Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 75
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Greyvine avoids the body shot from Mendiola.
Greyvine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greyvine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyvine.
Mendiola loads up on a big right hand but Greyvine slips the punch.
Mendiola moves out of range as Greyvine strikes.
Mendiola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greyvine has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mendiola is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Greyvine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendiola slips a jab and a cross from Greyvine. #CL2#
Greyvine pushes Mendiola up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendiola goes for a takedown attempt but Greyvine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greyvine with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Greyvine enables Mendiola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Greyvine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greyvine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendiola.
Greyvine striking from the bottom here. #T1#
Greyvine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mendiola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greyvine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendiola stopping the sweep attempt from Greyvine.
Greyvine controlling Mendiola's posture.
Greyvine trying to keep a closed guard but Mendiola is proving a slippery customer.
Mendiola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendiola stopping the sweep attempt from Greyvine.
Greyvine keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greyvine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendiola misses with a body shot.
Mendiola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greyvine throws out the jab.
Mendiola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendiola throws a body shot but no joy.
Greyvine tries to bum rush Mendiola with a series of wild strikes but Mendiola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greyvine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greyvine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendiola moves away.#TD#
Mendiola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Greyvine to the mat! Greyvine manages to get full guard.

Greyvine pushes Mendiola off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mendiola misses with a hook. Greyvine ducked under it nicely.
Greyvine scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Sabas Mendiola has been cut.#T3#
A nice combination there by Mendiola.
Mendiola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greyvine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendiola's hands.
Greyvine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendiola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendiola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyvine.
Mendiola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greyvine lands a nice hook to Mendiola's body. Mendiola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendiola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greyvine at a distance.
Mendiola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greyvine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyvine.
Mendiola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greyvine misses with the combination.
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!
Mendiola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Mendiola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Greyvine moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendiola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendiola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greyvine lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greyvine can't find room to land a body shot as Mendiola controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Greyvine.
Mendiola scores with a shoulder strike.
Mendiola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Greyvine tries to throw a body punch but Mendiola avoids it by throwing Greyvine back against the cage.
Greyvine looking to stall.
Greyvine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chance Greyvine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sabas Mendiola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Greyvine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greyvine throws a body punch but Mendiola moves out of range.
Mendiola leaves Greyvine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendiola slips a jab from Greyvine.
A big left from Greyvine misses.
Greyvine walks into a stiff left hand from Mendiola.
Chance Greyvine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greyvine looks to land a right hand but Mendiola moved out of range.
Greyvine misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Greyvine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola lands a slapping body shot.
Greyvine fails with a takedown attempt.
Greyvine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendiola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Greyvine connects with a jab.
Mendiola lands a right hook to the body.
Greyvine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greyvine misses with a few strikes there.
Mendiola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greyvine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendiola lands a nice hook to Greyvine's body. Greyvine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greyvine looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendiola is just out of range.
Greyvine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendiola rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendiola avoids the body shot from Greyvine.
Greyvine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendiola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greyvine sprawls and moves away.
Mendiola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyvine.
Mendiola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greyvine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendiola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greyvine's hands.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greyvine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendiola lands with an overhand left.
Greyvine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greyvine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendiola circles away.
Sabas Mendiola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Greyvine.
Greyvine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyvine.#CL2#
Greyvine clinches up with Mendiola and pushes him back against the cage.
Greyvine prevents a body shot from Mendiola.
Greyvine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendiolas head.
Nice body punch from Mendiola.
Greyvine is looking to control Mendiola's arms but Mendiola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greyvine has his back to the cage.
Greyvine effectively controlling the action here.
Mendiola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Greyvine blocks a body shot from Mendiola.
Mendiola blocking some punches.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Greyvine is breathing heavily.
Greyvine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mendiola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greyvine.
Mendiola digs a right hand underneath Greyvine's ribcage. Greyvine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendiola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mendiola lands a hook that snaps the head of Greyvine backwards.
Mendiola lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mendiola.
Greyvine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendiola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendiola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greyvine takes one to the side of the head.
Greyvine misses with a body punch
and Mendiola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Mendiola lands with a shot to the body.
Greyvine misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mendiola counters with a single leg into guard. Greyvine didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greyvine looking for a sweep. Not yet Greyvine, not yet.
Mendiola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greyvine has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendiola is in close to Greyvine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Greyvine is rocked!
Mendiola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendiola is in close to Greyvine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sabas Mendiola's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendiola lands a slapping body shot.
Greyvine looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendiola is just out of range.
Mendiola throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Mendiola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Greyvine!
Greyvine tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mendiola lands a shot to the head.
Greyvine is still in real trouble! Can Mendiola finish him?
Greyvine takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Mendiola celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola!

Event: CCC 68
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Reis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reis misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Mendiola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendiola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mendiola.
