Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 54 : Creenshaw vs The 3rd
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Mendez defending well as Klegane loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez feints the counter takedown.
Klegane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
Mendez loads up on a big right hand but Klegane slips the punch.
Mendez throws a hook but Klegane avoids it easily.
Klegane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mendez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klegane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Klegane clinches with his opponent.
Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klegane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klegane blocks a body shot from Mendez.
We've been informed that Mendez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Klegane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez is trying to maintain a safe position but Klegane gets an underhook and turns Mendez into the cage.#BC2#
Mendez breaks the clinch.
Mendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klegane counters with a nice body shot.
Mendez slips a straight right by Klegane.#T1##CL#
Klegane instigates a clinch.
Klegane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mendez looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Klegane as the two fighters clinch.
Klegane can't find room to land a body shot as Mendez controls the action.
Klegane works on Mendez's body with a couple of short punches.
Klegane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klegane lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendez prevents a body shot from Klegane.
Klegane lands a shoulder strike.
Klegane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klegane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendez prevents a body shot from Klegane.
Klegane misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klegane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Klegane.
Klegane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klegane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klegane tries a body shot but Mendez blocks it.
Nice body punch from Klegane. #T2#
Klegane scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Klegane.
Klegane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Klegane.
Mendez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klegane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klegane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendez's elbow.
Mendez prevents a body shot from Klegane.
Klegane tries to work over Mendez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klegane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klegane tries to throw a body punch but Mendez avoids it by throwing Klegane back against the cage.
Klegane lands with a light punch inside.
Klegane lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Klegane.
Klegane pushes Mendez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klegane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klegane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Klegane as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Klegane. #T3#
Klegane lands with a left to the head.
Klegane tries a body shot but Mendez blocks it.
Klegane presses Mendez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Klegane.
Klegane lands a right hand.
Klegane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klegane lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klegane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Klegane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klegane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klegane lands a body shot. #KD#
Klegane drops Mendez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mendez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Mendez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Klegane.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Klegane finish him?
Klegane pushes Mendez against the cage. Klegane is working some dirty boxing. Klegane pushes off with a quick right hook! Mendez goes down! Mendez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Klegane moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Klegane!
Sandor Klegane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mythical Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CCC 43 : Wilder vs Obama
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Hulk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Hulk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hulk is in Mendez's guard.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hulk postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it. #SUB#
Hulk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hulk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendez is controlling Hulk's posture.
Hulk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hulk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Mendez is looking to stand up but Hulk isn't so interested in that idea.
Hulk stands up over Mendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hulk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendez trying to keep a closed guard but Hulk is proving a slippery customer.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez managing to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez wants to hit a sweep here but Hulk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendez there!
Hulk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendez is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Hulk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk breaks from Mendez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendez tries to hold on but Hulk postures up.
Hulk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hulk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Hulk lands with some strikes.
Mendez is trying to escape the mount.
Hulk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Hulk isn't that keen on the idea.
Hulk dominating with strikes here.
Hulk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendez is looking to escape.
Mendez is trying to escape the mount.
Hulk trying to control but Mendez is having none of it.
Hulk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Hulk lands a big elbow. #ROC#Mendez is rocked!
Hulk postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mendez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hulk and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 32 : Kallio vs Helpmann
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Boy lands a body shot.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boy misses with a left hand
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Boy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boy lands with a nice body punch.
Boy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy connects with a jab.
Boy throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Mendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mendez slips a jab and a cross from Boy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez swings widly with a right hand
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Boy scores with a nice strike.
Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendez. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Mendez misses with a lunging right hand
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Mendez throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Big Boy has been cut.
Boy wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendez prevents Boy from improving his position.
Mendez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Boy is rocked!
Mendez is nestled in close to Boy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Boy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Big Boy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Boy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Mendez!

Event: CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Lancaster moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendez finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster's head. #CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Mendez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.#TD2#
Mendez gets caught napping as Lancaster dives in and scores a takedown. Mendez manages to retain guard.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Mendez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely.
Lancaster lands a couple of digs.
Lancaster being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Mendez's ribs.
Mendez misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Lancaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Lancaster tries to advance to mount but Mendez denies him.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lancaster lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mendez is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Lancaster in side control, throwing shots but Mendez defends.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Mendez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mendez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but Mendez defending well.
Lancaster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster stops Mendez from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez gets full guard.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Lancaster passes Mendez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Lancaster is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lancaster looking to finish with strikes here!
Lancaster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster wants to control the pace but Mendez is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendez misses with a right hand
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendez.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lancaster pinned against the cage. Lancaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lancaster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lancaster wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
Lancaster gets to mount! Mendez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Lancaster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lancaster is landing with some decent strikes but Mendez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lancaster landing strikes from the mount and Mendez is in trouble!
Lancaster content just to control the position here.
Lancaster raining down shots from the mount!
Lancaster fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lancaster looking to control but Mendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lancaster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mendez reaches up and holds on to Lancaster to control the position.
The referee warns Mendez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lancaster lands a heavy elbow.
Lancaster controlling the pace for now.
Lancaster cracks Mendez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Lancaster.
Mendez is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Lancaster connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lancaster breaks from Mendez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Lancaster has a good base and remains in mount.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendez really wants to buck Lancaster off and get back to his feet.
Mendez tries to lock up and control but Lancaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Lancaster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mendez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster looking to finish Mendez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mendez!#T4#
Lancaster looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mendez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Kuznecov throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznecov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Nice cross by Kuznecov.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznecov swivels and escapes.
Egor Kuznecov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznecov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Mendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznecov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendez scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznecov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznecov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov lands with a hook. Mendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznecov throws the left hand but Mendez avoids the punch easily.
Mendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Kuznecov misses.
Nice jab there from Kuznecov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Kuznecov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kuznecov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznecov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Mendez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Kuznecov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznecov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznecov's elbow.
Kuznecov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mendez looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznecov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tries to throw a body punch but Mendez avoids it by throwing Kuznecov back against the cage.
Kuznecov tries a body shot but Mendez blocks it.
Kuznecov lands a body punch.
Kuznecov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznecov gets through Mendez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznecov is stalling here.
Kuznecov controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Kuznecov lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznecov tries a body shot but Mendez blocks it.
Kuznecov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendez's elbow.
Kuznecov pushes Mendez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznecov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mendez misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznecov.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznecov.
Mendez tries to throw a body punch but Kuznecov avoids it by throwing Mendez back against the cage.
Kuznecov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Kuznecov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznecov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznecov lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznecov as Mendez tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznecov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez stalling in the clinch but Kuznecov improves position.
A short left from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kuznecov - that landed with a thud.
Kuznecov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznecov.
Mendez prevents a body shot from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendez's elbow.
Kuznecov can't find room to land a body shot as Mendez controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mendez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuznecov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendezs head.
Kuznecov cracks Mendez with a nice body shot.
Kuznecov lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznecov.
Mendez tries to throw a body punch but Kuznecov avoids it by throwing Mendez back against the cage.
A short right from Kuznecov on the inside.
Mendez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kuznecov as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznecov misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznecov 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##KD#
Kuznecov lands a big uppercut and Mendez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mendez looks OK. Kuznecov waves Mendez back to his feet!
Kuznecov plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Mendez to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Mendez just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Egor Kuznecov!
Egor Kuznecov retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Egor Kuznecov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Simons throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simons tests Mendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Simons.
Simons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendez. Mendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mendez moves forwards but Simons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendez misses the jab.
Simons swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Simons misses the jab.
Mendez defending well as Simons loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Simons.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simons throws a combination that misses
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simons misses with an uppercut
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Simons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Simons - just one landing. #T2#
Simons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendez.
Simons with a hook.
Simons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons misses with an uppercut
and Simons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simons throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Simons avoids it with no problem.
Mendez connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.
Simons swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.
Simons looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Russ Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Mendez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.
Simons misses with the combination.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Simons avoids it easily.
Simons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendez takes one to the chin there.
Simons misses with a left hand
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simons throws a good cross that connects.
Simons looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simons.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Simons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Simons avoids it with no problem.
Simons misses with a hook #KD2#
and Simons is countered with a crisp right hand from Mendez that sends him to the canvas! Mendez follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Simons is rocked!#CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez trying to control the action but Simons is working from the bottom.
Mendez throws an elbow but Simons slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Mendez crashes against the mat.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mendez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#Jeez, Russ Simons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russ Simons's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Mendez!

