
Tripp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendy seems to have recovered his senses.
Tripp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tripp.
Tripp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Tripp.
Tripp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD#
Tripp lands a big head kick that sends Mendy tumbling to the mat! Tripp takes a step backwards and waves Mendy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendy throws a body kick that misses
and Tripp counters with a right hand from hell and Mendy is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Tripp!
After winning the bout, CJ Tripp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OFK 152 - Urden Vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
No joy there for Porfirigo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Porfirigo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendy throws a low kick, looking for Porfirigo's leg but Porfirigo calmly moves out of range.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy throws a combination that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendy lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Porfirigo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendy, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Mendy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy throws a strike but Porfirigo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Porfirigo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Porfirigo 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.
Mendy wants to sweep here but Porfirigo controlling him for the moment.
Mendy is pulling down on Porfirigo's head. It's preventing any offense from Porfirigo, at least for the moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Porfirigo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy pulls Porfirigo in close to his closed guard and prevents Porfirigo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mendy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Mendy. Those never looked like landing.
Mendy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Porfirigo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3##TD#
Mendy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Porfirigo!
Porfirigo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mendy with a hook.#CL2#
Porfirigo has closed the distance and engaged Mendy in a clinch.
#TD#
Mendy lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendy works over Porfirigo with some ground and pound from guard.
Porfirigo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendy working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendy works over Porfirigo with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mendy.
Porfirigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendy throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Porfirigo.
Mendy has Porfirigo pulled in close to control his posture.
Porfirigo won't allow Mendy to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Porfirigo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendy works over Porfirigo with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
Mendy pushes down on Porfirigo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Porfirigo is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Mendy is nestled in close to Porfirigo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Mendy is nestled in close to Porfirigo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Porfirigo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Mendy is nestled in close to Porfirigo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!
Porfirigo tries to roll over but Mendy keeps him under control.
Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Porfirigo is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Porfirigo avoid being mounted?
Porfirigo seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, if Mendy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Porfirigo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet.
Mendy is taking a breather. Porfirigo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Porfirigo pushes Mendy off looking to stand but Mendy dives back in and keeps control.
Mendy works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo is being controlled here.
Mendy scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Porfirigo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Porfirigo is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Mendy is stalling in the full guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mendy working some strikes from top position.
Mendy works over Porfirigo with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy postures up.
Mendy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard but Mendy passes into half guard.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Mendy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Porfirigo's head. #SUB#
Mendy is trying to work for a kimura but Porfirigo is defending well.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy content to control rather than advance.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Porfirigo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Mendy stalling away here and it's allowed Porfirigo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Porfirigo keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy is fighting to break Porfirigo's control of his arms but Porfirigo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendy stands up over Porfirigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Porfirigo wants to stand up but Mendy is controlling him.
Porfirigo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Porfirigo keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Porfirigo wants to hit a sweep here but Mendy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Porfirigo there!
Porfirigo is in a horrible position here. Mendy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mendy tries to control but Porfirigo wriggling away.
Porfirigo tries to reverse the position but Mendy maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy looking to finish Porfirigo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Tayaen Porfirigo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like the taste off my blod!!!'. |
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Event:
OFK 145 - Urden Vs Tripp
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy throws a series of punches but Claypool moves out of range.
Mendy misses with a few strikes there.
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Claypool lands with a shot to the body.
Mendy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Mendy gets tackled into the cage by Claypool. Claypool maintains the clinch.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendy's elbow.
Mendy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mendy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenny Claypool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
Mendy throws a series of punches but Claypool moves out of range.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Claypool.
Claypool doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendy circles away.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy misses with a few strikes there.
Mendy cracks Claypool with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Claypool.
Claypool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claypool avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendy on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Mendy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Claypool now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Mendy.
Claypool tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Mendy fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
Mendy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Claypool is looking to clinch but Mendy is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Claypool moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendy prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3##CL2#
Claypool rushes Mendy and presses him up against the cage.
Claypool lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claypool.
Mendy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claypool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mendy tries to keep at a distance but Claypool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendy wants a takedown but no success here.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claypool leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Claypool on the inside. #T4#
Mendy wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mendy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claypool's brow. #BC2#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claypool sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendy somewhat.#CL2#
Claypool takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claypool stalling in the clinch.
Mendy looking for a takedown.
Mendy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
#TD#
Mendy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Claypool regains guard immediately.
Claypool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendy is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Claypool will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Claypool is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mendy gets tackled into the cage by Claypool. Claypool maintains the clinch.
Kenny Claypool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Mendy controls the action.
#BC#
Mendy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Claypool.
Mendy throws a right and a left that Claypool avoids nicely.
Claypool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claypool lands with a nice body punch.
Mendy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Claypool wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Claypool counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Mendy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claypool stalling the fight.
Mendy goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claypool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Claypool showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendy.
Claypool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Claypool counters with a left to the body.
Claypool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendy throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Claypool instigates a clinch.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mendy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claypool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claypool is looking to clinch but Mendy is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Claypool pushes Mendy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendy has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Claypool leaning against his opponent.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Mendy's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Mendy being controlled against the cage.
Claypool scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Mendy controls the action.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mendy goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Mendy gets a double leg takedown into Claypool's guard.
Claypool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Claypool wants to stand up but Mendy is controlling him.
Claypool is controlling Mendy's posture.#T3#
Claypool keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Claypool throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendy won't allow Claypool to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Claypool scores with a body shot.
Mendy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendy attempts a counter takedown but Claypool avoids it well and moves away.
Claypool tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Claypool throws a right and a left that Mendy avoids nicely.
Claypool ducks under a wild hook from Mendy.
A nice side step and Claypool releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendy misses the jab.#T4#
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Claypool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendy tries to move into range but Claypool moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Mendy with that takedown attempt.
Claypool clobbers Mendy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Mendy shoots in and bounces Claypool off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claypool seems keen to control Mendy's posture.
Claypool working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
A combination from Claypool does no damage.
Claypool is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Claypool gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mendy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Claypool regains guard.
Claypool is looking to stand back up but Mendy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Claypool. #REVB#
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Claypool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Claypool is having none of it.
Claypool wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy is nestled in close to Claypool, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy is keen to just control but Claypool is a slippery customer.
Claypool keeping hold of Mendy's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Mendy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claypool doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendy.
Mendy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
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.
Mendy winds up and cracks Claypool with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy stalling.
Mendy is keen to just control but Claypool is a slippery customer.
Claypool pushes Mendy off looking to stand but Mendy dives back in and keeps control.
Claypool keeping hold of Mendy's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy is looking to land body kicks.
Claypool lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendy circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendy throws a right hand that Claypool ducks under and follows up with a left that Claypool also avoids with ease.#T3##CL2#
Claypool forces Mendy back against the cage and clinches.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Mendy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Claypool uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendy has time to react.
Claypool digs a good body shot into Mendy's ribs.
Mendy throws a right hand that misses
and Claypool counters with a left to the body.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Mendy drives through with a takedown into Claypool's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Claypool keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Claypool pushes Mendy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claypool tries to clinch but Mendy is having none of it.
Claypool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Claypool walks into a jab.
Claypool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Claypool is fending him off so far but Mendy persists. Nope, Claypool circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
Claypool lands an overhand right.
Mendy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claypool avoids it really well and circles away.
Claypool wants to counter the offense by Mendy and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Claypool fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendy is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Claypool.
I've got Claypool 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
Kenny Claypool really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 140 -
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendy controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasselhoff tries to roll over but Mendy keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Hasselhoff's hands, connecting with Hasselhoff's forehead.#SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendy winds up and cracks Hasselhoff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Hasselhoff's hands, connecting with Hasselhoff's forehead.
