 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
St Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Mendes in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Mendes.
Mendes lands an uppercut.
St Pierre gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Pierre gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with some punches.
Mendes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendes.
St Pierre tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes throws a head punch that misses.
St Pierre blocks an uppercut.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
St Pierre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
St Pierre is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now. #T1#
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Mendes dodges it nicely.
Mendes tries to kick St Pierre off but St Pierre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
St Pierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES2#
Mendes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mendes dodges the punch combination from St Pierre.
Mendes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
St Pierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendes misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Mendes misses.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendes.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendes as he jumps to the side.
Mendes unleashes a big counter combination but St Pierre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Mendes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Mendes.
St Pierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St Pierre moves out of range as Mendes strikes.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. St Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St Pierre tries to counter with a takedown but Mendes is quick to defend against it.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
St Pierre throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Mendes drives through and clinches with St Pierre against the cage.
Mendes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St Pierre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mendes can turn it around.
St Pierre pushes Mendes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes blocks an uppercut.
St Pierre misses with the head strike.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
Mendes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3##BC#
St Pierre breaks the clinch.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre scores with a jab.
Mendes scores with a nice head shot.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendes swivels and escapes.
Mendes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendes.
St Pierre needs to keep his hands up - Mendes had a free shot at his head there.
Mendes 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.
Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by St Pierre.
Nice body punch from St Pierre.
Mendes misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Mendes.
Mendes moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
Mendes slips under a jab from St Pierre.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
St Pierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendes off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Mendes. That snapped St Pierre's head back.
St Pierre tries to clinch there but Mendes circles away.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Mendes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Mendes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes lands with an overhand left.
Mendes looks to land a left hand but St Pierre moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Mendes tries to sprawl but St Pierre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendes is trying to stand.
Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Mendes will probably get the nod.
That's time! St Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
St Pierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
Mendes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendes dips to his left and cracks St Pierre with an uppercut!
Mendes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mendes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chad Mendes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendes.
St Pierre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes lands with an overhand left.
St Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
St Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
St Pierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendes finds it's way round the side to connect with St Pierre's head.
St Pierre scores with the left hand. Mendes knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for St Pierre on that attempt.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
St Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre slips under a jab.#T1#
St Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from St Pierre.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St Pierre, as that shot connected.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Mendes throws the left hand but St Pierre avoids the punch easily.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
St Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
St Pierre scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendes should have avoided that one.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendes moves out of range of the strikes.
St Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Pierre misses with a double jab.
St Pierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Mendes lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Pierre doesn't seem phased though.
Mendes moves away from the strike by St Pierre. #T2#
Mendes throws a hook to the side of St Pierre's head but St Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Pierre drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
Mendes misses the jab.
Mendes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. St Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St Pierre throws a jab when Mendes was well out of range.
It seemed like Mendes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. St Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendes slips a jab from St Pierre.
Decent striking displayed by Mendes there.
Some wild striking there from St Pierre.
It seemed like Mendes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendes is fending him off so far but St Pierre persists. Nope, Mendes circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes throws out a counter right but St Pierre avoids it with no problem.
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendes.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
St Pierre looks to land a combination. Mendes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mendes slips a straight right by St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes takes one to the side of the head.
Mendes staying out of range there.#T3#
St Pierre throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes lands a slapping body shot.
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Mendes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes scores with a nice head shot.
Mendes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendes duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendes throws out the jab.
St Pierre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
St Pierre blocks a jab.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mendes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendes slips under a jab from St Pierre.#TD#
Mendes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst St Pierre is controlling him. #T4#
Jesus St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
St Pierre won't allow Mendes to get back to his feet.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Mendes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St Pierre throws a jab when Mendes was well out of range.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Mendes.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
St Pierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mendes lands a lovely overhand right.
Mendes throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
Mendes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch lands to the side of St Pierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendes throws out the jab.
Mendes lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes scores with a nice right hand.
Mendes scores with a hook to the body. St Pierre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from St Pierre does no damage.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and St Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mendes slips under a jab from St Pierre.
Mendes misses the jab.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Mendes looks to move away, St Pierre throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.
Mendes catches St Pierre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St Pierre slips a jab from Mendes.
St Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
St Pierre takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Mendes moves out of range.