Reis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reis controls Mendiola momentarily but Mendiola frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendiola is one step ahead there.
Mendiola trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mendiola throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendiola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reis controlling the position.
Mendiola looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mendiola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendiola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendiola lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mendiola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendiola.
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendiola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reis throws a lazy right hand but Mendiola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reis throws a body punch but Mendiola moves out of range.
Mendiola throws a hook to the side of Reis's head but Reis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendiola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reis throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Mendiola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendiola throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reis to regain full guard.
Mendiola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reis looking for a sweep. Not yet Reis, not yet.
Mendiola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Mendiola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendiola chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendiola throwing strikes but missing.
Reis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendiola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendiola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Mendiola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Mendiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mendiola throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mendiola throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mendiola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reis tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendiola is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mendiola misses the shot to the body.
Mendiola takes a swing at Reis's ribcage but misses.
Mendiola scores with a jab to the body.
Reis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Mendiola counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendiola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mendiola.
Reis regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola looks to land a strike but Reis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendiola throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendiola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendiola 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.
Reis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendiola is one step ahead there.
Mendiola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reis can do to turn this around?#T1#
Reis controlling the position.
Mendiola throws a big right hand that misses.
Reis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendiola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendiola is looking to work some ground and pound but Reis has wrist control.
Mendiola is looking to work some ground and pound but Reis has wrist control.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendiola throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendiola preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reis misses with a body kick.
Mendiola misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reis! But no joy.
Mendiola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reis throws out a leg kick but Mendiola moves out of range and Reis only half commits.
Reis wants to clinch.
Mendiola lands with an overhand left.
Reis wants to clinch up but Mendiola keeps it at a distance.#T3#
A jab from Reis misses.
Sabas Mendiola is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendiola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reis.
Mendiola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reis sprawls and moves away.
Reis digs a good body shot into Mendiola's ribs.
Reis misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Mendiola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reis's guard.
Reis is controlling Mendiola's posture.
Mendiola is looking to work some ground and pound but Reis has wrist control.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola won't allow Reis to sweep him here.
Mendiola throwing strikes but missing.
Mendiola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Reis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendiola's guard. #REVB#
Mendiola controlling the position.
Mendiola trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Reis tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendiola is retaining full guard.
Mendiola lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Reis trying to control but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
Mendiola controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendiola is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendiola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reis's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that second round.
That's time! Mendiola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Reis ducks right into an uppercut from Mendiola. #TD#
Mendiola closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sabas Mendiola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reis is looking to control Mendiola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reis avoid being mounted?
Reis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendiola.
Mendiola drops an elbow to the side of Reis's head.
Mendiola is trying to control. Reis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendiola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reis wants to control but Mendiola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendiola is pressing down on Reis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reis is holding on for now. #T1#
Reis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendiola.
Mendiola is trying to control the action in half guard but Reis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendiola is just content to waste time from the top position. Reis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mendiola preventing the sweep.
Mendiola throws an elbow that misses. Reis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendiola's guard. Nice move by Reis!#REVB#
Mendiola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reis wants to control from the top but Mendiola keeps moving.
Mendiola wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reis is now in half guard. #T2#
Mendiola wants to get back to full guard.
Mendiola is pressing down on Reis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reis postures up and lands a big shot to Mendiola's brow.
Mendiola tries to strike from the bottom.
Reis won't allow Mendiola to sweep him here.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendiola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendiola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dakota Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Reis tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendiola feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendiola just misses with a punch to the body.
Reis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reis counters with an inside leg kick.
Dakota Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis throws out a loose jab but Mendiola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reis misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Mendiola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reis won't be happy with that.
Reis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mendiola.
Mendiola working the ground and pound.
Reis is not content to let Mendiola control the position.
Mendiola tries to score with some ground and pound. Reis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Mendiola lands a nice forearm strike.
Reis dodges the ground and pound from Mendiola.
Reis is trying to control Mendiola's posture but Mendiola avoids it.
Mendiola throws an elbow but Reis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reis is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis wants to control but Mendiola postures up.
Sabas Mendiola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendiola lands a nice forearm strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sabas Mendiola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendiola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabas Mendiola!

Event: CCC 60 : Johansson vs River
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Mendiola does it's job there.
Mendiola throws a big shot that misses.
Mendiola misses with a straight left.
Dresner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2#
Mendiola drops Dresner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dresner looks back up at him and smiles so Mendiola waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Dresner is rocked!
Dresner moves away from the strike by Mendiola.
Dresner feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Dresner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dresner throws a body shot but no joy.
Dresner seems to have got his legs back now.
Dresner takes a swing at Mendiola's ribcage but misses.
Mendiola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendiola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendiola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dresner circles away quickly and effectively.