Hasselhoff is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hasselhoff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasselhoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendy is posturing up here but Hasselhoff has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mendy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mendy has to tap! Slick submission there by Hasselhoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hershel Hasselhoff! |
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Event:
OFK 135- Asai Vs Sripituksakul
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
OShea looks to land a combination. Mendy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
OShea lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Mendy goes down and covers up as OShea starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor OShea!
Conor OShea managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 133 -
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendy or perhaps it was just good defense by Chan, which made it look bad.
Mendy closes the distance and clinches up with Chan, looking for a takedown. Mendy pushes Chan against the cage but Chan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chan, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Mendy.
Mendy walks into a left hand.
A good leg kick by Chan.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown but Chan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Chan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chan.
Chan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendy on the side of the head.
Chan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendy.
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!
Chan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Chan.
The crowd cheers as Chan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendy doesn't seem phased though.
Mendy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Mendy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chan throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Chan.
Mendy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendy misses with a hook.#T1#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Chan.
Some wild striking there from Mendy.
Chan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mendy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chan tests Mendy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chan throws a series of strikes that have Mendy backpedaling.
Mendy falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Chan counter with a right hand.
Mendy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chan connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Mendy. No joy for Chan on that attempt.
Nice shot by Chan.
Chan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendy. That did some damage!
Chan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendy momentarily.
Chan scores with a decent looking hook.
Chan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Mendy throws a jab when Chan was well out of range.#T2#
Chan scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendy should have avoided that one.
Mendy throws a body shot but no joy.
Chan stuns Mendy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Mendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chan scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Chan.
Chan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendy looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.
Mendy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendy takes one on the button.
Mendy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendy fails to land with a series of punches.
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Chan finds it's way through Mendy's defenses. #T3#
Mendy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chan lands a nice shot that snaps Mendy's head back.
#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!
A cross from Chan lands.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy misses with a body shot.
Mendy seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab by Chan.
Chan lands the left hand.
Mendy moves forwards but Chan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mendy throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it.
Chan defending well as Mendy loads up on a big left hand.
Mendy darts in looking for a takedown but Chan gets double underhooks and turns Mendy into the cage.
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Mendy's head. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Chan there.
A jab lands there for Chan.
A jab lands there for Chan.
Mendy misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Chan. No joy for Mendy on that attempt. #T4#
Chan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendy in his tracks.
Mendy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendy's head.
Chan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chan connects with a body shot that sends Mendy's belly button to the back.
Chan scores with a leg kick.
Chan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chan scores with a jab to the head.
Mendy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chan throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Mendy crashing down! Mendy tries to stagger back to his feet but Chan just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Mendy asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Chan!
Charlie Chan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 127-Sripituksakul Vs Inoue
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendy scores with a body shot.
Mendy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Mendy loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Mendy misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Mendy breaks away and moves out of range.
Mendy looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Mendy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Mendy trying to control but Jones postures up.
Mendy wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones stops Mendy from getting back to his feet.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones prevents Mendy from standing back up.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Mendy is looking to improve his position.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Mendy is defending well.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Mendy dodges it nicely.
Jones is keen to just control but Mendy is a slippery customer.
Jones is thwarting Mendy's attempts to control the position.
Jones throwing shots but Mendy is blocking nicely. #T3#
Mendy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Mendy throwing strikes but missing.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendy working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Mendy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendy throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendy misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Mendy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendy.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Jones is in trouble now - Mendy has advanced to mount!
Jones holds on to Mendy as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Mendy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Mendy cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mendy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mendy raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones is in a horrible position here. Mendy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mendy! Jones is hurt baaadly! Mendy is firing away with more strikes - Jones is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 121 - Ky Jr vs Tomori
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Horn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendy's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horn.
Horn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horn throws a head kick but Mendy moves out of range.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Horn's corner calls for a 1-2. Horn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Mendy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Horn pushes Mendy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendy wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Horn manages to break the clinch.
Mendy throws a series of punches but Horn avoids them all with ease.
Horn connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn lands a high kick!
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Horn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Horn manages to break the clinch.
Horn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Mendy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Horn's guard.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Horn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendy dives into side control.
#T1#
Horn pushes Mendy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mendy tries to score with some ground and pound. Horn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Horn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Mendy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Horn pushes Mendy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Horn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendy.
Mendy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mendy scores with punches from side control.
Horn tries to escape but Mendy is in control.
Horn dodges the ground and pound from Mendy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mendy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Horn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Horn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Horn is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mendy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mendy cracks Horn with a big elbow.
Horn taking a bit of punishment here - Mendy scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Mendy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Horn tries to escape but Mendy is in control. #T3#
Mendy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Horn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mendy is controlling him well.
An elbow from Mendy crashes against the mat.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy cracks Horn with a big right hand but Horn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Mendy.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horn keeps working.
Horn is trying to buck Mendy off.
Mendy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Horn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Horn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mendy trying to control the action but Horn is working from the bottom.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Mendy slows the pace down.
Horn is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Horn is trying to buck Mendy off.#SUB#
Mendy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horn, who protects the arm well.
Horn is trying to get back to his feet.
Mendy trying to control the action but Horn is working from the bottom.
Mendy in side control, throwing shots but Horn defends.
Mendy working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the body from Mendy misses
and Horn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horn lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horn.
Horn throws a head kick that Mendy semi-blocks.
Horn lands a right hook to the body.
Mendy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horn manages to avoid it.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jon Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendy throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt - Horn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horn connects with a right hand. Mendy shakes it off.
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!
Horn dodges the punch combination from Mendy.
Nice cross by Horn.
Mendy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Mendy is rocked!#T1#
Mendy throws a combination that misses
letting Horn counter with a right hand.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy takes a swing at Horn's ribcage but misses.
Mendy missing with a left hand there. Horn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horn jabs at Mendy's body.
Horn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendy's sensitive parts.
Horn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendy.
Mendy loads up on a big right hand but Horn slips the punch.
Mendy throws a wild body kick that Horn sees coming a mile off.
Mendy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horn pinned against the cage. Horn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Horn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendy seems to have got his legs back now.
Good leg kick by Horn.
Horn works Mendy's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendy throws out the jab.
Mendy is looking to wear down Horn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horn scores with a head kick. Mendy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Horn!
#T2#
Horn closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mendy! Horn dives in looking to finish! Mendy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Horn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jon Horn thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OFK 115 - Gomez Vs Copeland
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy walks into a stiff left hand from Layer.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendy misses with a double jab
enabling Layer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendy looks to land a right hand but Layer moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mendy.
Mendy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Layer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mendy backs away from a small jab... but Layer lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Mendy crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Layer with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Willie Layer!
Willie Layer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Redemption ink for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 113 - Foley Vs Barnes
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Layer.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Layer counters with a beautiful punch that sends Mendy to the canvas! #ROC2#Mendy is rocked!
Layer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mendy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willie Layer!
Willie Layer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Redemption ink logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 109 - Foley Vs Walker
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Peter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendy defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Mendy scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendy lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Peter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy stands and throws Peter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peter is trying to control Mendy's posture but Mendy avoids it.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Peter down.
#T1#
Peter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendy working the ground and pound from side control.
Peter is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendy is putting a hurting on Peter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendy cracks Peter with a big right hand but Peter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mendy cracks Peter with a big elbow. #SUB#
Mendy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mendy looks up at the clock and then as Peter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Peter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Mendy is taking a breather. Peter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mendy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peter for as long as he can get away with.