St Pierre misses with a hook.
St Pierre wants to clinch.
Mendes moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
St Pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jesus St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
St Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Mendes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes slips a jab from St Pierre.
Mendes scores with a crisp jab that stopped St Pierre in his tracks.
Mendes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
Mendes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mendes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Mendes.
A quick step to the side and St Pierre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
Mendes works the jab nicely.
Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by St Pierre. #T3#
Mendes throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Pierre scores with a body shot.
Mendes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
St Pierre shoots and misses
and Mendes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre tries to clinch up but Mendes circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab by St Pierre.
Mendes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Pierre throws out the jab.
Mendes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mendes looks to land a right hand but St Pierre moved out of range.
St Pierre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
St Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Pierre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mendes jabs St Pierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Mendes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
St Pierre's corner calls for a 1-2. St Pierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mendes cracks St Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendes takes one to the chin there.
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Mendes is rocked!
Mendes misses with a straight right.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can St Pierre finish him?
Mendes throws a lazy right hand but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendes seems to have recovered his senses.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mendes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Pierre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre connects with a jab.
A big right from St Pierre misses.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it.
Mendes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
A less than humble Chad Mendes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
Event:
DUEL#36 Hallick vs Lapu
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Mendes.
Edilhson moves forwards but Mendes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mendes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Edilhson forces Mendes back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mendes trying to stall but Edilhson improves his position.
Edilhson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edilhson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edilhson blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edilhson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mendes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edilhson backwards.
Mendes has a couple of punches blocked by Edilhson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendes.
Edilhson working hard to break the clinch.
Edilhson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edilhson blocking some punches.
Edilhson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Mendes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edilhson misses with an elbow strike.
Edilhson scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mendes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mendes looking to slow down the pace here.
Edilhson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mendes lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Edilhson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendes misses with a hook
and Edilhson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edilhson misses with a body shot.
Mendes lands an overhand right.
Edilhson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendes circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edilhson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edilhson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Edilhson ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Edilhson slips the punch.
Edilhson looks to land a body kick but Mendes moved away.
Mendes lands with a straight right. Edilhson didn't see that one coming.
Mendes misses with a hook
letting Edilhson counter with a right hand.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but Edilhson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edilhson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mendes with a body shot.
Edilhson throws a big shot that misses.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes throws an overhand right that lands on Edilhson's shoulder, as Edilhson tries to avoid the shot.
Edilhson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edilhson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Edilhson.
Edilhson lands with a cross.
Edilhson looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range. #CL#
Mendes has managed to clinch.
Mendes taking a breather.
Edilhson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Edilhson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendes gets through Edilhson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edilhson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Mendes breaks the clinch.
Edilhson misses with a head kick.
Mendes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edilhson on the side of the head.
Mendes dips to his left and cracks Edilhson with an uppercut!
Edilhson ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Mendes lands with a hook. Edilhson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edilhson thinks about the counter body kick.
Mendes throws a right and a left that Edilhson avoids nicely.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edilhson.
Edilhson walks into a straight right hand from Mendes.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendes looks to land a left hand but Edilhson moved out of range nicely.
Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edilhson thuds his right hand into Mendes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Edilhson misses.
Mendes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edilhson. #T4#
Mendes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendes moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Edilhson.
Mendes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mendes throws a hook to the side of Edilhson's head but Edilhson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edilhson misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Mendes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Edilhson keeps it at a distance.
Mendes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mendes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edilhson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendes's head.
Edilhson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!
Edilhson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendes. That did some damage!
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Edilhson moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.
Mendes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Edilhson breaks the clinch.
Edilhson blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Mendes backing away here, and Edilhson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Edilhson misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Edilhson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edilhson misses with the combination.
Mendes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edilhson, right into the meat.
Mendes wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edilhson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edilhson moves forwards but Mendes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edilhson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendes misses with a hook
and Edilhson scores with a counter punch that sends Mendes to the canvas! Edilhson smells blood - he's punishing Mendes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mendes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmundo Edilhson!
Edmundo Edilhson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
DUEL#30 Silver vs Fredriksson
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Grant slips a straight right by Mendes.
Mendes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendes jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grant slips a straight right by Mendes.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Mendes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant misses with the body kick
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Mendes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grant swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
#T1#
Grant throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it.