Event: NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mendez looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Clay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Mendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clay lands a leg kick that knocks Mendez off balance momentarily.
Mendez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Mendez lands a left and a right that sends Clay crashing to the canvas! Mendez dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Clay is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcel Clay has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay wants to control but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez unloading with bombs!#T1#
Clay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendez working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendez working the ground and pound effectively.
Clay is still in real trouble! Can Mendez finish him?
Clay reaches up and holds on to Mendez to control the position.
Clay seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooh a big shot lands for Mendez! Clay is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!

Event: NYF Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swagger.
Mendez throws the left hand but Swagger avoids the punch easily.
Swagger misses with the body kick#TD#
so Mendez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swagger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swagger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez content to stall in guard here.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez advances to half guard.
Swagger 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.
Swagger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swagger pushes Mendez off looking to stand but Mendez dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Swagger wants to stand back up but Mendez manages to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swagger can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee asks Mendez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mendez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Swagger is looking to get back to his feet here but Mendez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Swagger's back.#T2#
Mendez is landing with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mendez. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #CUT#It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Swagger is trying to get back to his feet but Mendez has full control of the position and if anything, Swagger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mendez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#CUT#That has opened up Spenser Swagger's cut even more.
Mendez connects with a big shot to the side of Swagger's head.
Swagger is trapped and Mendez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez landing with strikes.
Mendez has Swagger flattened out and is raining down punches. #CUT#Spenser Swagger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Spenser Swagger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Mendez!

Event: NYF 48: Carter vs Walsh
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mendez will feel that in the morning.
Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Mendez's knee but Mendez avoids it well.
Hernandez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Angel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez moves out of range of the leg kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Hernandez slams his shin into Mendez's torso.
Hernandez throws a head kick that Mendez semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez throws a push kick but Mendez slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez cracks Mendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Hernandez throws a leg kick
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Mendez checks it.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Mendez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mendez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Mendez checks it.
Mendez 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.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hernandez wants to land a leg kick but Mendez is out of range.
A low kick from Hernandez misses
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Hernandez is countered with a crisp right hand from Mendez that sends him to the canvas! Mendez follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Hernandez is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez lands a huge shot from side control! Hernandez is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!

Event: NYF 45: Adebisi vs Tonioli
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mendez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crusher has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Jack Crusher has been cut.
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Crusher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Crusher , which made it look bad.
Crusher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendez throws out the jab.
Joe Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Mendez misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Crusher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Crusher wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Mendez is pulling down on Crusher 's head. It's preventing any offense from Crusher , at least for the moment.
Crusher distracts Mendez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss. #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.
Crusher 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.
Crusher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crusher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
Mendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Mendez is looking to stand back up but Crusher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mendez.
Mendez is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Crusher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crusher is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
Mendez wants to control but Crusher is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendez scores with a decent looking hook.
Jack Crusher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher .
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crusher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mendez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
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##TD#
Mendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendez trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crusher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Crusher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crusher 's head.#T1#
Crusher trying to keep a closed guard but Mendez is proving a slippery customer.
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez works over Crusher with some ground and pound from guard.
Crusher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crusher controls the pace.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully. #T2#
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.#SUB2#
Crusher 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.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crusher controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Crusher is fighting to break Mendez's control of his arms but Mendez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crusher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
Mendez wants to stand up but Crusher is controlling him.
Crusher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Crusher wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses.
Crusher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crusher trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Crusher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendez misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Crusher counters by moving into the clinch.
I was talking to Mendez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mendez misses with a body punch.
Mendez stalls.
Mendez wants to stall.
Crusher can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez misses with a body punch.
Crusher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mendez swings wildly with an uppercut but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Crusher has Mendez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Crusher .#TD2#
Crusher drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendez postures up.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendez throws an elbow that misses. Crusher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendez's guard. Nice move by Crusher !#REVB#
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez working a defensive guard but Crusher manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mendez tries to bench press Crusher off him but Crusher keeps the position.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crusher asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Crusher gets to mount! Mendez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Crusher prevents Mendez from getting the reversal.
Crusher lands a nice shot to the head.
Crusher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusher looking to ground and pound but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Mendez is in a horrible position here. Crusher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Crusher has a good base and remains in mount.
Joe Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crusher landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Crusher looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendez defends it well.
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Crusher has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Crusher breaks from Mendez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crusher trying to control but Mendez is having none of it.
BOOM! Crusher connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#Mendez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Crusher ! Mendez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Crusher !

Event: NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Mendez misses with a right hand
and Kingston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Mendez tries to counter with a takedown but Kingston is quick to defend against it.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Kingston.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Mendez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kingston to the mat! Kingston manages to get full guard.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it. #T1#
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez working some strikes from top position.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingston pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Kingston trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston controls Mendez momentarily but Mendez frees himself.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.#T3#
Mendez wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston is pulling down on Mendez's head to control his posture.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Kingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingston pulls Mendez in to control the position. #T4#
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez works over Kingston with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston parries the strikes from Mendez easily there. Mendez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kingston to escape.
Mendez is putting a hurting on Kingston here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendez trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Mendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mendez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Kingston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston lands with a nice combination. Mendez backs away looking to recover.
Kingston misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kingston controls Mendez momentarily but Mendez frees himself. #T1#
Kingston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Kingston's brow.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kingston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendez landing with the ground and pound.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Mendez stands up over Kingston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Mendez is proving a slippery customer.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Kingston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Kingston stands and steps away. Mendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Mendez.
Mendez lands with an overhand left.
Mitch Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez swings widly with a right hand
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Kingston. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Mendez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kingston enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kingston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston is controlling Mendez's posture.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kingston controls Mendez momentarily but Mendez frees himself.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kingston is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Kingston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Kingston is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Kingston's legs - danger averted.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston controls Mendez momentarily but Mendez frees himself.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez trying to control the position here.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Mendez is keeping the position.#T4#
Mendez wants to stand and escape but Kingston is having none of it.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Mendez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kingston misses.
Mendez cracks Kingston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kingston motions for Mendez to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Kingston lands.#T1#
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.
Kingston stuffs the takedown.
Kingston wants to slow Mendez down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kingston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kingston lands with a straight right. Mendez didn't see that one coming.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Mendez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Kingston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Mendez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingston in his tracks.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kingston's head backwards.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez cracks Kingston with an open hand slap.
Kingston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez with a jab.#T4#
Mendez moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez darts in looking for a takedown but Kingston gets double underhooks and turns Mendez into the cage.
Kingston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Kingston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mitch Kingston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Mendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingston, which made it look bad.
Kingston tries a quick counter leg kick but Mendez is wise to it.
Mitch Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Mendez has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mendez.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Mendez avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kingston throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Kingston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mendez.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Kingston misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez slips under a jab from Kingston.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendez dives in and grabs Kingston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kingston cracks Mendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendez punishes Kingston's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
Kingston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target. #T3#
Kingston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Mendez avoids it with no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Kingston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Kingston.#T4##TD#
Mendez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendez lands in his opponent's guard.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Kingston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Joe Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: NYF 40: Donal vs Daxton 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Baddock throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Baddock throws a body shot but no joy.
Baddock throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
A combination from Baddock does no damage.
Baddock throws a nice looking combination but Mendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baddock misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Baddock. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mendez.
Baddock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Baddock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddock throws a series of punches but Mendez moves out of range.
We've been informed that Baddock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baddock misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.#T1#
Baddock throws a combination. Mendez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baddock misses with a few strikes there.
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Baddock.
Mendez tries to counter with a takedown but Baddock is quick to defend against it.
Baddock misses with a looping right.
Mendez throws a nice looking combination but Baddock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Baddock.
Baddock connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Baddock.
Baddock throws a head kick that Mendez semi-blocks. #KD2#
Baddock lands a left and a right that send Mendez crashing to the mat, dazed. Baddock thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mendez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Mendez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baddock throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Baddock throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Mendez is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brendan Baddock!
After the big win, Brendan Baddock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Justen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Justen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendez's best efforts.
Justen has hold of Mendez's hands but Mendez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendez lands strikes from half guard.
Mendez drops an elbow to the side of Justen's head.
Justen is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez working over Justen with some ground and pound. Justen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Justen trying to get back to full guard but Mendez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Justen 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Justen hang on?
Mendez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Justen hang on?#ROC#Justen is rocked!
Justen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendez lands a big shot to the head and Justen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Mendez!
In defeat, Herbert Justen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm done... will now only focus on training my BJJ skills and support my teammates'.