Peter is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peter actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Peter's hands, connecting with Peter's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Peter's temple.
Mendy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendy is keen to just control but Peter is a slippery customer.#T3#
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Peter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy is just content to waste time from the top position. Peter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mendy cracks Peter with a solid left hand.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
Mendy stands up over Peter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy stays in close to Peter's body and controls the position.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Peter has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Peter has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Peter has an active guard here but Mendy has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Mendy shoots in and bounces Peter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy stopping the sweep attempt from Peter.
Peter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Peter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy is in close to Peter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Peter's brow.
Mendy trying to control but Peter is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendy works over Peter with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy cracks Peter with a solid left hand.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendy has managed to get both his arms back between Peter's legs - danger averted.
Mendy controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peter has his foot on Mendy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendy works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peter is keeping the position for now.
Peter keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Mendy content to stall in guard here.
Mendy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mendy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Peter is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy controls the position.
Peter tries to bench press Mendy off him but Mendy keeps the position.
Mendy is working Peter over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendy scores with a sloppy right hand. Peter should have avoided that one.
Peter shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peter has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peter's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.
Mendy cracks Peter with a solid left hand.#T1#
Mendy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Peter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peter has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy trying to control but Peter is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mendy is really struggling to control Peter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Peter's brow.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy controlling from the top position. #T3#
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Peter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy trying to control but Peter is working from the bottom.
Peter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Peter is looking for a triangle but Mendy pushes his legs off easily.
Mendy distracts Peter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Peter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Mendy stands up over Peter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peter's head.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control but Peter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Peter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alex Peter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Further stalling from Mendy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendy 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
In defeat, Alex Peter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch'. |
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Event:
OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Anjo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anjo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anjo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendy is pulling down on Anjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Anjo, at least for the moment.
Mendy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mendy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Anjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anjo has control of Mendy's left arm, preventing Mendy from doing any damage.
Mendy forces his way into half guard.
Anjo trying to control from the bottom.
Mendy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjo defending well though. #ES2#
Anjo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mendy is on him like a limpet, forcing Anjo back against the cage.#T2#
Mendy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendy wants to take the fight to the mat but Anjo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendy has Anjo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anjo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mendy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Mendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense.
Mendy stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Anjo looking to score a takedown here. Mendy is defending well but Anjo drives through and ends up in Mendy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anjo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendy holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet but Anjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Anjo won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anjo manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Anjo seems to be working for a kimura but Mendy defends the submission attempt.
Anjo wants to take a breather but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anjo being controlled here momentarily.
Mendy wants to stand up but Anjo is controlling him.
Anjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Anjo gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo is working for takedown but Mendy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anjo stops a takedown attempt from Mendy.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendy has a takedown stuffed.
Anjo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mendy throws a shot to the body.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendy lunges at Anjo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anjo's hand.
Mendy swings for the body but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendy stuffs the takedown.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mendy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendy misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mendy looks to score with a jab to the body but Anjo is just out of range.
And Anjo tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendy slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
Mendy throws a right hand that Anjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjo also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Mendy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anjo trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Anjo preventing the sweep. #ES#
Mendy kicks Anjo off and gets to his feet.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Mendy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Anjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Mendy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mendy cracks Anjo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mendy working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendy advances to mount.
Mendy avoids the attempt from Anjo to control.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mendy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mendy landing strikes from the mount and Anjo is in trouble! #T3##SUB#
Mendy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anjo is now in Mendy's guard. A big mistake from Mendy there, giving up the dominant position!
Mendy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there.
Anjo prevents Mendy from getting back to his feet.
Anjo is fighting to break Mendy's control of his arms but Mendy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Anjo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Mendy is pulling down on Anjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Anjo, at least for the moment.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo slips nicely into half guard.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Mendy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well.
Mendy tries to kick Anjo off but Anjo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Anjo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anjo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mendy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mendy prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Mendy breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Mendy.
Mendy takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Mendy tests Anjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Mendy.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mendy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendy misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Anjo.
Mendy throws a hook to the side of Anjo's head but Anjo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Mendy.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Mendy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anjo.
Anjo tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Mendy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anjo on the side of the head.
Anjo tries to clinch up.
Mendy misses with the combination.
Mendy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Mendy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anjo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendy connects with a decent elbow.
Anjo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anjo keeps working. #SUB#
Mendy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anjo sees it coming and defends easily.
Anjo is refusing to be controlled, as Mendy sits in half guard. #T3#
Anjo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Mendy stopping the sweep attempt from Anjo.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anjo is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Mendy is looking to sweep but instead, Anjo has passed into half guard.
Anjo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy is trying to maintain the position but Anjo is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anjo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anjo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendy 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '. |
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Event:
OFK 96- Lancaster Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy digs a good hook to Hasselhoff's body.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Mendy misses.
Mendy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hasselhoff. #TD#
Mendy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Hasselhoff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy working Hasselhoff over with strikes.
Mendy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hasselhoff wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hasselhoff has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff with the active half guard here but Mendy passes nicely into side control.
Mendy trying to control the position but Hasselhoff is working away.
Mendy working the body and head with strikes.
Hasselhoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendy off and has taken his back!
Mendy is in bad spot here.
Mendy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mendy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Hasselhoff is not going to allow Mendy to sit and survive in this position.
Mendy is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Mendy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy trying to get back to his feet but Hasselhoff is in full control for now.
Mendy can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mendy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hasselhoff's arms.
Mendy breaks Hasselhoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Hasselhoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy passes Hasselhoff's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Hasselhoff has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy working Hasselhoff over with strikes.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hasselhoff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hasselhoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendy's back!
Mendy wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mendy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hasselhoff's arms. #T4#
Mendy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hasselhoff has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mendy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Hasselhoff is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mendy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendy is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mendy is defending well though. Hasselhoff let's go of the attempt for now.
Mendy just trying to survive but Hasselhoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendy is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Mendy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hasselhoff.
Mendy throws a right hand that Hasselhoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Hasselhoff also avoids with ease.
Hasselhoff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasselhoff.
#TD#
Hasselhoff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Mendy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff working for submissions but it's allowed Mendy to get to half guard.
#T1#
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for subs from the bottom but Mendy mounts him!
A nice elbow there by Mendy.
Hasselhoff is looking to improve his position but Mendy isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hasselhoff regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Hasselhoff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Mendy is keen to just control but Hasselhoff is a slippery customer.
Mendy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hasselhoff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hasselhoff has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hasselhoff taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Mendy working over Hasselhoff with some ground and pound. Hasselhoff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendy working over Hasselhoff with some ground and pound. Hasselhoff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hasselhoff keeps working.
Mendy trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Hasselhoff wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Mendy not doing much here.
Hasselhoff misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasselhoff can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hasselhoff punching from the bottom.
Mendy winds up and cracks Hasselhoff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hasselhoff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Mendy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hasselhoff has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Mendy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasselhoff moves away.#TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Hasselhoff working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff has his foot on Mendy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hasselhoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hasselhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendy working the body and head with strikes.
Mendy scoring with punches and elbows.
Mendy works to advance to full mount. Hasselhoff defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hasselhoff has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Mendy's lack of action.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Mendy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Mendy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hasselhoff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendy.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hasselhoff taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy wants to pass to mount but Hasselhoff is defending the position. #T3#
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hasselhoff is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasselhoff avoid being mounted?
Hasselhoff has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hasselhoff wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Hasselhoff tries to kick Mendy off but Mendy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mendy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Mendy is nestled in close to Hasselhoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Mendy wants to work for an arm triangle but Hasselhoff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy winds up and cracks Hasselhoff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Hasselhoff's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy is controlling the pace.