Mendes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grant's hands.
A big right from Mendes misses.
Mendes throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Mendes misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendes looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Mendes.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Mendes cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant wants to clinch.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendes rather than just go for the knockout.
Grant takes one on the button.#T2##CL#
Mendes darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendes as he connects with a hook.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Mendes.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Mendes misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendes lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant tries to clinch up but Mendes circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Mendes coming out on top.
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Mendes tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Mendes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.
Grant with a jab.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grant eats them both and turns towards Mendes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mendes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grant stuns Mendes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendes scores with a punch to the head.
Mendes lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Grant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant throws a push kick but Mendes slaps the foot to one side.
Mendes misses with a straight right.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Mendes stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendes looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Mendes lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Mendes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Mendes.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Grant.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Mendes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Mendes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes lands with a cross.
Mendes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant slips a straight right by Mendes.
A slow jab from Mendes misses its intended target.
Mendes misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant connects with the punch.
Mendes lands a jab to the head.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Grant.
A head kick misses from Mendes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes blocks the body kick.
Mendes tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Grant moves forwards but Mendes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chad Mendes is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Mendes defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant thuds his right hand into Mendes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendes connects with the punch.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
Mendes throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.#T2#
Grant lands a nice hook to Mendes's body. Mendes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mendes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendes.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Mendes.
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendes throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant walks into a jab.
Jab by Mendes.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Grant.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Mendes counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Mendes misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendes moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendes throws out the jab.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant lands the left hand.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Mendes.
Mendes tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendes wants to clinch.#T4#
Grant throws a body kick that misses
and Mendes counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Mendes finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Mendes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Mendes rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendes tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mendes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grant backs up against the cage.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!
Whack! Grant lands a heavy head kick that drops Mendes. The ref tackles Grant to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mendes was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Manus Grant!
An out of breath Manus Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
DUEL#23 Garavito vs Riccuito
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Mendes.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schtrappe feints a counter leg kick.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Mendes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick as Mendes jumps back.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendes misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schtrappe counters with a solid body kick.
Mendes misses with a double jab
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schtrappe is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes tries to move into range but Schtrappe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendes walks into a stiff left hand from Schtrappe.#ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendes.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendes misses with a double jab.
Mendes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schtrappe counters with a huge right that knocks Mendes out cold! Schtrappe is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bach Schtrappe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bach Schtrappe made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
Event:
DUEL#19 Army vs Summers
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Swanson .
Mendes lands a jab-cross combination.
Mendes scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson . Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson . Those never looked like landing.
Mendes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson .
Decent striking displayed by Mendes there.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendes cracks a nice hook into Swanson 's ribs.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendes. Mendes obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Mendes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swanson or not. #BC#
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swanson .
We've been told by Mendes's head coaches at City of Angels Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Mendes's head back.
#ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mendes to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendes takes a swing at Swanson 's ribcage but misses.
As Mendes backs off Swanson throws a huge counter combo but Mendes manages to avoid it all.
Raphael Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendes counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mendes clinches up against the cage.
Mendes seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Mendes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mendes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swanson or not.
Mendes lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendes stalling.
A short body shot lands from Mendes as the two fighters clinch.
Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Mendes is working Swanson over against the cage.
Mendes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mendes just leaning against Swanson , taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mendes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendes.#T3#
Mendes jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendes throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Mendes scores with a nice strike.
Swanson throws a right hand that Mendes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendes also avoids with ease.
Mendes lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendes finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson 's head.
Mendes lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson lands with a hook. Mendes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendes.
Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson . #CL#
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Swanson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Mendes lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mendes.
Mendes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swanson up against the cage.
Mendes slows down the pace here.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mendes lands with a shot to the body.
Mendes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Mendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raphael Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Mendes does it's job there.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Mendes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Mendes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson . Those never looked like landing.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Mendes slips a jab from Swanson .
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Mendes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Swanson .
Swanson is breathing heavily.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Mendes taking a breather.
Mendes is pushing Swanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mendes lands a body punch.
Mendes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson 's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Mendes.
#T2#
A short right from Mendes on the inside.
Mendes is struggling to control the position.