Dresner takes one to the side of the head.
Dresner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A big right from Mendiola misses.
Mendiola throws the left hand but Dresner avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Mendiola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendiola.
Dresner misses the shot to the body.
Mendiola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dresner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendiola on the side of the head.
Dresner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendiola.
Nice body punch from Mendiola.
Mendiola misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dresner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendiola won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendiola on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Dresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendiola keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Mendiola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dresner trying to control the position but Mendiola is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Mendiola parries the strikes from Dresner easily there. Dresner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mendiola to escape.
Mendiola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dresner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Dresner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dresner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendiola is avoiding damage well.
Dresner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mendiola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendiola dodges the ground and pound from Dresner.
Mendiola is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Dresner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendiola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner trying to control the action but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner working away.
Dresner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dresner tries to score with some ground and pound. Mendiola controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dresner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mendiola sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mendiola is not content to let Dresner control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sabas Mendiola 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#
Mendiola misses with a hook.
Mendiola clobbers Dresner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dresner tries to clinch but Mendiola moves out of range.
Mendiola throws out a counter right but Dresner avoids it with no problem.
Mendiola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dresner throws a hook but Mendiola avoids it easily.
Mendiola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dresner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendiola misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Dresner counters with a single leg into guard. Mendiola didn't expect that.
Dresner controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dresner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendiola looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendiola, not yet. #T1#
Dresner postures up in Mendiola's guard and throws a big left but Mendiola blocks it.
Mendiola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendiola seems keen to control Dresner's posture.
Dresner pushes down on Mendiola's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dresner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mendiola tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dresner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Dresner!
Our winner, Christian Dresner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCC 51 : Fedetenko vs Hulk
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Turtle or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendiola, which made it look bad.
Mendiola throwing a counter right hand but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Mendiola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turtle throws an overhand right that lands on Mendiola's shoulder, as Mendiola tries to avoid the shot.
Rubber Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtle tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Turtle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendiola lands a nice hook to Turtle's body. Turtle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turtle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turtle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turtle lands a slapping body shot.
Mendiola misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle slips under a jab.
Turtle throws a low kick but Mendiola avoids it.
Mendiola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turtle.
Mendiola keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Turtle. #T1#
Mendiola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendiola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turtle.
Turtle connects with a high kick.
Turtle cracks Mendiola with a good jab.
Turtle cracks a nice hook into Mendiola's ribs.
Turtle scores with a decent looking hook.
Turtle avoids the body shot from Mendiola.
Turtle throws a right hand that Mendiola ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendiola also avoids with ease.
Mendiola misses with a lunging right hand
and Turtle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mendiola really felt that one!
Turtle cracks Mendiola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turtle wants to clinch up but Mendiola keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendiola misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola looks to score with a jab to the body but Turtle is just out of range.
Turtle on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Turtle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turtle throws a head kick that misses.
Mendiola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turtle cracks Mendiola with an open hand slap.
Turtle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turtle throws an off balance right hand
and Mendiola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turtle misses with a low kick. #TD#
Mendiola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turtle tries to bench press Mendiola off him but Mendiola keeps the position.
Mendiola content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Mendiola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turtle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mendiola.
Mendiola controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendiola misses with a wild body shot.
Mendiola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turtle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendiola. That did some damage!#T4#
Turtle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendiola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turtle connects with a crisp jab.
Mendiola is looking to wear down Turtle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turtle lands a head shot.
Turtle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendiola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Mendiola drives through with a takedown into Turtle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turtle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendiola postures up.
Turtle has Mendiola pulled in close to control his posture.
Mendiola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rubber Turtle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendiola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Turtle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendiola manages to avoid it.
Turtle misses with a body kick.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Mendiola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turtle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turtle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mendiola is now in half guard.
Mendiola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle is controlling Mendiola's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Mendiola controlling the action here.
Turtle wants to control but Mendiola is keeping busy.
Turtle is holding on to half guard well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendiola is thwarting Turtle's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turtle tries to clinch but Mendiola is having none of it. #CL2#
Turtle takes the fight into the clinch.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendiola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turtle blocks a body shot from Mendiola.
Turtle blocks a body shot from Mendiola.
Mendiola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendiola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendiola can't find room to land a body shot as Turtle controls the action.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but Mendiola blocks it. #T3#
Turtle prevents a body shot from Mendiola.
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendiola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turtle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turtle stalls.
Turtle scores a nice knee to the body.
Mendiola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turtle after a bit of a struggle.
Mendiola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Mendiola.
Turtle scores with a knee to the head.
Turtle prevents a body shot from Mendiola.
A left hand lands to the body for Mendiola.
Mendiola misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Mendiola has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Turtle regains guard immediately.
Mendiola postures up in Turtle's guard and throws a big left but Turtle blocks it. #T4#
Mendiola trying to control but Turtle is working from the bottom.