Hershel Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendy 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK 89 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Mendy.#TD#
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mendy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing that Volkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy pulls Volkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Volkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendy's head.
Volkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendy working a defensive guard here.
Volkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Mendy prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy is nestled in close to Volkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendy prevents Volkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendy.
#SUB#
Volkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy is looking to advance position but Volkov won't allow it. #SUB#
Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Volkov's hands, connecting with Volkov's forehead.#T2#
Volkov gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Volkov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mendy rolls with it to try and escape but Volkov cranks on the arm and Mendy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Volkov!
Sergei Volkov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sticky Booger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Booger.#TD#
Booger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Booger (2) vs (0) Mendy
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Booger from controlling successfully.
Mendy is adopting a defensive guard.
Booger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Booger drops back looking for a leg! Mendy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendy manages to kick Booger off! Booger jumps back into Mendy's guard.
Booger trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Booger (2) vs (2) Mendy
Booger is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Booger avoid being mounted?#T1#
Booger is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mendy 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.
Booger is looking to improve his position.
Mendy wants to free his trapped foot but Booger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Booger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mendy is taking a breather. Booger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Booger trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Mendy 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.
#SUB#
Booger actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booger is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Booger avoid being mounted?
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Mendy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Booger defends it well.
Booger is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mendy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mendy is looking for a kimura here.
Mendy trying to control from half guard but Booger is working away. #T4#
Booger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Booger (6) vs (2) Mendy#SUB#
Booger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Booger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mendy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mendy trying to control the hands but Booger won't let him. #SUB#
Mendy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Booger gets his way!
I really don't envy Mendy right now.
Booger avoiding Mendy 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Mendy can't escape the position.
Mendy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mendy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Booger is looking to take a break and control but Mendy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy wants to improve his position but Booger is controlling well.
Booger tries to pass to full mount but Mendy defends it.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Booger is working for a kimura but Mendy is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Mendy trying to control but Booger postures up.
Mendy wants to improve his position but Booger is controlling well.
#SUB#
Booger is working for a kimura but Mendy is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendy wants to improve his position but Booger is controlling well.
Mendy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Booger is working away from the top position though.
Booger passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Booger (9) vs (2) Mendy#SUB#
Booger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Booger trying to control the position but Mendy is working away.
Mendy is looking to reverse the position.
Mendy wants to control but Booger postures up.
Mendy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Booger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booger passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mendy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Booger (11) vs (2) Mendy
Mendy tries to reverse the position but Booger maintains control.
Mendy has given up his back here. Will Booger look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Booger (14) vs (2) Mendy
Booger trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mendy trying to control the hands but Booger won't let him. #T8##SUB#
Booger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Good control from Booger.#SUB#
Booger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mendy is really stuck here.
Booger gets his hands free as Mendy looks to control. #SUB#
Booger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Booger is persistently looking for the submission but Mendy is defending it well.
Mendy wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Booger avoiding Mendy 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Booger looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Mendy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Booger's arms. #SUB#
Mendy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mendy is trying to break free.
Mendy trying to control the action but Booger just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Booger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Booger trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mendy wants to control his opponent's hands but Booger gets his hands free.
Mendy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Booger off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mendy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Booger is staying active.
I really don't envy Mendy right now.
Mendy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Booger.
Booger avoiding Mendy 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Booger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mendy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11#
Booger tries to keep control of the position but Mendy is staying busy.
Mendy wants to control his opponent's hands but Booger gets his hands free. #SUB#
Booger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mendy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Booger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mendy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Booger keeps control of the position as Mendy tries to break free.
#SUB#
Booger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mendy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Booger wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Mendy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Booger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mendy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Booger not allowing Mendy to control his hands.
Booger has the hooks in. Mendy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Booger not allowing Mendy to control his hands. #SUB#
Mendy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mendy trying to control the position but Booger manages to sink in the hooks.
Mendy tries to roll but Booger sticks to his back.
Mendy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Booger is not going to allow Mendy to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Booger keeps control of the position as Mendy tries to break free.
Mendy is keeping busy.
Mendy trying to control the action but Booger just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Mendy showing good submission defense here.
Booger has the hooks in. Mendy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Mendy fending off the submission attempt from Booger.
Booger doesn't have the hooks in and Mendy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Booger (14) vs (4) Mendy#T14#
Booger is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Booger keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass. #SUB#
Booger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Booger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booger keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Booger takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
An out of breath Sticky Booger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
OFK 84 - Naulakko Vs Bagwis
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kimura lands in his opponent's guard.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendy is keeping the position for now.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Mendy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mendy is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy gets full guard.
Mendy managing to control the position.
Mendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura stands and throws Mendy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendy tries to escape but Kimura is in control.
Kimura working away.
Mendy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mendy gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendy is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Mendy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Mendy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendy manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Mendy's guard. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Mendy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendy manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Mendy's guard.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Mendy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendy defends well.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mendy working some strikes from top position.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendy distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Kimura's brow.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Mendy trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kimura.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendy scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face as Mendy controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kimura down.
Mendy lands a few punches from side control.
Mendy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kimura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Mendy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Mendy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendy's elbow. #TD#
Mendy has picked Kimura up - he's going for a ride! Mendy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy working Kimura over with strikes. #ROC#Kimura is rocked!
Mendy winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kimura is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mendy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mendy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendy landing punches.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Mendy with the ground and pound from mount.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Mendy is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kimura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Mendy has control of the leg.
Kimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Mendy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kimura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendy working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Mendy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendy is working Kimura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mendy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kimura down.
Kimura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendy is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Mendy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Mendy working Kimura over with strikes.
Kimura is in trouble now - Mendy has advanced to mount!
Mendy raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Mendy lands a heavy elbow.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy landing strikes from the mount and Kimura is in trouble!
Mendy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendy working Kimura over with strikes here.
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!
Mendy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mendy landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Mendy wants to finish this one by submission but Kimura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendy.
Mendy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kimura?
Mendy lands a big shot to the head and Kimura winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK 77 - Jackson Vs Pinochet
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mendy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendy moves away.#CL2#
Mendy clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnes manages to end up in side control.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mendy parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mendy to escape.
Barnes wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes trying to control the action but Mendy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Mendy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mendy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mendy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnes controls the position from side control.
Mendy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Mendy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendy wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Mendy is keeping the position.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mendy clinches.
Mendy is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Mendy wants the takedown. Barnes is fighting it off but Mendy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnes's guard against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes 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#
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendy is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes 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.
Barnes trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it.
Barnes trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barnes throws a series of punches but Mendy avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Mendy drives through with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendy's guard. #REVR#
Mendy wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Mendy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes 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#
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Mendy's hands, connecting with Mendy's forehead.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mendy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes is keen to just control but Mendy is a slippery customer.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendy gets full guard.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendy can do to turn this around?
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Barnes stops Mendy from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Mendy misses. #T4##CL2#
Mendy takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mendy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Even with his hooks in, Barnes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Don Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes wants to control but Mendy manages to buck him off and is now in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Mendy!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pierre Ragout Mendy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes works over Mendy's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendy fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Mendy's ribs.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Don Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Mendy closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Mendy pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Mendy pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Barnes has picked Mendy up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mendy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Barnes manages to mount him!
#T1#
Barnes throwing strikes here but Mendy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Barnes working the ground and pound effectively.
Barnes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barnes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mendy blocking the ground and pound.
Mendy blocking the ground and pound.