Mendes lands a shot to the body.
Swanson being controlled against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mendes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC#
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendes lands a head shot.#T3#
Mendes lands a body shot.
Mendes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson . Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Mendes.
Mendes throws a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Mendes. Beautiful body shot.
Mendes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Mendes scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mendes.
Mendes scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Mendes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Mendes forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
Mendes stalling.
Mendes is struggling to control the position.
Mendes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mendes scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Mendes.
Mendes lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Mendes to work.
Mendes is working Swanson over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes throws out a powerful jab.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes connects with a crisp jab.
Mendes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Swanson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Mendes clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendes stalling the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes lands a body punch. #BC#
Mendes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mendes to counter with a crisp jab.
Chad Mendes is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Mendes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mendes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the liver by Mendes. Beautiful body shot.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Mendes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mendes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mendes leaning against his opponent.
Mendes lands an uppercut.
Mendes stalling against the cage.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
#T2#
Mendes stalling against the cage.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendes stalling against the cage.
Mendes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chad Mendes.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Mendes does it's job there.
Mendes throws out a powerful jab.
Mendes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mendes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendes with a jab.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendes blocks a jab.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Mendes punishes Swanson 's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raphael Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendes digs a good hook to Swanson 's body.
Mendes throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mendes lands an overhand right.
Mendes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendes. Mendes obviously looking to wear him down.
Mendes scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Mendes jabs at Swanson 's body.
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Mendes has managed to clinch.
Mendes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes slows down the pace here.
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendes scores with a hook to the body.
Mendes digs a right hand underneath Swanson 's ribcage. Swanson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Mendes to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendes 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chad Mendes thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab from Mendes.
Mendes scores with a jab.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendes, as that shot connected.
Mendes scores with a punch to the head.
Mendes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice cross by Mendes.
Mendes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manlet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendes to score with a decent uppercut.
Manlet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manlet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendes.
Mendes misses the jab.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Manlet avoids them all with ease.
Manlet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Mendes falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a takedown into side control.
Mendes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet. #T2##T3#
Manlet is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #ES2#
Manlet has his opponent's back but Mendes is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Manlet.
Mendes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manlet.#T4#
Mendes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manlet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Mendes.
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mendes scores with a leg kick.
Mendes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manlet's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big left from Mendes misses.
Manlet drops his hands momentarily and Mendes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendes.
Mendes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendes clobbers Manlet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manlet checks a leg kick nicely.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Mendes. Beautiful body shot.
Manlet walks into a left hand.
Mendes connects with a leg kick. Manlet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manlet momentarily.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Mendes.#T1#
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manlet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Mendes misses.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
Mendes misses the jab.
Manlet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manlet ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
Manlet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
A left lands for Mendes.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Manlet moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendes is looking to slow Manlet down with leg kicks. #T2#
Manlet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
Mendes connects with a nice looking jab.
Mendes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manlets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Mendes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes clobbers Manlet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes connects with a looping right hand.
Mendes connects with a jab.
Mendes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manlet momentarily.
#ROC2#
Manlet is rocked!
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Chad Mendes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manlet takes one on the button.
Oh Manlet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Manlet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendes connects with a body shot.
Manlet seems to have got his legs back now.
Manlet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes throws a right hand that Manlet ducks under and follows up with a left that Manlet also avoids with ease.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendes.
Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Mendes misses with a leg kick.
Mendes scores with a nice head shot.
Mendes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Mendes cracks Manlet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mighty Manlet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes tries to work over Manlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendes lands a right hand.
Manlet tries for a takedown but Mendes manages to get underhooks.
Mendes works on Manlet's body with a couple of short punches.
Mendes lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
Mendes swings for the body but Manlet moves out of range.
Manlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mendes. That's going to slow Manlet down.
Mendes fails to land with a series of punches.
Manlet attempts a counter takedown but Mendes avoids it well and moves away.
Mendes lands with an uppercut that bounces Manlet off the cage and back into range.
Manlet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Manlet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manlet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manlet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manlet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manlet moves away from the strike by Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet walks into a left hand.
Manlet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendes.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but Mendes is quick to defend against it.
Mendes scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manlet takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manlet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manlet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendes is looking to clinch.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendes swings for the body but Manlet moves out of range.