Event: NYF 33: Mendez vs Simons 2
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Simons throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Simons looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.
Simons throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Simons.
Simons cracks Mendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Simons.
Mendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mendez glances at the clock... BAM! Simons nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mendez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mendez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons!
After winning the bout, Russ Simons thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Anudo tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away. #CL2#
Anudo closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Mendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Anudo.
Mendez misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anudo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Anudo.
Mendez misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Mendez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Anudo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anudo wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Anudo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anudo defending well though. #T1#
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anudo to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anudo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Anudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
Mendez wants to stand and escape but Anudo is having none of it.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Thunder Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mendez is trying to control the position but Anudo postures up.
Mendez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anudo's guard. #REVR#
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anudo wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez is looking to advance position but Anudo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Anudo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendez tries to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
Anudo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mendez because Anudo loaded up on that one. #T4#
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mendez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mendez tries to lock up and control but Anudo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendez is working to get back to half guard.
Anudo avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Anudo maintains control.
Mendez tries to hold on but Anudo postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Mendez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo 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#
Mendez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anudo back to the cage. Mendez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Anudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Anudo ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Mendez misses with the combination. #TD2#
Mendez gets caught napping as Anudo dives in and scores a takedown. Mendez manages to retain guard.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez is trying to control the position but Anudo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Anudo throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anudo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
Anudo moves out of range as Mendez throws a body kick.
Anudo is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Mendez misses.
Anudo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anudo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.#T2#
Mendez slips a jab from Anudo.
Mendez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendez takes a kick to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Anudo blocks the low kick.
Anudo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendez swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anudo tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anudo to the ground. Anudo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Anudo ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendez attempts a counter takedown but Anudo avoids it well and moves away.
Anudo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anudo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anudo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anudo misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes that sends Anudo to the canvas! Mendez follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Anudo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Anudo working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendez is aware though and is defending well.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anudo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Anudo blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendez is aware though and is defending well.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez throws a strike but Anudo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Anudo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Mendez can't keep his opponent in guard - Anudo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mendez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Anudo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anudo.
Anudo shoots in but no luck this time. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Mendez and sends Anudo crashing to the mat! Mendez follows him down to the mat - Anudo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Anudo is rocked!
Mendez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Anudo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mendez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!

Event: NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Mendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and Mendez counters with a two punch combo.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson sizes up Mendez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mendez moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Ferguson scores with a three punch combo!
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Ferguson works Mendez's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Mendez drops Ferguson with a right and a left! Mendez comes rushing in but Ferguson regains his composure and manages to keep Mendez in guard. #ROC#Ferguson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Ferguson wants to stand but Mendez is controlling the position.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
Mendez cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.#T2#
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Mendez postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson 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#
Mendez wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ferguson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendez trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Ferguson prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Mendez is pressing down on Ferguson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez, not yet.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mendez wants to control the position but Ferguson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Mendez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Joe Mendez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
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#
Mendez has a takedown stuffed.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mendez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferguson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mendez checks a leg kick.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Mendez's body. Mendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Niall Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Ferguson leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferguson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendez rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferguson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An inside leg kick from Ferguson misses.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Joe Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendez at a distance.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendez should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferguson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A bone on bone clash there as Mendez blocks the leg kick.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez tried to score with a low kick but Ferguson checks it.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendez throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Mendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Ferguson digs a good hook to Mendez's body.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Mendez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Mendez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferguson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mendez works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Mendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Ferguson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendez connects with a decent elbow.
Ferguson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendez connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Ferguson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendez working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Ferguson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ferguson 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#
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez is doing well to control the position and prevent Ferguson from advancing to side control.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Mendez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferguson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendez's head.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Mendez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Mendez misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mendez takes a step back to recover.
Ferguson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendez.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Mendez's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mendez misses with a head kick. #T1#
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mendez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferguson duly obliges.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Mendez's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferguson!
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson scores with a body shot.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Ferguson feints and then cracks Mendez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendez down.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Mendez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson lands a jab to Mendez's midsection.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily. #T3#
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Ferguson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
Ferguson thumps Mendez with a low kick.
Mendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mendez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendez should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mendez avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Mendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendez.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Niall Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Ferguson avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Ferguson.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mendez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferguson jabs Mendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson lands an overhand right.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferguson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ferguson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Mendez's leg. Mendez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson scores with a nice head shot.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Mendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a counter combo.
Ferguson throws a combination. Mendez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mendez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ferguson.#T3#
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferguson works over Mendez's head and body with a nice combination.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferguson duly obliges.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. Mendez shrugs it off though.
Mendez throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Mendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
Mendez throws a front kick aimed at Ferguson's knee but Ferguson avoids it well.
Mendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Mendez throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mendez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mendez walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson with a nice calf kick.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Ferguson punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Mendez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferguson!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson jabs Mendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendez. That did some damage!
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Mendez throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mendez avoids a kick to the body.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.#T2#
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow Mendez down.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Mendez blocks the low kick.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferguson duly obliges.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Mendez slips under a jab.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.
Mendez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendez is out of range. #TD#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard. #T3#
Mendez postures up.
Mendez trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendez works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferguson 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#
Ferguson is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now. #T4#
Ferguson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Mendez trying to hold on to Ferguson's head to control him but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mendez!
Mendez is looking to get to half guard.
Ferguson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mendez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendez blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niall Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: NYF 18: Mendez vs Simons
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Mendez cracks Simons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Russ Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mendez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Mendez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simons misses with an uppercut
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Simons misses with a looping right.
Mendez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simons sprawls and moves away.
Simons swings widly with a right hand
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Simons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendez misses its target.
Simons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Simons throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simons misses with a hook
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez swings for the body but Simons moves out of range.
Mendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Simons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mendez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Russ Simons's cut even more.#T1#
Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simons.
A jab from Simons misses.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simons as he jumps to the side.
Mendez throws a body punch but Simons moves out of range.
Simons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendez misses with a straight right.
Mendez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mendez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Simons counter with a right hand.
Simons scores with a punch to the head.
Simons looks to throw the jab but Mendez is out of range.
Simons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Simons cracks Mendez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mendez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Simons finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Joe Mendez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez misses with a body shot. #T2#
Simons scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Mendez is rocked!
Mendez slips a straight right by Simons.
Mendez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simons misses with a hook.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Simons.
Mendez lands a jab.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Simons.
Mendez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Mendez lands with a cross.
Simons throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simons looks winded!
Mendez lands with a hook. Simons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#The cut above Russ Simons's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simons throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
Mendez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mendez slips under a jab.
Mendez with a nice cross.
Simons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simons throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Russ Simons's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Simons is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mendez just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Simons has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Mendez!
Joe Mendez retains his heavyweight title!