Barnes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mendy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendy wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#T2#
Mendy is trying to stand up.
Barnes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mendy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Barnes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
Barnes throwing strikes here but Mendy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mendy really wants to buck Barnes off and get back to his feet.
Mendy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Barnes's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Barnes!
Don Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 66 - Reilly Vs Sight
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Jez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Jez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendy manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Mendy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Mendy crashes against the mat.
Jez dodges the ground and pound from Mendy.
Mendy happy to just control the position for now.
Jez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jez is trying to work for a sweep but Mendy has mounted him!
Jez is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mendy content just to control the position here.
Mendy prevents Jez from getting the reversal.
Mendy unloading with bombs!
Jez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jez tries to lock up and control but Mendy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Mendy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy looking to finish Jez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Jez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mendy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mendy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Mendy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mendy controlling his opponent.
Mendy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Mendy with a couple of short strikes.
Jez tries to lock up and control but Mendy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendy working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendy lands a nice shot to the head.
Jez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendy controlling his opponent.
Mendy is landing with some decent strikes but Jez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendy lands a couple of good shots and Jez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Can Jez hold on?! Mendy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mendy looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Mendy has Jez flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mendy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#ROC#Jez is rocked!
Jez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jez is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Jez tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Mendy working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jez is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Mendy has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jez taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK 61 - Williams Vs Shamrock
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy scores with a jab.#TD#
Hasselhoff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendy to the ground. Hasselhoff is now in Mendy's guard.
Hasselhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hasselhoff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hasselhoff has Mendy in his guard.#REVB#
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Hasselhoff keeps moving. #SUB#
Hasselhoff working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hasselhoff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasselhoff is retaining full guard. #T1#
Mendy landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendy distracts Hasselhoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hasselhoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hasselhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasselhoff is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendy pushing down on Hasselhoff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy trying to control from half guard but Hasselhoff is working away.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hasselhoff is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mendy is nestled in close to Hasselhoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Hasselhoff's hands, connecting with Hasselhoff's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy winds up and cracks Hasselhoff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hasselhoff is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy working Hasselhoff over with strikes. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Mendy trying to control from half guard but Hasselhoff is working away.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Mendy working Hasselhoff over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mendy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hasselhoff moves into full guard.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for a guillotine here but Mendy defends easily.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy is stalling in the full guard.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Hasselhoff has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Mendy is working Hasselhoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hasselhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasselhoff has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Hasselhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
Mendy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hasselhoff's guard.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Mendy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hasselhoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy controlling the action here. #T3#
Mendy is trying to control. Hasselhoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Hasselhoff taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard. #SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hasselhoff trying to get back to full guard but Mendy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mendy controlling his opponent.
Mendy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hasselhoff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Mendy looking to finish Hasselhoff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hasselhoff!
Mendy scoring with strikes but Hasselhoff is staying in there.
Mendy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mendy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendy working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendy dominating with strikes here.
Mendy raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendy unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Hasselhoff is rocked!
Mendy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Hasselhoff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hasselhoff looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hasselhoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendy to the mat! Mendy manages to get full guard.
Hasselhoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Mendy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hasselhoff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Mendy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hasselhoff on his heels. He'll look to pass Hasselhoff's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendy passes Hasselhoff's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mendy is tapping! Great win for Hasselhoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hershel Hasselhoff! |
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Event:
OFK 56 - Harwath Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendy.
Foley scores with a kick to the body.
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.#KD2#
Foley cracks Mendy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mendy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Foley finish him?
#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!
Mendy throws a nice looking combination but Foley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foley throws a leg kick which misses Mendy's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendy tries to avoid it.
Foley thumps Mendy with a low kick.
Mendy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick lands for Foley.
Foley thumps Mendy with a low kick.
Foley walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mendy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Foley swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mendy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zak Foley!
Zak Foley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 50 - Galeos Vs Kasamsun
Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendy throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendy. #KD2#
Walker waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Mendy. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mendy to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Walker gets to his feet - Mendy follows without any prompting.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walker counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Walker!
Chief Walker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 44 - Jackson Vs Pinochet
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
O Hara punishes Mendy's body with a nice straight punch.
O Hara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Mendy.
O Hara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Mendy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendy walks into a jab.
O Hara tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Mendy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in O Hara's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
O Hara is pulling down on Mendy's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendy, at least for the moment.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but O Hara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy throwing strikes from guard but O Hara blocks nicely.
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
O Hara is trying to keep Mendy in close.
#T1#
Mendy wants to pass the guard but O Hara is keeping the position.
Mendy postures up.
#SUB#
O Hara has an active guard here but Mendy has managed to pass into half guard.
O Hara wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Mendy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendy is trying to control the action in half guard but O Hara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Hara is looking to improve his position.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy is nestled in close to O Hara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Hara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Hara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendy's back!#SUB#
Mendy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
O Hara trying to control.#T3#
O Hara is really struggling to control Mendy but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
O Hara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mendy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Mendy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if O Hara gets his way!
Mendy manages to reverse the position and now he's in O Hara's guard. Nice work there by Mendy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
O Hara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mendy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Hara's head.
Mendy advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
O Hara trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mendy misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
O Hara tries to sprawl but Mendy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
O Hara gets full guard.
O Hara has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
O Hara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendy trying to control but O Hara is working from the bottom.
O Hara is trying to keep Mendy in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
O Hara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Hara is looking to stand up but Mendy isn't so interested in that idea.
O Hara 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.
O Hara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mendy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
O Hara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Hara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Hara wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
O Hara is working hard here to advance position.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
O Hara actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
O Hara is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendy connects with the punch.#TD2#
Mendy shoots in and bounces O Hara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendy distracts O Hara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB#
O Hara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendy passes into side control.
O Hara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
O Hara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy wants to pass the guard but O Hara is defending well.
O Hara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! O Hara'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##TD2#
Mendy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mendy is putting a hurting on O Hara here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendy is chipping away with strikes.
O Hara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendy not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mendy seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
O Hara is refusing to be controlled, as Mendy sits in half guard.
O Hara trying to control here.
O Hara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendy's back!
Mendy looking very determined here, making life difficult for O Hara.
A bit of a pause in the action here. O Hara controlling the positon.#SUB#
Mendy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if O Hara gets his way!
#T2#
Mendy has hold of O Hara's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Mendy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mendy tries to escape the position.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Mendy is trying to break free.
Mendy prevents O Hara from getting a body triangle.
Mendy is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
O Hara has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mendy trying to control the hands but O Hara won't let him.
James O Hara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Hara punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mendy covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
O Hara has got his arm under Mendy's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mendy has spun round into O Hara's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pierre Ragout Mendy.
Well Mendy 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK 43 - Mad Onion Vs Raymaker
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
#TD2#
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
Mendy sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendy.
Mendy throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendy looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well. #TD2#
Barnes dives in and scores a takedown into Mendy's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendy is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mendy wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes prevents Mendy from getting back to his feet.
Barnes stays in close to Mendy's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mendy wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Mendy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Mendy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Barnes moves out of range as Mendy strikes.
Mendy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Barnes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendy to the ground. Barnes is now in Mendy's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pushes down on Mendy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendy is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Barnes prevents Mendy from standing back up.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is pressing down on Mendy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendy is holding on for now.
Mendy is looking to escape.
Mendy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes prevents Mendy from standing back up.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendy's head.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Mendy is working away.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Mendy pushes him off.
Mendy shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Mendy avoids it with no problem.
Mendy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnes lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendy tries to get out of the position.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Mendy keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T1#
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendy pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes throws a strike but Mendy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Don Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendy won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Mendy postures up.