Manlet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Mendes there.
Manlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendes to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendes.
Manlet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendes connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Mendes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manlet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendes to score with a decent uppercut.
Manlet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mendes thuds a left hand into Manlet's body.
Manlet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manlet has time to react.
Manlet slips under a jab from Mendes.
Mendes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manlet moves away.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manlet feinted with a counter takedown.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manlet walks into a straight right hand from Mendes.
Nice body punch from Mendes.
Manlet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendes throws out the jab.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Mendes clinches up with Manlet and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendes taking a breather.#BC2#
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Mendes.#T4#
Mendes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manlet. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mendes.
Manlet staying out of range there.
Manlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendes cracks Manlet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes catches Manlet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manlet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manlet moves away.
Manlet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manlet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendes.
Mighty Manlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chad Mendes thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
Event:
Kilo 3 Chandler V Dekkers
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Pablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendes defends it nicely.
Mendes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes lands with a hook. Pablo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pablo takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Pablo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Pablo.
Mendes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Pablo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Mendes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes jabs at Pablo's body.
Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.#T1#
Pablo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendes lands a glancing blow to the side of Pablo's head.
Pablo swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
Pablo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pablo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Pablo misses.
Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pablo shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo.
Pablo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pablo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Pablo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mendes taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
Pablo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pablo throws a head punch that misses.
Mendes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pablo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendes stalls. #T3#
Mendes slowing the pace effectively.
Pablo throws a head punch that misses.
Mendes prevents a body shot from Pablo.
Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pablo wants to stall.
Mendes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pablo up against the cage.
Mendes slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Mendes.
#T4#
Pablo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pablo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pablo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pablo.
Mendes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Mendes to work.
Mendes gets through Pablo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Pablo avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the cage.
Pablo is looking to control Mendes's arms but Mendes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pablo has his back to the cage.
Pablo lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Mendes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pablo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendes, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendes misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pablo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pablo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pablo.
A little feinted left hand from Mendes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendes throws a hook but Pablo blocks it.
Pablo feints the counter takedown.
Pablo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Mendes pushes Pablo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mendes.
A head punch on the inside from Pablo fails to land.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Pablo.
Pablo misses with the head strike.
Pablo throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes lands a hook that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Mendes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pablo scores with a shot to the side of Mendes's head. #T1#
Pablo looking to slow down the pace here.
Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mendes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pablo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendes.
A left hand lands to the body for Mendes.
Mendes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Pablo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pablo working aggressively here.
Pablo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pablo gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pablo lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Mendes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pablo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pablo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pablo moves away.
Pablo with the counter takedown but Mendes avoids it easily.#T2#
Pablo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Chad Mendes is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes thuds a left hand into Pablo's body.
Mendes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pablo. Pablo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pablo shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pablo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendes rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pablo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendes jabs Pablo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendes digs a good body shot into Pablo's ribs.
Mendes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Pablo missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pablo cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Pablo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Mendes. #TD2#
Pablo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Mendes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. Pablo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes jabs Pablo right on the nose. Pablo blinks but takes it well.
Pablo looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well.
Chad Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Pablo.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Mendes lands a head shot.#T4#
Mendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Pablo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Mendes misses.
Mendes slips a straight right by Pablo.
Nice shot lands for Mendes.
Pablo looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Mendes looks to throw the jab but Pablo is out of range.
Mendes misses with a head kick.
Pablo needs to keep his hands up - Mendes had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendes throws a low kick but Pablo moves out of range easily.
Pablo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mendes to counter with a crisp jab.
Pablo lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pablo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendes lands with a right hand.
Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Nice shot lands for Mendes.#CL#
Mendes clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
Pablo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pablo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mendes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo moves away from the strike by Mendes.
Mendes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pablo momentarily.
Pablo drops his hands momentarily and Mendes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Mendes misses with a looping right.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but Pablo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pablo takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Pablo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pablo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendes lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo.
Mendes tries to land a front kick but Pablo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mendes connects with a right hand. Pablo shakes it off.
Mendes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendes throws a shot from downtown. Pablo moves away and avoids it.
Petey Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pablo keeps the fight on the outside.
Pablo misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Mendes has managed to clinch.