Event: NYF 15: Mendez vs St.Claire 2
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Mendez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook
and Mendez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mendez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendez misses the target.
Saint-Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saint-Clair with a hook.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Saint-Clair shows good takedown defense.
Saint-Clair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint-Clair.#T1#
Mendez jabs at Saint-Clair's body.
Saint-Clair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Mendez slips a straight right by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez throwing a counter right hand but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saint-Clair misses with a double jab.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
Saint-Clair lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
Mendez scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez throws a hook but Saint-Clair blocks it.#T2#
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws out a counter right but Mendez avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Saint-Clair misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Saint-Clair misses with a straight left.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
A nice side step and Saint-Clair releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saint-Clair doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendez misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Mendez moves forwards but Saint-Clair connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saint-Clair jabs Mendez right on the nose. Mendez blinks but takes it well.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez is looking to wear down Saint-Clair with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saint-Clair missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint-Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Clair.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Saint-Clair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saint-Clair misses with a straight left. #T4#
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint-Clair circles away quickly and effectively.
Saint-Clair lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Saint-Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendez.
Mendez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mendez swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Mendez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mendez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Saint-Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LÃ©o Saint-Clair dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Saint-Clair.
A jab from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping right.
Mendez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Saint-Clair gets caught flat footed, as Mendez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint-Clair avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint-Clair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saint-Clair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Saint-Clair is keeping the position.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint-Clair has wrist control.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Mendez postures up in Saint-Clair's guard and throws a big left but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Mendez passes Saint-Clair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mendez with the ground and pound but Saint-Clair uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saint-Clair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendez's guard. #REVB#
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been informed that Saint-Clair has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saint-Clair has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Saint-Clair trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Mendez postures up in Saint-Clair's guard and throws a big left but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Saint-Clair keeps moving.
Mendez is in close to Saint-Clair's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez won't allow Saint-Clair to sweep him here.
Saint-Clair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez won't allow Saint-Clair to sweep him here.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Saint-Clair trying to keep a closed guard but Mendez is proving a slippery customer.
Saint-Clair has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Saint-Clair trying to control the position.
Saint-Clair pulls Mendez in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Saint-Clair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saint-Clair's head.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow. #ROC#Saint-Clair is rocked!
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint-Clair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saint-Clair is still in real trouble! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow.
Mendez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Saint-Clair'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 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!
Joe Mendez retains his heavyweight title!

Event: NYF 12: St. Claire vs Mendez
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Saint-Clair gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint-Clair keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Saint-Clair wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saint-Clair looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez 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.#T1#
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint-Clair has wrist control.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saint-Clair is pulling down on Mendez's head to control his posture.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint-Clair has wrist control.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Saint-Clair keeps moving.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow.
Mendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saint-Clair is looking to improve his position.
Saint-Clair is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saint-Clair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Mendez 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.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saint-Clair's head. #T3#
Saint-Clair is controlling Mendez's trapped leg to prevent Mendez from advancing to side control.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint-Clair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint-Clair throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Mendez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saint-Clair on his heels. He'll look to pass Saint-Clair's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendez lands a couple of elbows.
Saint-Clair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Saint-Clair.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez throws an elbow that misses. Saint-Clair uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendez's guard. Nice move by Saint-Clair!#REVR#
Mendez managing to control the position.
Saint-Clair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saint-Clair.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint-Clair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint-Clair postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
That's time! Saint-Clair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saint-Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
We've been told by Saint-Clair's head coaches at Glory 4 Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Mendez throws a counter combo.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Mendez throws a hook but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint-Clair connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saint-Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saint-Clair with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saint-Clair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Mendez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saint-Clair.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saint-Clair's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint-Clair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saint-Clair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saint-Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saint-Clair is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Saint-Clair misses with a body punch
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Saint-Clair is rocked!#T2#
Saint-Clair lands with a hook. Mendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
Saint-Clair throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Saint-Clair misses its intended target.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mendez has knocked Saint-Clair down with a huge combo! Mendez steps away and waves a wobbly Saint-Clair back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Saint-Clair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint-Clair seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.#KD2#
Mendez drops Saint-Clair with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saint-Clair looks back up at him and smiles so Mendez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The fighters circling - Mendez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Saint-Clair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.
Saint-Clair scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendez should have avoided that one.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair with a nice cross.
Saint-Clair leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mendez.
Saint-Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendez stuns Saint-Clair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint-Clair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendez ducks right into an uppercut from Saint-Clair.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Saint-Clair sprawls well.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping right.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint-Clair misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Mendez manages to pass to side control.
Saint-Clair is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Saint-Clair manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saint-Clair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Mendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Saint-Clair thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair lands with an overhand left.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Mendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls well. He's pushed Mendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Mendez avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Saint-Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair misses with a shot to the body
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
Mendez lands with a hook. Saint-Clair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saint-Clair counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Saint-Clair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint-Clair cracks Mendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendez loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.#TD2#
Mendez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saint-Clair to the ground. Mendez is now in Saint-Clair's guard.
Saint-Clair trying to control the position.
Joe Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez slips a nice elbow through Saint-Clair's hands, connecting with Saint-Clair's forehead.
Saint-Clair taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez uses his free foot to push down on Saint-Clair's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez has Saint-Clair pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Saint-Clair from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saint-Clair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez managing to control the position.
Saint-Clair trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint-Clair throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LÃ©o Saint-Clair clearly takes 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.#R4#
Saint-Clair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saint-Clair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saint-Clairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saint-Clair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Saint-Clair throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.
Mendez swinging wildly here.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saint-Clair looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.
Mendez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saint-Clair defends it well.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
Saint-Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint-Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendez.
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Saint-Clair tests Mendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saint-Clair looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.#T2#
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendez is pressing down on Saint-Clair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saint-Clair is holding on for now.
Mendez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Saint-Clair's thigh. Saint-Clair counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saint-Clair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saint-Clair wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him. #T3#
Saint-Clair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendez's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendez holds on and takes a little breather.
Saint-Clair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint-Clair controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saint-Clair puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Saint-Clair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez trying to control but Saint-Clair postures up.
Saint-Clair throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez wants to control but Saint-Clair is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez slips a straight right by Saint-Clair.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saint-Clair pinned against the cage. Saint-Clair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that LÃ©o Saint-Clair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Saint-Clair avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saint-Clair avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.#T1#
Saint-Clair misses with a straight right.
Mendez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saint-Clair with a body shot.
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Saint-Clair lands with an overhand left.
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint-Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Saint-Clair avoids it easily.
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Saint-Clair moves away and avoids it.
Saint-Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair scores with a jab.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Mendez feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Saint-Clair swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Saint-Clair lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Saint-Clair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Jab from Saint-Clair.#TD2#
Mendez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
Mendez throws a strike but Saint-Clair rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saint-Clair wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saint-Clair trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Saint-Clair postures up.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez, not yet.
Saint-Clair wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saint-Clair not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint-Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint-Clair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendez blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint-Clair lands with a right hand.
Saint-Clair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.