Mendiola 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.
Turtle controls Mendiola momentarily but Mendiola frees himself.
Mendiola controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that second round.
That's time! Mendiola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendiola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendiola closes the distance and clinches up with Turtle, looking for a takedown. Mendiola pushes Turtle against the cage but Turtle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turtle lands a really nice looking cross but Mendiola seems unphased. #TD#
Mendiola dives in and scores a takedown into Turtle's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turtle holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendiola 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.
Turtle looking to control. #T1#
Mendiola stopping the sweep attempt from Turtle.
Sabas Mendiola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turtle controls Mendiola momentarily but Mendiola frees himself.
Mendiola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turtle keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Mendiola does it's job there.
Mendiola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendiola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turtle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendiola throws out the jab. #T2#
Turtle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rubber Turtle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendiola dives in and grabs Turtle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turtle pushes down on Mendiola's head and hops out.
Turtle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabas Mendiola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendiola slips a jab from Turtle.
Turtle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turtle.
Turtle throws a shot from downtown. Mendiola moves away and avoids it.
Turtle throws a leg kick
and Mendiola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendiola avoids the head kick by Turtle.
Turtle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turtle is looking to score with low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Turtle there.
Turtle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendiola tests Turtle's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Mendiola moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendiola throws a body shot but no joy.
Turtle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Mendiola misses.
Turtle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendiola scores with a jab.
A jab from Mendiola misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendiola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turtle - the referee stops the clock and Mendiola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turtle. Mendiola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mendiola lands a jab to the head.
Mendiola tries to clinch up but Turtle circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendiola looks to throw the jab but Turtle is out of range.
Mendiola lands with a hook. Turtle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turtle throws a series of strikes that have Mendiola backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendiola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Turtle walks into a straight right hand from Mendiola.
Turtle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turtle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendiola.
Turtle is looking to land body kicks.
Mendiola feinted with a counter takedown.
Turtle moves out of range of the strikes.
Turtle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendiola in his tracks.
Turtle misses with a straight right.
Turtle tries a low kick but Mendiola avoids it.
Mendiola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turtle lands with a straight right. Mendiola didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Mendiola is rocked!
Turtle lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Mendiola - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Turtle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rubber Turtle!
During a confident post fight interview, Rubber Turtle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 41 : Fedetenko vs Oneil
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Mendiola throws a poor cross that misses
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendiola throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendiola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendiola swings for the body but Volyas moves out of range.
Mendiola fails with the takedown.
Mendiola misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volyas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendiola misses with a body shot.
Sabas Mendiola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendiola misses with a hook.
Mendiola darts in looking for a takedown but Volyas gets double underhooks and turns Mendiola into the cage.
Volyas throws out a counter right but Mendiola avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Mendiola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volyas.
Mendiola misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola struggles to land a body shot inside as Volyas controls his hands.
Volyas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Volyas misses with a knee to the head.
Mendiola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volyas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendiola's defenses.
Mendiola tries a body shot but Volyas blocks it.
Mendiola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volyas lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Sabas Mendiola has been cut.#BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendiola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendiola takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Volyas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mendiola forces Volyas back against the cage and clinches.
Mendiola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volyas prevents a body shot from Mendiola. #T2#
Mendiola tries to work over Volyas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volyas prevents a body shot from Mendiola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendiola lands a shot to the body.
Mendiola avoiding damage as Volyas throws knees to the body.
Mendiola lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendiola dodges an elbow strike from Volyas.
Mendiola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mendiola - that landed with a thud.
Mendiola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mendiola blocks an elbow strike from Volyas.
Mendiola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volyas pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabas Mendiola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendiola closes the distance but Volyas moves to the side
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendiola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendiola.
Mendiola digs a good body shot into Volyas's ribs.
Mendiola misses with a straight left.
Vadim Volyas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mendiola tries to clinch but Volyas moves out of range.
Mendiola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Volyas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mendiola shoots in but Volyas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volyas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Volyas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendiola.
Mendiola misses with a wild body shot.
Mendiola moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVolyas.
Volyas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendiola throws a hook but Volyas avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Volyas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volyas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Mendiola misses with a left hand
and Volyas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mendiola misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendiola tries to clinch there but Volyas circles away.
Volyas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mendiola throws an off balance right hand
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendiola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volyas.
Mendiola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volyas.
Mendiola fails to land the takedown.
Mendiola dives in and grabs Volyas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volyas pushes down on Mendiola's head and hops out.
Volyas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendiola throws a lazy uppercut
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sabas Mendiola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Mendiola.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendiola goes for a double leg but Volyas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volyas continues to drive forward.
Volyas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volyas tries to land a knee to the head but Mendiola blocks with his arms.