#T2#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendy's guard.
Barnes trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Mendy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Mendy!
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Mendy works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes 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.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes winds up and cracks Mendy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Mendy is working away.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Mendy defending well.
Mendy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendy's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Mendy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendy at a distance.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Mendy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendy seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Mendy gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendy has wrist control.
Mendy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it.
Barnes is pushing down on Mendy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendy is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes throwing shots but Mendy is blocking nicely. #T1#
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes prevents Mendy from standing back up.
Barnes working Mendy over with strikes.
Mendy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendy's head.
Barnes prevents Mendy from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mendy is working from the bottom. #T2##ES#
Mendy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Barnes dives in and scores a takedown into Mendy's guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Mendy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Mendy blocks nicely.
Mendy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Mendy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Mendy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mendy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendy's guard.
Mendy uses the cage to get back 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!
Mendy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Mendy pushes him off.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Mendy.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
Barnes drops Mendy with a naaaaasty hook - Mendy is in real trouble here! Barnes dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Barnes!
A relieved looking Don Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 38 -Reilly Vs Sledgehammer
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Mendy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brockington on his heels. He'll look to pass Brockington's guard now, I'm sure.
Brockington keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brockington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy cracks Brockington with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brockington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Brockington trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Brockington trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Brockington isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mendy stacks Brockington on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mendy!
Mendy cracks Brockington with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Mendy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brockington, who protects the arm well.
Mendy lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Mendy working the ground and pound.
Mendy cracks Brockington with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brockington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brockington keeps working.
Mendy scores with punches from side control.
Mendy working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Brockington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mendy. #T3#
Brockington looking to control.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brockington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brockington tries to strike from the bottom.
Brockington keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Brockington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Mendy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brockington dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Brockington is looking to advance position but Mendy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mendy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendy landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy prevents Brockington from getting the reversal.
Mendy trying to control but Brockington is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mendy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Kevin Brockington has been cut.#TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brockington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brockington takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy laying and praying for a moment but Brockington takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brockington's head.
Brockington is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brockington can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Mendy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brockington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendy.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy trying to control the action but Brockington is working from the bottom.
Brockington wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
#T2#
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Brockington has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brockington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendy working Brockington over with strikes here. #SUB#
Mendy working for a guillotine from mount but Brockington is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Brockington is bucking up trying to escape but Mendy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mendy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brockington's face.
#ROC#Brockington is rocked!
Mendy cracks Brockington with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brockington is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brockington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy content just to control the position here.
Brockington takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mendy's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joakim Broden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Mendy gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Broden (0) vs (2) Mendy#SUB2#
Mendy is working for a kimura but Broden is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mendy seems to be working for a kimura but Broden defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy trying to control from Broden's half guard. Broden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Mendy trying to control but Broden is working from the bottom.
Mendy wants to pass the guard but Broden is keeping the position.
Mendy is still trying to improve position.
Broden controlling Mendy's posture.
Broden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Mendy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Broden dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Broden (2) vs (2) Mendy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy has his hands on Broden's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Broden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Broden looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Broden won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
Broden being controlled here momentarily.
Broden stopping the sweep attempt from Mendy.#T4#
Mendy keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy pulls Broden in to control the position.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broden is one step ahead 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.
Broden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Broden wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Mendy working a defensive guard here.
Mendy is pulling down on Broden's head. It's preventing any offense from Broden, at least for the moment.#T6#
Broden won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendy holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendy wants to hit a sweep here but Broden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Broden (5) vs (2) Mendy
Mendy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Broden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendy tries to hold on but Broden pushes him away.
Mendy is desperately trying to improve his position but Broden has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Mendy tries to lock up and control but Broden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Broden is staying active.
Broden tries to control but Mendy wriggling away.
Broden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendy wants to control but Broden is having none of it.#T9#
Broden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Broden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Broden tries to control but Mendy wriggling away. #T10#
Mendy is looking to improve his position but Broden isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Mendy tries to improve his position but Broden has taken his back! Broden has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mendy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Broden pushes Mendy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joakim Broden!
Joakim Broden is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vern Schullacks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schullacks quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendy (2) vs (0) Schullacks#SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura here.
Schullacks is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Schullacks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schullacks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendy stopping the sweep attempt from Schullacks.
Schullacks keeps trying to improve his position.
Schullacks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Mendy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schullacks working a defensive guard here.
Mendy trying to control but Schullacks is working from the bottom.
Schullacks wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Mendy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schullacks working a defensive guard but Mendy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (5) vs (0) Schullacks
Mendy works to advance to full mount. Schullacks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendy (7) vs (0) Schullacks
Mendy controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Schullacks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mendy. #T2#
Schullacks is trying to escape the mount.
Mendy avoids the attempt from Schullacks to control.
Mendy wants to control the pace but Schullacks is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schullacks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mendy is working for a kimura but Schullacks is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mendy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schullacks sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendy controlling the pace. #T3#
Schullacks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (10) vs (0) Schullacks
Mendy trying to control but Schullacks is having none of it.
Mendy fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schullacks wants to hold on but Mendy pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schullacks is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Schullacks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mendy. #T4#
Schullacks can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Mendy looking to secure an arm triangle but Schullacks defends it well.
Mendy trying to control but Schullacks is having none of it. #SUB#
Mendy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schullacks is surviving well by controlling Mendy's body position as best he can.
Schullacks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mendy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schullacks trying to control here.
#T5#
Schullacks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schullacks is pressing down on Mendy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Schullacks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mendy has passed into half guard!
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mendy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendy stalling. #SUB#
Mendy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Mendy is thwarting Schullacks's attempts to control the position.
Schullacks tries to roll over but Mendy keeps him under control.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schullacks keeps working.
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schullacks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mendy 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.
#T7#
Schullacks is trying to control but can't.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position.
Schullacks is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schullacks wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mendy seems to be working for a kimura but Schullacks defends the submission attempt.
Mendy uses his free foot to push down on Schullacks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schullacks. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (13) vs (0) Schullacks#T8#
Schullacks working to try and regain half guard.
Schullacks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendy controlling his opponent.
Schullacks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mendy wants to free his trapped foot but Schullacks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Schullacks is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mendy has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mendy pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Schullacks is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mendy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sebastian Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendy (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendy is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Mendy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Mendy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendy tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendy defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Mendy is defending the position. #T1#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
It looks like Ramirez 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.
Mendy is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Mendy is defending well. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendy has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendy is retaining full guard.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Mendy.
Mendy trying to control the position.
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Mendy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mendy 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. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for subs off his back but Mendy has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Mendy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Mendy eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Mendy wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #SUB#
Mendy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away. #T5#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Mendy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Mendy stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mendy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramirez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendy trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Mendy wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mendy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendy taking a break here but Ramirez is having none of it and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard but Mendy has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (8) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Mendy tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well. #T9#
Ramirez tries to buck Mendy off but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Mendy swings around for an armbar but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mendy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (8) vs (4) Ramirez#SUB#
Mendy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Mendy is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy. #T11##SUB2#
Mendy is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
Mendy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom. #T12#
Mendy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T13#
Ramirez passes Mendy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendy (12) vs (4) Ramirez#SUB#
Ramirez is having to fend off submission attempts from Mendy, who is looking to sink in the choke. Mendy doesn't have the hooks in though and Ramirez manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (12) vs (6) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendy (16) vs (6) Ramirez#T14##SUB#
Mendy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ramirez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendy's guard! Nice work there by Ramirez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (16) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendy is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Mendy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (18) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez pulls Mendy in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mendy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramirez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramirez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramirez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendy (18) vs (12) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mendy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Mendy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (20) vs (12) Ramirez
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendy takes the fight on points by 20 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Klein!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mendy 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendy (2) vs (0) Klein
Klein tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Klein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy pushing down on Klein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy wants to pass to mount but Klein is defending the position.