And that's the end of the fight!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saint-Clair 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Mendez!
Joe Mendez is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Mendez throws a hook but Kuznecov blocks it.
Kuznecov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendez's head.#TD2#
Kuznecov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendez did well to prevent Kuznecov getting side control.
Mendez trying to control but Kuznecov postures up.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Kuznecov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznecov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez trying to control but Kuznecov postures up.
Kuznecov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendez tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Kuznecov drops an elbow to the side of Mendez's head.
Mendez won't allow Kuznecov to pass to mount.
Mendez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Kuznecov is controlling well.
Mendez is looking to control Kuznecov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Kuznecov content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuznecov lands with a right hand.
Mendez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez attempts a counter takedown but Kuznecov avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuznecov is defended easily by Mendez.#T3#
Kuznecov misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznecov tries to move into range but Mendez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Mendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuznecov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendez is in Kuznecov's guard.
Kuznecov keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Kuznecov wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Kuznecov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznecov is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.#T4#
Kuznecov has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznecov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez won't allow Kuznecov to sweep him here.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuznecov is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznecov keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez 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#
Mendez throws a series of punches but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mendez. No joy for Kuznecov on that attempt.
Kuznecov connects with the punch.
Kuznecov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Kuznecov misses.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Mendez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuznecov is defended easily by Mendez.#T1#
Mendez scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Kuznecov.
Kuznecov looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
Kuznecov shoots and misses #KD#
and Mendez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuznecov! Mendez lets Kuznecov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kuznecov is rocked!
Kuznecov is breathing heavily.
Kuznecov drops his hands momentarily. Mendez doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kuznecov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kuznecov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Mendez!

Event: NYF 8: Mith vs Ferguson
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Listenoise closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mendez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Listenoise is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez looks to land a right hand but Listenoise moved out of range.
Listenoise wants to counter with a clinch but Mendez pushes him away.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Listenoise.
Mendez feinted with a counter takedown.
Listenoise wants to clinch but Mendez slips to the side#TD#
and Mendez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Listenoise's guard.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendez is in close to Listenoise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Listenoise has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Listenoise's legs - danger averted.
Listenoise has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Listenoise is rocked!
Mendez 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.
Mendez gets to his feet and stands over Listenoise, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Listenoise felt that one! Mendez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Listenoise from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!

Event: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Be tries to land a leg kick but Mendez saw it coming and moves away.
Mendez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Jota Be has been cut.
Mendez looks to land a right hand but Be moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Be misses the target.
Mendez misses the jab.
Be feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Be misses the target.
Mendez works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Be under the eye.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mendez throws a shot to the body.
Be fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendez misses with a left hand
and Be counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendez thinking.
Mendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Be is just out of range.
Be is looking to counter punch.
Mendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Be throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Be looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
And Mendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Be pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Mendez connects with a nice looking jab.
Be takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Be rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Be.
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!
Mendez lands a big right hook! Be looks hurt but is still standing! Mendez lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Be falls down and Mendez dives in with a huge hammer fist! Be's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mendez runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Mendez!

Event: Highland 209
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Quama loads up on a big right hand but Mendez slips the punch.
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quama manages to avoid it.
Quama misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
Quama misses with a looping left.
Mendez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quama sprawls and moves away.
Mendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quama misses with a body shot.
Mendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quama looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Mendez misses with a looping right.
Mendez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Quama drops Mendez with a beautiful combination! Mendez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Quama is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Mendez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Mendez has been cut.
Quama moves in close and cracks Mendez with a massive right hand! Mendez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Quama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiase Quama!
Kiase Quama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Zahari thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Zahari.
Zahari closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side #TD#
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mendez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zahari wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Zahari keeps moving.
Zahari is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendez dives into side control. #T1#
Mendez landing strikes.
Zahari pushes Mendez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zahari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mendez scores with punches from side control.
Zahari taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT#That has opened up Ghasem Zahari's cut even more.
Mendez trying to control the action but Zahari is working from the bottom.
Zahari taking a bit of punishment here - Mendez scoring with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Ghasem Zahari's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mendez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet.
Zahari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Mendez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Zahari looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mendez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!

Event: VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Green misses with a combination
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Green.
Green looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Mendez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Calvin Green has been cut.
Mendez slips a straight right by Green.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calvin Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.#TD#
Mendez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Mendez won't allow Green to sweep him here. #T1#
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendez drops an elbow to the side of Green's head.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green is trying to stand.
Green is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Mendez is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez. #T2#
Green is trying to stand.
Green is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green trying to control here.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Green is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Green looks like he's trying to stand up.
Green is staying active underneath Mendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Green can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez working Green over with strikes. #T3#
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendez throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
Green is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Mendez there. #CUT#That has opened up Calvin Green's cut even more.
Green manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#The cut above Calvin Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Mendez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Green working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Mendez.#TD#
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Mendez throws a strike aimed at the side of Green's head but Green avoids it well.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Green wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Green is trying to stand back up but Mendez is controlling him
Green tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mendez manages to move to mount!
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mendez landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#Calvin Green's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvin Green's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Mendez!

Event: VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Mendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Feynman defends well and Mendez ends up having to push Feynman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Feynman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mendez throws an off balance right hand
and Feynman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Feynman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Mendez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Feynman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Feynman throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez misses with a body shot
and Feynman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feynman misses with a hook to the body
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Feynman connects with a body shot.#T1#
Feynman works Mendez's body with a nice hook.
Feynman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD#
Feynman lands a big uppercut and Mendez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mendez looks OK. Feynman waves Mendez back to his feet!
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Feynman counters with a big right hand! Oh Mendez is in trouble here! Feynman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Feynman!
Richard Feynman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 94 Feynman vs Tartakov
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fistle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fistle slips a jab from Mendez.
Shaun Fistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fistle blocks a jab.
Fistle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fistle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fistle keeps working.
Fistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fistle defending well though.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fistle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Mendez misses with a head shot. Fistle uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fistle tries to get out of the position.
Fistle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fistle has wrist control.
Fistle trying to control the position.
Fistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez stands up over Fistle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mendez scores with a takedown into Fistle's guard.
Mendez trying to control but Fistle is working from the bottom.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Fistle blocks nicely. #T3#
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez postures up in Fistle's guard and throws a big left but Fistle blocks it.
Mendez landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fistle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Fistle blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fistle misses with a looping left.
Mendez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fistle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaun Fistle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez slips a jab from Fistle.
A telegraphed right hand from Fistle misses the target.
Mendez staying out of range there.
And Mendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Fistle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Fistle.
Fistle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendez momentarily.
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Fistle saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fistle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Fistle misses its intended target.
Mendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mendez slips under a jab.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fistle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendez digs a good body shot into Fistle's ribs.
Fistle dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
A little feinted left hand from Fistle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fistle misses the body punch
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Fistle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fistle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fistle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendez slips under a jab from Fistle.
Fistle with a hook.
Fistle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fistle finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendez's head.
Fistle lunges at Mendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendez's hand. #T1#
Fistle lands an overhand right.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fistle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fistle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez trying to control but Fistle is working from the bottom.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Fistle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez stays in close to Fistle's body and controls the position. #T2#
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fistle's head.
Mendez stays in close to Fistle's body and controls the position.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fistle keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fistle misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fistle misses the target.
Fistle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Fistle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
And Mendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Fistle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fistle connects with the punch.#T3#
Fistle swings widly with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Mendez blocks a jab.#TD2#
Mendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fistle!
Mendez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mendez breaks from Fistle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mendez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Joe Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fistle blocking the ground and pound.
Mendez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fistle's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Fistle is rocked!
Fistle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mendez. #T4#
Mendez breaks from Fistle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Fistle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mendez working Fistle over with strikes here.
Fistle is looking to improve his position but Mendez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fistle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mendez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Mendez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fistle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mendez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez 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#
Mendez scores with a nice head shot.
Fistle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendez's hands.
Mendez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Fistle.
A cross from Fistle lands.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fistle throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Fistle avoids it with no problem.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Mendez.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Fistle misses with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fistle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fistle avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fistle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Fistle.
Mendez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fistle defends it well.
Mendez is looking to clinch.
Fistle throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
A big right from Fistle misses.
Fistle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fistle misses the shot to the body.
Fistle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mendez misses with a looping right.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fistle.
The fighters circling - Fistle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fistle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Fistle. #T2#
Mendez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fistle lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Fistle finds it's target.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fistle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fistle throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaun Fistle is winning the standup battle so far.
Fistle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fistle misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fistle defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fistle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendez's head.
Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fistle.
Mendez misses with a jab to the body
and Fistle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fistle throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Fistle avoids it easily.
Fistle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fistle throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mendez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Mendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mendez lands an elbow.
Mendez trying to control the position but Fistle is working away.
Mendez working the ground and pound.
Mendez scores with punches from side control.
Mendez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fistle tries to control but Mendez manages to take his back.#T4#
Mendez punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fistle avoids the strikes from Mendez.
Mendez cracks Fistle with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fistle from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mendez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mendez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mendez misses with punches from the back.
Mendez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Fistle to escape the position.
Shaun Fistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Mendez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