Mendiola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendiola swings wildly with an uppercut but Volyas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volyas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendiola is working Volyas over against the cage.
Volyas looking to slow down the pace here.
Mendiola blocks an elbow strike from Volyas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mendiola has picked Volyas up - he's going for a ride! Mendiola dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Volyas is trying to stand back up but Mendiola is controlling him
Ground and pound from Mendiola.
Mendiola 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.
Mendiola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Volyas is looking to escape.
Mendiola winds up and cracks Volyas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendiola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendiola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendiola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendiola working over Volyas with some ground and pound. Volyas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Volyas is looking to escape.
Mendiola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volyas wants to get back to his feet.
Mendiola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Volyas has hold of Mendiola's hands but Mendiola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volyas wants to get back to full guard.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendiola lands strikes from half guard.
Mendiola 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.
Nice strikes from Mendiola there.
Mendiola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendiola winds up and cracks Volyas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Volyas is rocked!
Mendiola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volyas is still in real trouble! Can Mendiola finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but Volyas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendiola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Volyas seems to have recovered his senses.
Volyas is trying to stand up here but Mendiola is controlling him well. #T3#
Volyas is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabas Mendiola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volyas tries to kick Mendiola off but Mendiola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volyas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendiola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volyas can do to turn this around?
Mendiola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mendiola scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#That has opened up Vadim Volyas's cut even more.
Mendiola stops Volyas from getting back to his feet.
Mendiola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Volyas is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendiola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Volyas has hold of Mendiola's hands but Mendiola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volyas pushes Mendiola off looking to stand but Mendiola dives back in and keeps control.
Volyas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendiola is keen to just control but Volyas is a slippery customer.
Volyas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volyas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Vadim Volyas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sabas Mendiola!

Event: RSE 80:
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Kinkead takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhashaun Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinkead dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendiola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Mendiola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Mendiola misses its intended target.
Mendiola misses with a few strikes there.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Mendiola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Mendiola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kinkead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendiola is in Kinkead's guard.#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Mendiola defends easily. #T1#
Mendiola controlling from the top position.
Mendiola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendiola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendiola trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but Mendiola defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kinkead throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendiola uses it to pass to side control.
Kinkead can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendiola scores with punches from side control.
Kinkead has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mendiola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinkead keeps working.
Mendiola taking a breather here. #T3#
Kinkead struggling a bit here.
Kinkead is looking for a sweep.
Kinkead is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Kinkead is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola trying to control the action but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendiola controls the position.
Kinkead is looking for a sweep.
Kinkead manages to get back to half guard.
Kinkead is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendiola in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kinkead misses with a looping left.
Mendiola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kinkead connects with an inside leg kick.
Kinkead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Mendiola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sabas Mendiola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kinkead is trying to improve his position.
Kinkead is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendiola off and has taken his back!
Mendiola tries to roll but Kinkead sticks to his back.
Mendiola felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinkead biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Mendiola is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kinkead gets his way! #T1##SUB#
Mendiola is having to fend off submission attempts from Kinkead, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kinkead doesn't have the hooks in though and Mendiola manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kinkead keeping full guard, as Mendiola tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kinkead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but Mendiola defends it easily.
Kinkead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendiola postures up.
Kinkead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kinkead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendiola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendiola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mendiola lands a couple of digs.
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendiola stays in close to Kinkead's body and controls the position.
Kinkead is trying to keep Mendiola in close.
Mendiola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinkead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendiola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinkead throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendiola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabas Mendiola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinkead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendiola circles away.
Kinkead shoots and misses
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhashaun Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkead throws a hook but Mendiola avoids it easily.
Kinkead throws a head kick but Mendiola moves out of range.
Kinkead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendiola clobbers Kinkead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Kinkead is rocked!#CUT2#Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Kinkead drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Kinkead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendiola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kinkead seems to have got his legs back now.
Kinkead trying to control the action but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead misses with a body shot.
Mendiola misses with an uppercut.
Kinkead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Mendiola is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Mendiola's guard.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendiola's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendiola preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Kinkead trying to advance position but Mendiola counters by regaining guard.
Kinkead wants to pass the guard but Mendiola is keeping the position.
Kinkead passes into half guard.
Mendiola wants to control but Kinkead is keeping busy.
Mendiola wants to improve his position but Kinkead is controlling well.
Rhashaun Kinkead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kinkead is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendiola!
Mendiola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendiola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead wants to finish this one by submission but Mendiola is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kinkead.
Mendiola wants to control but Kinkead is having none of it.#SUB#
Kinkead is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mendiola has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mendiola! #T3#
Mendiola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendiola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kinkead has his foot on Mendiola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendiola works his way back into a safe position though.
Kinkead 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.
Mendiola content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Mendiola defends easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kinkead wants to sweep but no luck.