Petey Pablo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mendes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Pablo fails to land.
Pablo just leaning against Mendes, taking a breather.
Pablo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pablo letting Mendes take a breather here.
Pablo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablo wants to stall.
Mendes has Pablo pushed against the cage.#T3##BC#
Mendes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pablo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pablo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pablo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendes looks to land a left hand but Pablo moved out of range nicely.
Pablo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pablo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendes catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pablo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Mendes coming out on top.
Mendes lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo scores with a jab to the body.
Pablo misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pablo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Pablo lands a jab to Mendes's midsection.
Mendes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pablo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes misses the jab.
Pablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pablo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pablo misses with a straight left.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Pablo.
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pablo misses with a straight right.
Mendes connects with a jab.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendes connects with a jab.
Mendes punishes Pablo's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
Chad Mendes very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Petey Pablo spoke after the fight, saying 'I love this shit! '.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Kilo 1 Chandler Vs Mercado
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Dekkers clinches up against the cage.
Mendes takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendes avoiding damage.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendes is defending well for now.
Mendes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendes avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dekkers is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Mendes to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dekkers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
Mendes lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Mendes working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Dekkers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
Mendes managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendes avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Mendes misses with a body punch.
Mendes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendes won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Mendes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes tries to stall but Dekkers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendes looks winded!
Dekkers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Dekkers taking a breather.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendes.
#T3##BC2#
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dekkers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dekkers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dekkers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dekkers cracks the inside of Mendes's front leg.
Dekkers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dekkers half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dekkers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dekkers thuds his right hand into Mendes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Dekkers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Dekkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dekkers - that will leave a mark!
Mendes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendes duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Dekkers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Mendes misses.
Mendes scores with a hook.
Dekkers thows a body kick. Mendes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dekkers is looking to clinch.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Dekkers is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendes slips under a jab.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dekkers.
Mendes throws a lazy uppercut
and Dekkers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Mendes is rocked!
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dekkers, right into the meat.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dekkers finish him?
Mendes misses with an uppercut
and Dekkers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Mendes 's eye.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mendes misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dekkers throws a monster overhand right that drops Mendes! Dekkers follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Dekkers!
A relieved looking Bas Dekkers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Mendes defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Mendes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Mendes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mendes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Mendes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Mendes! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Mendes!
Chad Mendes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing , into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mendes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendes is stalling here.
Mendes stalls.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Mendes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Mendes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrison walks into a left hand.
Mendes connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Chuck Harrison has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mendes has knocked Harrison down with a huge combo! Mendes steps away and waves a wobbly Harrison back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Harrison is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Harrison falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mendes dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Mendes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chad Mendes made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Mendes scores with a shot to the body.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
Mendes throws a leg kick but Dall moved away.
Dall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
Mendes walks into a straight right hand from Dall.
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall walks into a left hand.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dall.
Dall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall lands with a cross.
Mendes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendes defends well and Dall ends up having to push Mendes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mendes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendes, as that shot connected.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range. #CL2#
Mendes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Dall has hold of one of Mendes's legs. Mendes is fighting the takedown attempt but Dall gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Mendes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Mendes looking to stall.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Mendes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Dall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendes is trying to defend but Dall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendes is looking to escape.#T3#
Dall wants to pass the guard but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Mendes defends the submission attempt.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Mendes defends it. #SUB#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes is trying to stand up here but Dall is controlling him well. #SUB#
Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendes sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes pushes Dall off looking to stand but Dall dives back in and keeps control.
Dall passes to side control.
Dall tries to move to mount but Mendes blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Mendes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendes tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mendes misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Mendes catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Dall lands with a hook. Mendes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Mendes throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall counters with a left to the body.
Chad Mendes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendes moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Mendes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Mendes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##CL2#
Mendes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendes just leaning against Dall, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Mendes.
Mendes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendes lands with a light punch inside.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Dall tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank. #T2#
Mendes can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Mendes stalling in the clinch but Dall improves position.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Mendes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendes.
Dall walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Dall lands with a slapping head kick.
Mendes scores with a jab to the head.
Mendes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Mendes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendes tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Mendes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Mendes working aggressively here.
Mendes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dall scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Dall.