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 Shaun Fistle.
I think Mendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Vollan jabs Mendez right on the nose. Mendez blinks but takes it well.
Mendez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Vollan moves into the clinch successfully.
Vollan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vollan lands with a light punch inside.
Vollan lands with a light punch inside.
Vollan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vollan.
Mendez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Vollan.
Vollan lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Vollan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vollan throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Mendez counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vollan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vollan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Mendez controlling the action here. #T1#
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vollan is looking to improve his position.
Mendez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendez wants to take a breather but Vollan is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
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. Mendez connects with a nice short shot to Vollan's temple.
Vollan is trying to control but can't.
Vollan is not content to let Mendez control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vollan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendez looks to land a strike but Vollan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vollan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vollan moves in looking to clinch but Mendez pushes him off.
Mendez fails with the takedown.
Vollan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Vollan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendez.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Vollan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vollan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vollan walks into a left hand.
Mendez cracks Vollan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vollan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vollan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vollan.
It looked like Vollan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mendez.
Mendez misses with a two punch combination.
Vollan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
Mendez slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vollan. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendez misses the target.
Vollan is looking to clinch.
Mendez throws a hook but Vollan blocks it.
Vollan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Mendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Vollan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vollan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Joe Mendez has been cut.
Vollan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Vollan moves to clinch but Mendez breaks away
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Havardr Vollan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Mendez's cut.
That's time! Vollan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Mendez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mendez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Mendez.
Mendez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mendez is trying to ground and pound but Vollan uses the momentary lack of control by Mendez to regain half guard.
Vollan taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vollan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Mendez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vollan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Vollan dodges it nicely.
Mendez slips a nice elbow through Vollan's hands, connecting with Vollan's forehead.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vollan trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vollan tests Mendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joe Mendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vollan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
Vollan swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Vollan slips a jab from Mendez.
Nice straight punches there by Vollan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vollan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vollan or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendez, which made it look bad.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Vollan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vollan pinned against the cage. Vollan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Mendez punishes Vollan's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vollan.
Vollan throws out a powerful jab.
Vollan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Mendez takes one to the side of the head.
Mendez misses with a hook. Vollan ducked under it nicely.
Vollan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Vollan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mendez! Vollan lets Mendez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mendez is rocked!
Havardr Vollan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Vollan tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Mendez throws a body punch but Vollan moves out of range. #T4#
Mendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Vollan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vollan counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mendez out cold! What a finish! Vollan is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Havardr Vollan!

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Young drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage. #BC#
Young manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Young misses #TD2#
and Mendez counters with a takedown into side control.
Young on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young tries to get out of the position.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young regains half guard, as Mendez was trying to land strikes.
Mendez is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Mendez.
Mendez works his way into full mount!
Mendez misses with a head shot.#T1#
Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
Young is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Young is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mendez working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendez misses with a head shot.
Mendez unloading with bombs!
Young taking shots to the head.
Mendez lands a big shot there that rocks Young but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Young is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mendez controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mendez raining down shots from the mount!
Mendez looking to ground and pound but Young is blocking nicely.
Mendez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Young is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Mendez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young is trying to stand.
Mendez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Young is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Young is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mendez 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.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Mendez's attempts to control the action.
Mendez dominating with strikes here.
Mendez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mendez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
We've been informed that Mendez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mendez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Young's face.
Mendez misses with a head shot.
Mendez misses with a head shot.
Mendez breaks from Young's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendez thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez scoring with strikes but Young is staying in there.
Young holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mendez landing strikes from the mount and Young is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Young falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Mendez lands a stunning uppercut that sends Young to the mat!
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.
Mendez throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Mendez slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendez is nestled in close to Young, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Young is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well.
Mendez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Young holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mendez lands a heavy elbow.
A big strike lands for Mendez! That's really hurt Young and he's turned his back - Mendez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mendez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!

Event: VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters
Date: May 30, 2022

#R1#
Dingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dingo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Mendez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dingo throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Mendez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendez lands with an overhand left.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dingo throws a shot to the body.
Mendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dingo.
Dingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingo.
Dingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Dingo lands a nice hook to Mendez's body. Mendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zahn Dingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Dingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez.
Mendez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Dingo.
Dingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez takes one to the side of the head.
Dingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
It looked like Mendez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dingo.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Dingo is just out of range.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dingo tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dingo to the ground. Dingo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dingo.
Mendez walks into a left hand.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with Dingo, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes Dingo against the cage but Dingo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Dingo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Mendez lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingo. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendez tries to move into range but Dingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Mendez has been cut.
Mendez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendez misses its target.
Dingo takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Dingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the body from Mendez misses
and Dingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Mendez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dingo throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Dingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dingo.
Mendez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mendez moves out of range as Dingo strikes.#KD2#
Dingo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mendez sprawling to the canvas! Mendez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dingo finish him?!
Dingo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendez is out of range.
Mendez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dingo throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
Dingo punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Zahn Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Dingo. That snapped Mendez's head back.
Dingo throws a big shot that misses.
Dingo cracks Mendez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mendez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dingo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mendez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahn Dingo!

Event: VFC 73 Fistle vs Mendez
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendez.
Mendez has control of an arm but Fistle manages to advance to Mendez's back!
Mendez tries to roll but Fistle sticks to his back.
Mendez is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fistle is trying to stick to Mendez's back but Mendez is turning into Fistle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fistle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendez.
Fistle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Fistle blocks nicely.
Mendez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Fistle is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fistle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fistle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Fistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fistle tries to get out of the position.
Fistle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Mendez lands strikes from half guard.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Fistle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Fistle dodges it nicely.
Fistle is staying active underneath Mendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez is trying to control. Fistle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fistle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez defending well as Fistle loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Mendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Mendez.
Fistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Mendez shoots in and bounces Fistle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendez throws an elbow that misses. Fistle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendez's guard. Nice move by Fistle!#REVR#
Mendez has control of Fistle's left arm, preventing Fistle from doing any damage. #T4#
Mendez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fistle is one step ahead there.
Mendez pulls Fistle in close to prevent any damage.
Fistle preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fistle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fistle is fighting to break Mendez's control of his arms but Mendez 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.