Kinkead keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kinkead's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabas Mendiola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendiola defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rhashaun Kinkead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendiola 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabas Mendiola!

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belmiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Mendiola.
Belmiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Belmiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendiola but Mendiola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendiola.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmiro misses with a takedown
and Mendiola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Belmiro tries to clinch but Mendiola is having none of it.
Mendiola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Belmiro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Mendiola.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendiola defends it nicely.#T2#
Belmiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendiola defends it nicely.#CL#
Belmiro has Mendiola up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Mendiola tries a body shot but Belmiro blocks it.
Mendiola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendiola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendiola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belmiro is working for takedown but Mendiola is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Belmiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendiola uses from the top position.
Mendiola's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendiola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belmiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Mendiola keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Mendiola is controlling Belmiro's posture.
Belmiro trying to control but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Mendiola is keeping the position.
Belmiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Belmiro tries for a takedown but Mendiola circles away easily
and Mendiola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belmiro throws a right hand that misses
and Mendiola counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bernardo Belmiro has been cut.
Belmiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belmiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendiola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belmiro defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Belmiro counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Mendiola misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendiola.
A hook to the body from Mendiola.
Mendiola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendiola pushes Belmiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendiola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendiola misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Mendiola.
Mendiola lands a nice uppercut.
Belmiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendiola walks away with a smile on his face. Belmiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro misses the body punch
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmiro doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Mendiola counters with a crisp right hand that drops Belmiro! Mendiola lets Belmiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Belmiro is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendiola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belmiro at a distance. #T2#
Mendiola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendiola cracks Belmiro with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Belmiro falls to his knees and Mendiola doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola!

Event: RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendiola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendiola slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Mendiola feints the counter takedown.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Mendiola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Chai.#CL2#
Mendiola closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Mendiola.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendiola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #TD2#
Mendiola has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chai is trying to keep an underhook but Mendiola manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai moves into full guard.
Mendiola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chai's head.
Mendiola wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Mendiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendiola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendiola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chai seems keen to control Mendiola's posture.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendiola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendiola slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai is not content to let Mendiola control the position.
Mendiola working the head and body with strikes.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendiola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendiola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Mendiola slips a nice elbow through Chai's hands, connecting with Chai's forehead.
Mendiola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Mendiola 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.
Mendiola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendiola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendiola is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendiola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendiola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendiola stalling. #T4#
Mendiola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendiola working Chai over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendiola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendiola.
Mendiola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mendiola is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chai throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Mendiola moves into the clinch.
Mendiola slows down the pace here.
Mendiola lands with a right to the head.
Mendiola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Mendiola gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendiola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendiola scores with a shoulder strike.
Mendiola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendiolas head.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendiola pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mendiola scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendiola misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendiola's elbow.
Chai lands a right hand.
Mendiola can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Mendiola blocking some punches. #T1#
Mendiola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mendiola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Chai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendiola misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mendiola.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Mendiola.
Mendiola blocks a body shot from Chai.
Mendiola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chai up against the cage.
Mendiola throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendiola.
Mendiola scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendiola tries to stall but Chai uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Mendiola gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Mendiola in his half guard.
Mendiola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Mendiola lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendiola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai won't allow Mendiola to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendiola is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendiola.
Mendiola lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendiola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chai wants to control but Mendiola is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Mendiola wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Mendiola thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Mendiola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai is looking to control Mendiola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Mendiola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendiola thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Chai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendiola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendiola 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.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendiola.
Mendiola is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Mendiola seems content to control.#T4#
Mendiola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendiola slips a nice elbow through Chai's hands, connecting with Chai's forehead.
Mendiola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendiola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mendiola throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Mendiola not doing much here.
Mendiola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sabas Mendiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Mendiola moved out of range.
Mendiola misses the shot to the body.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendiola.
Mendiola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Mendiola feints the counter takedown.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendiola tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mendiola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendiola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendiola postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it. #T1#
Chai has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendiola cracks Chai with a solid left hand.
Mendiola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendiola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendiola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendiola.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendiola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendiola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendiola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Mendiola stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Mendiola has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Mendiola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mendiola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mendiola scores with a shot to the body.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Mendiola is out of range.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mendiola scores with a body shot.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Mendiola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendiola.
Mendiola throwing strikes but missing.
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendiola stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Mendiola throwing strikes but missing.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Mendiola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendiola is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Mendiola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendiola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Mendiola. Those never looked like landing.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendiola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savaje Bebe Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabas Mendiola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai moves out of range as Mendiola strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sabas Mendiola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendiola 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabas Mendiola!

Event: RSE 36: Graveland
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Mendiola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dory counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Sabas Mendiola has been cut.
Mendiola misses with a few strikes there.
Mendiola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendiola misses the shot to the body.