Mendy is taking a breather. Klein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Mendy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Klein is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK 24 - Tepes Lii Vs Khan
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Lee 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.
Mendy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendy tries to get out of the position.
Lee trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Mendy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendy pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mendy working Lee over with strikes.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Mendy there. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lee looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mendy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mendy landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble! #T3#
Mendy looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lee is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mendy landing punches.
Mendy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lee?
Mendy trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee hang on?
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Mendy with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Mendy wants to control the action but instead Lee gets a body lock and reverses into Mendy's guard! Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee prevents Mendy from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Mendy in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendy has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Mendy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendy.
Lee tries to buck Mendy off but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Mendy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendy controlling the action here. #T3##SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee tries to roll over but Mendy keeps him under control.
Lee has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Mendy seems content to control.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mendy gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendy uses it to pass to side control.
Lee is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendy lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Mendy sits in half guard.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mendy working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy working Lee over with strikes. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendy working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Lee tries to roll over but Mendy keeps him under control.#T3#
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Chuck Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy working Lee over with strikes. #T4#
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Mendy winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Mendy advances position into side control!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mendy is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendy 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK 22 - Galeos Vs Duterte
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Videira gets caught napping as Mendy dives in and scores a takedown. Videira manages to retain guard.
Videira trying to control the position.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Videira keeps moving.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mendy.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Videira for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
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.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Videira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Videira controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Videira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Videira wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Videira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy is working Videira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy is working Videira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Videira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Videira is retaining full guard.
Mendy is working Videira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Videira on the ground.
Mendy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Videira keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Videira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been informed that Videira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Videira looks winded!
Mendy works over Videira with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Videira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Videira looking to pass the guard.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Mendy pushes Videira off and gets back to his feet.
Mendy just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Videira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendy's guard.
Videira looking to sit in guard and control but Mendy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Videira is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendy is in close to Videira's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Videira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy 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.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Videira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Videira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Mendy cracks Videira with a solid left hand.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendy is in close to Videira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendy 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.
Mendy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Videira can do to turn this around?#T3#
Mendy advances position into side control!
Mendy working the ground and pound.
Mendy cracks Videira with a big right hand but Videira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mendy happy to just control the position for now.
Mendy working the head with strikes. #T4#
Mendy is working Videira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mendy scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Videira is rocked!
Mendy lands a nice forearm strike.
Videira is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mendy scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Videira is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mendy can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK 17 - Escobarre Vs Ired
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan tries to clinch but Mendy moves away
and Mendy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Chan misses
and Mendy counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Mendy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Chan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Chan's head.
Mendy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy winds up and cracks Chan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Mendy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chan for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Mendy working Chan over with strikes.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mendy is pressing down on Chan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chan is holding on for now. #T2#
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Mendy is controlling the pace.
Chan taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Chan looks winded!
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy not doing much here.
Chan is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Still in half guard, Mendy seems content to control.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Chan's head. #T4##SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Mendy there. #SUB#
Mendy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendy trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mendy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been informed that Chan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Chan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendy defends well.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy stays in close to Chan's body and controls the position.
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chan's head.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Chan is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Chan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy stays in close to Chan's body and controls the position.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy is in close to Chan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendy is in close to Chan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chan keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Chan's brow. #T2#
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chan's head.#ROC#Chan is rocked!
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Chan is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?#T3#
Mendy works over Chan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chan seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Chan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chan.
Mendy trying to control the position but Chan is working away. #SUB#
Mendy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mendy controls the position from side control.
Chan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chan down.
Mendy lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mendy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mendy lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy lands an elbow.
Mendy trying to control the action but Chan is working from the bottom.
Chan taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendy blocks a head kick by Chan.
#KD#
Mendy throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Chan tumbling to the canvas!
Mendy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendy continues to stall.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chan has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Chan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Mendy pushing down on Chan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Mendy passes to side control. #SUB#
Mendy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mendy controls the position.
Chan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mendy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mendy is chipping away with strikes.
Mendy working the body and head with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Mendy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy controls the position.
LP Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chan taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendy 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK 13 - Reilly Vs Escobarre
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows moves in looking to clinch but Mendy pushes him off.
Meadows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendy misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Meadows counters with a single leg into guard. Mendy didn't expect that.
Mendy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Meadows stops Mendy from standing up.
Meadows advances to half guard.
Meadows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows trying to control the action but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meadows.
Meadows is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Mendy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meadows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meadows being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meadows closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Meadows has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meadows utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Meadows keeps moving.
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meadows swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.
Meadows looking to control.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendy stays in close to Meadows's body and controls the position.
Meadows working a defensive guard here.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Meadows scores with a takedown into Mendy's guard.
Meadows looks winded!
Meadows wants to stand and escape but instead Mendy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mendy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Mendy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendy trying to control the action but Meadows is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy looks up at the clock and then as Meadows takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendy working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Mendy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Mendy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meadows doesn't seem phased though.
Meadows slips under a jab from Mendy.
Mendy misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meadows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meadows working a defensive guard but Mendy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Meadows takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy taking a breather here. #SUB#
Mendy is trying to get an arm triangle but Meadows is defending well.
Meadows is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mendy grinds an elbow into Meadows's temple.
Mendy controls the position from side control.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meadows keeps working.
Mendy working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendy landing strikes.
Meadows is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mendy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Mendy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meadows is not content to let Mendy control the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Meadows's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendy is staying tight to Meadows's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mendy trying to control the action but Meadows is working from the bottom.
Mendy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Meadows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendy working away.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meadows keeps working.
Mendy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meadows on the ground.
Meadows regains half guard.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Meadows's hands, connecting with Meadows's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy swings for the body but Meadows moves out of range.
Mendy cracks Meadows with an open hand slap.#TD#
Meadows gets caught flat footed, as Mendy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meadows is keeping the position for now.
Mendy works over Meadows with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy stands up over Meadows, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Meadows is rocked!#SUB2#
Meadows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meadows can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows 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.
Meadows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meadows's guard.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meadows with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Mendy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Meadows's head.
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meadows is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy trying to control from half guard but Meadows is working away.
Meadows seems to have recovered his senses.
Meadows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mendy stalling. #T3#
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Meadows's head. #SUB#
Mendy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meadows has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendy tries to pass to full mount but Meadows defends it.
Mendy working Meadows over with strikes. #SUB2#
Meadows looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Mendy is controlling the pace.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Meadows's hands, connecting with Meadows's forehead.
Meadows taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meadows keeps working.
Sandy Meadows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendy scores with a big shot! Meadows's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Meadows! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK 10 - Cusumanu Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Mendy darts in and clinches Brockington up against the cage.#TD2#
Mendy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brockington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brockington just trying to survive but Mendy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mendy keeps control of the position easily here as Brockington tries to buck him off.
Mendy struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy avoiding Brockington 's attempts to control his hands.
Brockington wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Brockington right now.
#T1#
Mendy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mendy is punishing Brockington with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mendy controlling the position well here. Brockington rolled but Mendy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Brockington trying to control the hands but Mendy won't let him.
Even with his hooks in, Mendy manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendy is punishing Brockington with strikes - can he finish him?!
Brockington is trying to stand back up.
Mendy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Brockington could be in trouble here!
Mendy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Brockington could be in trouble here!