Joe Mendez 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#
Fistle misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Mendez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fistle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaun Fistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez throws a body punch but Fistle moves out of range.
Fistle misses with a hook #TD2#
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Mendez.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fistle keeps working.
Mendez 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.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fistle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Mendez is nestled in close to Fistle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Fistle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Mendez is looking to advance position but Fistle won't allow it.
Mendez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fistle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendez drops an elbow to the side of Fistle's head.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Mendez content to control rather than advance.
Fistle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez throwing shots but Fistle is blocking nicely.
Mendez throwing shots but Fistle is blocking nicely.
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Fistle dodges it nicely.
Mendez throwing shots but Fistle is blocking nicely.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Mendez wants to take a breather but Fistle is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendez throws a right hand that Fistle ducks under and follows up with a left that Fistle also avoids with ease.
Fistle misses with a looping left.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fistle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Fistle parries the strikes from Mendez easily there. Mendez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fistle to escape.
Mendez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fistle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mendez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Mendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fistle dodges the ground and pound from Mendez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Mendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Mendez lands.#TD2#
Mendez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fistle was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendez throws a strike but Fistle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fistle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Mendez is working Fistle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendez stands up over Fistle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fistle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fistle's head.
Mendez postures up in Fistle's guard and throws a big left but Fistle blocks it.
Fistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fistle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Mendez is working Fistle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendez postures up in Fistle's guard and throws a big left but Fistle blocks it.
Mendez is in close to Fistle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fistle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Fistle pushes him off.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Fistle moves out of range.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fistle!
Fistle dodges the ground and pound from Mendez.
Joe Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mendez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mendez 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.
Fistle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mendez punching from mount but Fistle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mendez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mendez unloads with some shots from mount but Fistle bucks and avoids them well.
Fistle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendez punching from mount but Fistle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mendez 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. #T4#
Mendez punching from mount but Fistle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mendez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendez landing strikes from the mount and Fistle is in trouble!
Mendez controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Mendez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mendez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mendez is landing with some decent strikes but Fistle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fistle is in a horrible position here. Mendez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shaun Fistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Fistle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Mendez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendez 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Joe Mendez!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Joe Mendez!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Joe Mendez!

Joe Mendez wins by unanimous decision!

Event: VFC 63 Dye vs Parker
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Anudo misses the shot to the body.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendez as he avoids it easily.
Mendez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anudo quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anudo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Anudo working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Anudo has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Anudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mendez cracks Anudo with a solid left hand.
Mendez landing with the ground and pound.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anudo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendez is aware though and is defending well.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Anudo blocks nicely. #T2#
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
Mendez throws a strike but Anudo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendez keeping full guard, as Anudo tries to pass.
Mendez controlling the position.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anudo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
Anudo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendez controls the pace.#SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mendez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anudo has passed into side control.
Mendez is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mendez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Anudo isn't that keen on the idea.
Anudo lands a big shot there that rocks Mendez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendez tries to get out of the position.
Anudo lands a nice shot to the head.
Mendez tries to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
Mendez is bucking up trying to escape but Anudo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anudo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mendez tries to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mendez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anudo's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
Anudo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendez is fighting to break Anudo's control of his arms but Anudo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well.
Anudo working over Mendez with some ground and pound. Mendez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Anudo wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anudo on the ground.
Mendez trying to control but Anudo postures up.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Mendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez trying to control but Anudo postures up.
Anudo trying to pass the guard but Mendez defending well.
Anudo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Anudo is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anudo prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Anudo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez is doing well to control the position and prevent Anudo from advancing to side control.
Anudo wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
Anudo slips a nice elbow through Mendez's hands, connecting with Mendez's forehead.
Mendez trying to control but Anudo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anudo lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Anudo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Anudo trying to control from half guard but Mendez is working away.
Ground and pound from Anudo.
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anudo trying to mount his opponent but Mendez defends it.
Anudo is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mendez pulls Anudo in close to prevent any damage. #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.
Anudo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anudo advances to half guard.
Mendez has a hand on Anudo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anudo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez 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.

Mac Anudo 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Anudo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendez.
Mendez backing away here, and Anudo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Anudo throws a solid leg kick but Mendez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anudo.
Anudo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendez as he avoids it easily.
Anudo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anudo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendez.
Anudo misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anudo is looking to slow Mendez down with leg kicks.
Anudo misses the jab.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anudo. #T1#
Mendez misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Anudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendez's guard.
Mendez can't keep his opponent in guard - Anudo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Anudo is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendez is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Mendez is looking to control Anudo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Anudo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendez is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Mendez is defending against the submission attempts here by Anudo.
Anudo is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.#T3#
Anudo uses his free foot to push down on Mendez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mendez.
Anudo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Anudo's attempts to control the action.
Anudo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anudo working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Anudo has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB2#
Anudo wants to finish this one by submission but Mendez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anudo.
Anudo looking to control but Mendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendez is looking to get to half guard.
Anudo lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Joe Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Anudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anudo content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anudo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!

Event: VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Mendez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Mendez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.#TD2#
Mendez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendez defends well.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendez 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.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendez is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Smith has an active guard here but Mendez has managed to pass into half guard.
Mendez working Smith over with strikes.
Mendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Smith wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
Mendez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mendez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Smith is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mendez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Smith from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mendez! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!
The defeated Oliver Smith had this to say: 'You win some you lose some. I will be back and I am going sleep some of you fools.'.

Event: VFC 47 Meltdown
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Newton shoots in.
Mendez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Newton shoots in but Mendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. 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.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Mendez is quick to defend against it.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendez swivels and escapes.
Mendez lands a nice hook to Newton's body. Newton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Mendez gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage.
Newton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mendez is defending well.
Newton looking to stall.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendez as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.#T2#
Mendez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Newton passes into half guard.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Newton is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Newton not doing much here. #T3#
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
Newton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Newton is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
Newton moves nicely into side control.
Mendez tries to improve position but can't.
Mendez regains half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Newton works his way into full mount!
Newton wants to control the pace but Mendez is squirming around nicely.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.#SUB#
Newton looking for a guillotine from mount but Mendez is having none of it.
Newton avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton looking to control but Mendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Newton's cut.
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#
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Newton shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mendez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendez misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendez won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez is looking to reverse the position.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Newton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Isaac Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton trying to control the position but Mendez is working away. #T1#
Mendez tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.
Newton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mendez!
Newton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mendez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendez tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Newton's attempts to control the action.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.#T2#
Newton landing shots from mount.
Newton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton controlling from mount.
Newton tries to control but Mendez wriggling away.
Mendez really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Newton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendez shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Newton isn't that keen on the idea.
Newton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Newton working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Mendez tries to improve his position but Newton has taken his back! Newton has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mendez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Newton pushes Mendez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Newton!
After winning the bout, Isaac Newton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 27 Vandals Validation
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Ettridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ettridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez tries a body shot but Ettridge blocks it.
Ettridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Mendez gets an underhook and turns Ettridge into the cage.
Ettridge has Mendez pushed against the cage.
Ettridge letting Mendez take a breather here.#BC#
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge misses with a combination
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Ettridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mendez scores with a nice strike.
Ettridge closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Ettridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Ettridge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Ettridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ettridge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ettridge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mendez keeping control of the position.
Ettridge stops Mendez from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ettridge seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ettridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettridge is just out of range.
Nice shot by Mendez.
Mendez misses with a looping right.#T4#
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ettridge.
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendez jabs Ettridge right on the nose. Ettridge blinks but takes it well.
Ettridge throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown. Ettridge fights it but they end up in guard.
Ettridge looks winded!
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Ettridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ettridge's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
That's time! Mendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendez cracks a nice hook into Ettridge's ribs.
Ettridge goes for a double leg but Mendez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendez continues to drive forward.
Mendez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ettridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Mendez cracks Ettridge with a solid left hand.
Mendez distracts Ettridge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ettridge is breathing heavily.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ettridge's head.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ettridge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mendez has picked Ettridge up and slammed him! Ettridge can't keep hold of the triangle and Mendez manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Mendez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mendez working the body and head with strikes.
Mendez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mendez scoring with punches and elbows.
Ettridge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ettridge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Mendez working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Mendez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez working the body and head with strikes.
Mendez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ettridge on the ground.
Mendez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Ettridge is rocked!
Ettridge taking a bit of punishment here - Mendez scoring with strikes.
Ettridge is still in real trouble! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez working the head with strikes.
Mendez scoring with punches from side control.
Mendez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ettridge is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mendez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!