Dory is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendiola fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Mendiola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendiola misses with a jab to the body
and Dory counters with a crisp right that sends Mendiola to the canvas! Dory follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dory!
John Dory seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #18
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Mendiola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendiola throws an off balance right hand
and Walton counters with a head kick.
Mendiola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walton manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Walton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sabas Mendiola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walton stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendiola. Mendiola gets slowly back to his feet.
Walton throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendiola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Mendiola scores with a takedown into Walton's guard.

Walton kicks Mendiola off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendiola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Mendiola swings widly with a right hand
enabling Walton to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendiola misses with a wild body shot.
Walton thinks about the counter body kick.
A swing and a miss from Walton.
Walton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendiola misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mendiola blocks the low kick.
Walton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mendiola misses with a hook
and Walton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walton walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Mendiola.#T2#
Walton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendiola jabs Walton right on the nose. Walton blinks but takes it well.
Mendiola misses with a looping right.
Mendiola moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola cracks Walton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walton lands with an overhand left.
Mendiola scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Walton has been cut.
Walton cracks Mendiola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walton dips to his left and cracks Mendiola with an uppercut!#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendiola.
Mendiola wants to control for a moment but Walton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mendiola wants to control but Walton is keeping him busy.
Walton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendiola.
Walton wants to get back to full guard.
Mendiola is pressing down on Walton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walton is holding on for now.
Mendiola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Walton is looking to improve his position.
Walton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Walton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendiola is working away from the top position though.
Walton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendiola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walton gets full guard.
Mendiola landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendiola throws an elbow that misses. Walton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendiola's guard. Nice move by Walton!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benjamin Walton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Walton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mendiola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Walton.
Walton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendiola.
Mendiola ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Mendiola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendiola.
Walton steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola just misses with a punch to the body.
Walton throws a push kick but Mendiola slaps the foot to one side.
Mendiola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walton sprawls and moves away.
Walton defending well as Mendiola loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Walton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendiola throws out the jab.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendiola.
Mendiola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendiola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendiola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendiola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendiola throws a poor cross that misses
and Walton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Mendiola.
Mendiola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walton! But no joy.#T2#
Mendiola just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola throws a body punch but Walton moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walton! But no joy.#TD#
Mendiola feints and as Walton raises his hands in defense, Mendiola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Walton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Walton darts in and clinches Mendiola up against the cage.
Mendiola blocks a body shot from Walton. #TD#
Mendiola is trying to trip Walton. He has hold of a leg but Walton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mendiola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Walton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Mendiola preventing the sweep.
Mendiola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walton holds on and takes a little breather.
Walton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendiola throwing strikes from guard but Walton blocks nicely.
Walton has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendiola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendiola throws a big elbow that misses.
Walton 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#
Mendiola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Walton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Walton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Walton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendiola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendiola misses the target.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendiola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Mendiola is rocked!
Mendiola walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Walton swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benjamin Walton!
A very excited looking Benjamin Walton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Tawake throws a low kick but Mendiola moves out of range easily.
Tawake misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mendiola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tawake's guard.
Tawake has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendiola is one step ahead there.
Mendiola working some strikes from top position.
Tawake thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tawake is striking off his back. Mendiola thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mendiola 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.
Tawake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendiola is working Tawake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendiola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendiola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tawake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendiola has passed 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!
Mendiola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mendiola working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Mendiola working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC2#Tawake is rocked!
Mendiola lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Tawake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but Tawake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendiola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tawake to see if he's OK.
Tawake is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola working the head and body with strikes.
Mendiola is working Tawake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tawake's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tawake tries to buck Mendiola off but Mendiola is having none of it.
Tawake is being controlled here.
Tawake is looking for a sweep.
Tawake seems to have got his legs back now.
Tawake is working hard here to advance position.
Mendiola working the ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.#T2#
A big shot lands for Mendiola! That's hurt Tawake! Will he recover? Mendiola fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola!

Event: AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Two fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendiola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Two definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Two, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendiola shoots in but Two avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Mendiola misses its intended target.
Two connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Mendiola moves into the clinch.
Mendiola misses with the head strike.
Mendiola is leaning against Two and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendiola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Two prevents it.
Two lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendiola.
Mendiola can't get the takedown.
Fighter Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabas Mendiola.
Two tries to throw a body punch but Mendiola avoids it by throwing Two back against the cage.
Two lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Two swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Two. #T1#
Two can't find room to land a body shot as Mendiola controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mendiola lands a shot to the body.
Two has had enough of the clinch but Mendiola keeps him there for the moment.
Mendiola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendiola misses with a punch to the body.
Two is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Two scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Two scores with a nice short uppercut.
Two misses with a short punch on the inside.
Two can't find room to land a body shot as Mendiola controls the action.