Brockington can't escape the position.
Can Brockington hold on?! Mendy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mendy scores with strikes from the back.
Mendy is landing with strikes. Brockington can't take much more of this.#T3#
Can Brockington hold on?! Mendy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Brockington is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mendy.
Mendy wants to control but Brockington is keeping busy.
Mendy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Brockington can't escape the position.
Mendy tries to get the hooks in deep but Brockington pushed the leg off.
Mendy gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Brockington is covering up but some of the strikes from Mendy are getting through and doing damage.
Mendy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mendy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Brockington is looking for a way out. #T4#
Brockington rolls, trying to escape but Mendy keeps control of the position.
Brockington looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mendy.
Brockington covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mendy controlling well, preventing Brockington from escaping the position.
Mendy is looking to control Brockington but Brockington is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mendy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mendy cracks Brockington with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Brockington from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Brockington scores with a takedown into Mendy's guard.
Brockington wants to stand but Mendy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brockington wants to pass the guard but Mendy is keeping the position.
Mendy being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington won't allow Mendy to get back to his feet. #T1#
Brockington trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mendy moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Brockington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mendy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Brockington is looking for a kimura but Mendy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brockington to get the leverage.
Mendy manages to get to full guard.
Brockington looking to sit in guard and control but Mendy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Brockington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brockington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Mendy won't allow Brockington to sweep him here.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Mendy stands up over Brockington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brockington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Brockington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendy defends well.
Mendy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #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.
Mendy throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Mendy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brockington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brockington wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mendy manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Mendy winds up and cracks Brockington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brockington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Brockington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brockington showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendy is trying to stand back up but Brockington is controlling him
Brockington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brockington is trying to control. Mendy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy is trying to stand.
Mendy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brockington is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brockington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Brockington's head.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brockington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy. #T2#
Mendy is nestled in close to Brockington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Mendy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've been informed that Mendy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mendy is nestled in close to Brockington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendy content to control rather than advance.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Brockington is rocked!#T3#
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Brockington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy is taking a breather. Brockington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brockington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brockington seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendy wants to free his trapped foot but Brockington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brockington is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mendy passes to side control.
Mendy working the body and head with strikes.
Brockington is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brockington some visible discomfort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brockington is not content to let Mendy control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendy 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK #7 - Omarov Vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mendy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mendy cracks O Hara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
O Hara tries to buck Mendy off but Mendy is having none of it.
O Hara is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mendy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Hara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendy lands a nice forearm strike.
Mendy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mendy working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Hara can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendy working the ground and pound.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear O Hara down.
#T1#
Mendy lands some shots froms side control.
Mendy lands a few punches from side control.
Mendy scores with punches from side control.
O Hara is trying to work for a sweep but Mendy has mounted him!
Mendy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendy avoids the attempt from O Hara to control.
Mendy is landing with some decent strikes but O Hara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Hara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
O Hara is looking to get to half guard.
Mendy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
O Hara is trying to escape the mount.
O Hara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
O Hara is trying to escape the mount.
Mendy working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Hara is in a horrible position here. Mendy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
O Hara is in a horrible position here. Mendy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mendy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Hara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
O Hara is bucking up trying to escape but Mendy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Mendy working for a submission but O Hara is keeping him at bay.
O Hara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendy landing shots from mount.
Mendy dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#O Hara is rocked!#T3#
O Hara takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mendy's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK #6 - Destroyer Vs Cusumano
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Two counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Two delivers a nice body kick.
Mendy throws an overhand right that lands on Two's shoulder, as Two tries to avoid the shot.
Mendy throws a push kick but Two slaps the foot to one side.
Mendy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Two's head.
Two ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Mendy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Two tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mendy is cranking Two's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Two! He's tightened the choke and Two is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
OFK #3-Destroyer Vs Donkashane
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mendy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendy lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendy working some strikes from top position.
Peacock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peacock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Mendy is looking to work some ground and pound but Peacock has wrist control.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendy content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Peacock wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mendy manages to pass to side control.
Peacock tries to get to full guard but Mendy has control of the leg.
Mendy not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Peacock's temple.
Mendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
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.
Peacock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendy working some strikes from top position.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendy content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peacock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peacock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendy's sensitive parts.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peacock as he jumps to the side.
Peacock scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Peacock misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Mendy instigates a clinch. #BC#
Peacock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peacock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Mendy scores with a takedown into Peacock's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Peacock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peacock is breathing heavily.
Mendy is looking to pass into half guard but Peacock pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peacock is in guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendy can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Mendy pulls Peacock in close to his closed guard and prevents Peacock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Peacock preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Peacock blocks the body kick.
Mendy avoids the head kick by Peacock.
Mendy shoots in and drives through. Peacock sprawls well.#TD#
Peacock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendy tries to buck Peacock off but Peacock is having none of it.
Peacock trying to control the action but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Peacock tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy tries to bench press Peacock off him but Peacock keeps the position.
We've been informed that Mendy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1##SU#
Peacock stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Peacock looks to land a combination but Mendy avoids it well.
A low kick from Mendy is predictable there #CL#
and Peacock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peacock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendy.
Mendy has Peacock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peacock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nour Peacock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Ragout Mendy.#TD#
Peacock jumps guard and drags Mendy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peacock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peacock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendy is controlling him. #T2#
Mendy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendy throws an elbow that misses. Peacock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendy's guard. Nice move by Peacock!#REVR#
Mendy wants to stand and escape but Peacock is having none of it.
Peacock tries to stand but Mendy is controlling from the bottom.
Mendy pulls Peacock in close to his closed guard and prevents Peacock from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendy throws a big shot that misses.
Peacock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peacock throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Peacock moves into range and clinches up with Mendy.#BC#
Peacock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peacock slips a jab from Mendy.
Peacock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mendy.
A punch combination from Peacock misses.
Mendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peacock counters with a big head kick but Mendy shrugs it off.
Peacock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peacock. That's going to slow Mendy down.
Mendy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peacock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Mendy rushes Peacock and presses him up against the cage.
Mendy has Peacock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peacock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mendy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nour Peacock dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peacock moves in looking to clinch but Mendy pushes him off.
Mendy throws a nice looking combination but Peacock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendy throws a body punch but Peacock moves out of range. #TD2#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peacock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Mendy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mendy looks up at the clock and then as Peacock takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendy takes a little break here. Peacock wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Mendy lands a few punches from side control.
Mendy takes a little break here. Peacock wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Peacock taking punishment in the form of punches.
Peacock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Peacock taking a bit of punishment here - Mendy scoring with strikes.
Peacock taking a bit of punishment here - Mendy scoring with strikes.
Peacock is trying to control Mendy's posture but Mendy avoids it. #T2#
Mendy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Peacock some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendy staying calm.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendy slows the pace down.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Peacock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mendy 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 Peacock's shoulder. That is not cool.
Peacock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mendy enables Peacock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mendy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peacock manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Peacock keeps moving.
Mendy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peacock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendy 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendy misses with a takedown
and Mendy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schrute lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendy at a distance.
Mendy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schrute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy with a jab.#CL2#
Mendy has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Schrute.
Mendy prevents a body shot from Schrute.
Mendy is working for takedown but Schrute is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Ragout Mendy.
Mendy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schrute prevents it.
Schrute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mendy is trying to push Schrute away but Schrute has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schrute gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schrute.#T1#
Schrute lands a left hand.
Schrute misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendy wants to take the fight to the mat but Schrute manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Schrute breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt
and Schrute counters with a crisp right that sends Mendy to the canvas! Schrute follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Schrute! |
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