Event: VFC 18 Mid Week Mauling
Date: Feb 10, 2022

#R1#
Spade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendez.
Mendez moves out of range as Spade strikes.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spade throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
A big right from Spade misses.
Spade tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spade missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spade takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Spade misses.
Mendez moves out of range as Spade strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Spade is avoiding it.
Spade looks to throw the jab but Mendez is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Spade.#TD#
Mendez feints and as Spade raises his hands in defense, Mendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Spade's brow.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Spade is retaining full guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Spade blocks nicely.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Spade.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spade is keeping the position for now.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Mendez works over Spade with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendez landing with the ground and pound.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Spade has wrist control.
Mendez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Spade blocks nicely.
Mendez 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.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendez trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Mendez distracts Spade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez distracts Spade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#It looks like Ace Spade has been cut.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Spade is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ace Spade's cut even more.
Mendez postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Spade wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Mendez stands up over Spade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendez stands up over Spade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#The cut above Ace Spade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendez trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Spade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spade misses with a looping left.
Mendez throwing a counter right hand but Spade manages to avoid it.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spade throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mendez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ace Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez looks to throw the jab but Spade is out of range.
Good shot there by Spade.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Spade.
Mendez tries to counter with a takedown but Spade is quick to defend against it.
Mendez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spade connects with a single shot there.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spade.
Mendez feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade misses with a few strikes there.
Mendez loads up on a big right hand but Spade slips the punch.
Spade throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez. #T1#
Spade slips a jab and a cross from Mendez.
Mendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spade.
Spade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ace Spade seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spade wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is dominant here and he's now got Spade's back!
Mendez lands a shot to the body.
Mendez 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 Spade!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Mendez lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Spade tries to escape the position.
Mendez is riding his opponent, not letting Spade buck him off.
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mendez landing with strikes.
Mendez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
You can see the frustration on Spade's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mendez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mendez.
Spade wants to get back to his feet.
Mendez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Spade up.
Spade is still in real trouble! Can Mendez finish him?#CUT#Ace Spade's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ace Spade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Mendez!

Event: VFC 8 Chokeout
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Schrodinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Schrodinger gets caught napping as Mendez dives in and scores a takedown. Schrodinger manages to retain guard.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schrodinger's head.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrodinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez stays in close to Schrodinger's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrodinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schrodinger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mendez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#It looks like Erwin Schrodinger has been cut.#T1#
Mendez stands up over Schrodinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2# Erwin Schrodinger's cut is getting worse.
Mendez working some strikes from top position.#CUT2# Erwin Schrodinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schrodinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Schrodinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schrodinger tries to get out of the position.
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schrodinger misses the shot to the body.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schrodinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schrodinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Schrodinger walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Erwin Schrodinger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Erwin Schrodinger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Mendez!

Event: VFC 4 Champs
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Newton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mendez quickly recovers to half guard.
Newton wants to take a breather but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Newton in particular looking to stall.
Mendez is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Newton is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Newton works his way into full mount!
Newton unloads with some shots from mount but Mendez bucks and avoids them well.
Newton lands a couple of good shots and Mendez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Newton tries to keep control of the position but Mendez is staying busy.
Newton misses with an elbow to the head.
Mendez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Newton 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.
Newton is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mendez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Newton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mendez covering up well under a series of strikes from Newton.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.#T2#
Mendez wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Newton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mendez rolls, trying to escape but Newton keeps control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendez keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendez prevents Newton from getting a body triangle.
Mendez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez covers up after that shot from Newton. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mendez is keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
Newton is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendez is controlling his hands well.
Newton lands strikes to the head.
Mendez takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mendez trying to control but not successfully.
Newton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Newton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Newton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Newton apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD#
Newton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newton is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
Mendez wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Newton is trying to control. Mendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Newton is trying for a kimura here. Mendez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Newton wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Newton!
After winning the bout, Isaac Newton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Bagwell throws a nice looking combination but Mendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Bagwell closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez working aggressively here.
Mendez wants to break free but Bagwell has control.
Bagwell prevents a body shot from Mendez.
Mendez misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bagwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bagwell.
Bagwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bagwell misses with a double jab
and Mendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bagwell connects with the punch.#T1#
Bagwell misses with a looping right.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bagwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Mendez. That snapped Bagwell's head back.
Bagwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeff Bagwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Mendez. #CL#
Bagwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendez is trying to break the clinch but Bagwell is controlling him.
Mendez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez lands a nice uppercut.
Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bagwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Mendez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagwell's elbow.
Mendez tries to throw a body punch but Bagwell avoids it by throwing Mendez back against the cage.
Mendez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bagwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendez connects with a body shot that sends Bagwell's belly button to the back.
Mendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez punishes Bagwell's body with a nice straight punch.
Bagwell misses with a double jab
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Bagwell drops his hands momentarily and Mendez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bagwell is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it. #CL#
Bagwell has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bagwell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mendez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mendez as Bagwell tries to tie him up.
Mendez throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Mendez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendez effectively controlling the action here.
Mendez taking a breather.
Bagwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendez avoids it.#BC#
Bagwell manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Mendez takes a swing at Bagwell's ribcage but misses.
Bagwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bagwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bagwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bagwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Bagwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bagwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Bagwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bagwell defends it well.
Mendez punishes Bagwell's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Bagwell drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bagwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendez's brow.
Bagwell is pushing Mendez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Mendez will probably get the nod.
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#
Mendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bagwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagwell misses with a left hand
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendez.#CUT2#It looks like Jeff Bagwell has been cut.
Mendez jabs at Bagwell's body.
Mendez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bagwell rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bagwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mendez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bagwell some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez grinds an elbow into Bagwell's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez cracks Bagwell with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Bagwell taking a bit of punishment here - Mendez scoring with strikes.
Mendez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bagwell wants to get back to his feet.
Mendez lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez 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.
Mendez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mendez controls the position from side control.
Mendez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bagwell tries to escape but Mendez is in control.
Mendez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Mendez scoring with punches and elbows.
Mendez trying to control the position but Bagwell is working away.
Bagwell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendez connects with a decent elbow.
Mendez cracks Bagwell with a big right hand but Bagwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bagwell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mendez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bagwell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mendez is trying to ground and pound but Bagwell uses the momentary lack of control by Mendez to regain half guard.
Mendez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Mendez trying to control from Bagwell's half guard. Bagwell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bagwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendez postures up in Bagwell's guard and throws a big left but Bagwell blocks it.
Mendez won't allow Bagwell to get back to his feet. #ES#
Bagwell has his feet on Mendez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bagwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bagwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Mendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bagwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendez lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez catches Bagwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bagwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bagwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joe Mendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Mendez.
Good shot there by Mendez.
Jeff Bagwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagwell throws a right hand that misses
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwell moves in looking to clinch but Mendez pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Bagwell's cut.
That's time! Bagwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendez lands with a good body shot.
Bagwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendez misses with a two punch combination.
Bagwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendez cracks a nice hook into Bagwell's ribs.
Mendez lands a right hook to the body.
Mendez scores with a hook.
Bagwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.
Jeff Bagwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Mendez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bagwell to the canvas! Bagwell doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mendez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!

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