Mendiola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendiola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Two swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendiola is working for takedown but Two is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendiola wants a takedown.
Mendiola is trying to drag Two to the mat but Two just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendiola tries to throw a body punch but Two avoids it by throwing Mendiola back against the cage. #T2#
Mendiola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Two throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendiolas head.
Two lands a shoulder strike.
Two has a couple of punches blocked by Mendiola.
Mendiola blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Two.
Two lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two misses with some punches.
Two lands a shoulder strike.
Mendiola lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendiola prevents Two from breaking the clinch.
Two misses with the head strike.
Mendiola blocks an uppercut.
Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendiola prevents a body shot from Two.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendiola. #T3#
Two softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mendiola pushes Two back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mendiola as the two fighters clinch.
Mendiola tries to work over Two's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Two misses with some punches.
Mendiola blocks a body shot from Two.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendiola.
Mendiola scores with a hook to the body.
Mendiola throws a head punch that misses.
Mendiola tries to throw a body punch but Two avoids it by throwing Mendiola back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Two fails to land.
Two misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola tries for a takedown but Two manages to get underhooks.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendiola.
Two misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendiola blocks a body shot from Two.
A head punch on the inside from Two fails to land.
Two tries to throw a body punch but Mendiola avoids it by throwing Two back against the cage.
Two swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendiola uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Two takes a shot to the head.
Two tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Mendiola as the two fighters clinch.
Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendiola has a couple of punches blocked by Two.
Two throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola is trying to drag Two to the mat but Two just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Two blocks an uppercut.
Mendiola struggles to land a body shot inside as Two controls his hands.
Two is trying to force a seperation but Mendiola has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mendiola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Two's elbow. #BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendiola misses with a right hand
and Two counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendiola throws a body punch but Two moves out of range.
Mendiola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fighter Two dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mendiola rushes Two and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Two.
Two has a couple of punches blocked by Mendiola.
Fighter Two has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mendiola presses Two against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mendiola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Two pushes Mendiola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mendiola as the two fighters clinch.
Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendiola is trying to drag Two to the mat but Two just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Two.
Two blocks a body shot from Mendiola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola tries to work over Two's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Mendiola.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendiola can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Two.
Mendiola prevents Two from breaking the clinch.
Mendiola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendiola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mendiola misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Two goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendiola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Two creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mendiola lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Mendiola - that landed with a thud.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendiola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Two tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mendiola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendiola struggles to land a body shot inside as Two controls his hands.
Two misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Mendiola.
Two misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mendiola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Mendiola.
Mendiola is working Two over against the cage.#T2#
Mendiola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendiola misses with a punch to the body.
Mendiola lands a hook that snaps the head of Two backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendiola pushes Two back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Two is trying to force a seperation but Mendiola has the dominant position.
Mendiola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendiola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Two's elbow.
Two is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Two.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendiola.
Mendiola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Two or not. #TD2#
Mendiola lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two is refusing to be controlled, as Mendiola sits in half guard. #T3#
Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendiola.
Mendiola is nestled in close to Two, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendiola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Mendiola.
Mendiola throwing shots but Two is blocking nicely.
Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendiola.
Mendiola has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Mendiola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mendiola looking to control but Two is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Mendiola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Two is rocked!
Mendiola throwing strikes here but Two is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mendiola throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Mendiola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mendiola in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Two is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendiola loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Two scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mendiola land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mendiola stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendiola.
A shot to the body from Mendiola misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Sabas Mendiola has been cut.
Mendiola throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barkley lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mendiola can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Barkley and Mendiola drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Barkley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Barkley!
An out of breath Derrick Barkley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2023

#R1##KD#
Mendiola drops Lei with a big left hand and mounts him. Lei is in big trouble!
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Lei that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#Lei is rocked!
Mendiola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lei is still in real trouble! Can Mendiola finish him?
Mendiola postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Lei is out cold - huge knockout for Mendiola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Trin has a takedown stuffed.
Trin lands a head kick! #TD2#
Mendiola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trin's guard.#SUB#
Trin is looking for a triangle but Mendiola pushes his legs off easily.
Trin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Trin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendiola throwing strikes from guard but Trin blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola wants to pass the guard but Trin is keeping the position.
Mendiola chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendiola with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendiola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Mendiola throwing strikes from guard but Trin blocks nicely.
Mendiola scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Mendiola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendiola has managed to get both his arms back between Trin's legs - danger averted.
Trin is breathing heavily.
Mendiola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trin trying to control the position.
Mendiola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trin keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola passes Trin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendiola is nestled in close to Trin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendiola is nestled in close to Trin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Trin is rocked!
Mendiola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh Trin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendiola is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Trin is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mendiola fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Trin from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mendiola! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola!

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