Mendes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
#BC#
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall throws a series of strikes that have Mendes backpedaling.
#TD#
Dall gets a takedown into half guard.
Dall is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.#T4#
Dall is taking a breather. Mendes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dall is looking to pass Mendes's guard but actually Mendes recovers to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryzen Dall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mendes tries to clinch but Dall moves away
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall staying out of range there.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendes scores with a one two! Dall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Mendes throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick from Dall.
Dall slips a straight right by Mendes.
As Mendes backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes connects with a body shot.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Mendes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Mendes swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendes.
Mendes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Mendes looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
Mendes takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Mendes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dall slips a straight right by Mendes.
Mendes lands with a nice body punch.
Mendes staying out of range there.
Mendes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mendes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Mendes saw that one coming.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
Mendes throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mendes's head.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mendes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.#TD#
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendes was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him. #T3#
Mendes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Mendes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Good body shot from Mendes.
Mendes working aggressively here.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Dall.
Mendes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dall up against the cage.#BC2#
Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Dall slips a jab from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Mendes.
I think Mendes 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chad Mendes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chad Mendes made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Ascension 354
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Mendes misses.
Mendes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendes blocks a jab.
Mendes blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Mendes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jorma connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendes.
Mendes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jorma looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Jorma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Mendes as he checks the leg kick.
Mendes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mendes cracks Jorma with a good jab.
Mendes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Jorma avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorma tries a low kick but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendes lands with a right hand.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
Jorma throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Jorma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a wild combination.
Jorma lands a jab to Mendes's midsection.
Jorma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jorma walks into a straight right hand from Mendes.
Mendes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jorma.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorma.
Jorma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jorma misses with a kick to the body.
Mendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorma misses with a left hand
and Mendes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jorma thinking.
Jorma looks to land a body kick but Mendes moved away.
Jorma wants to slow Mendes down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. Jorma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jorma misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendes! But no joy.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendes on the side of the head. #T2#
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jorma.
Mendes slips a straight right by Jorma.
A jab from Jorma misses. #CL2#
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Mendes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mendes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendes stalling.
Mendes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
Jorma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorma lands a shot to the body.
Mendes swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Mendes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Jorma. Beautiful body shot.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Mendes moves away and avoids it.
Mendes slips a jab from Jorma.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Jorma keeps it at a distance.
Jorma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mendes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jorma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jorma is looking to chop away at Mendes's legs.
Jorma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendes's calf.
Mendes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorma can pounce on him.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Jorma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Mendes misses.
As Mendes looks to move away, Jorma throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.
Jorma thuds his right hand into Mendes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mendes staying out of range there.
Jorma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendes's sensitive parts.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Mendes blocks the low kick.#TD#
Jorma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendes to the ground. Jorma is now in Mendes's guard.#T4#
Jorma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jorma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Mendes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jorma tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes tries to work over Jorma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
Jorma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Jorma tries to work over Mendes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorma can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Mendes misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes tries a body shot but Jorma blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
Jorma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jorma throws a wild body kick that Mendes sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rasva Jorma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mendes misses with an uppercut. Jorma saw that one coming.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorma moves away.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorma.
Mendes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendes tries to clinch up.
Jorma throws the kick towards the body but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes throws a right hand that Jorma ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorma also avoids with ease.
Jorma lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jorma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorma slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jorma.
Jorma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Jorma finds it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jorma.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Rasva Jorma is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorma.
Jorma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Jorma throwing a counter right hand but Mendes manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes jabs Jorma right on the nose. Jorma blinks but takes it well.
Mendes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Jorma lands with a shot to the body.
Jorma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorma.
Mendes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jorma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jorma lands a front kick.
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jorma defending well as Mendes loads up on a big left hand.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Mendes moves away and avoids it.
Jorma swinging wildly here.
Mendes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorma.
Jorma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Jorma throws a solid leg kick but Mendes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jorma.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma thumps Mendes with a low kick.
Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorma.
Mendes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorma connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jorma.
Jorma dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jorma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jorma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jorma is looking to slow Mendes down with leg kicks.
Mendes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jorma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mendes tries to clinch but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes throws a chopping leg kick but Jorma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jorma throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Mendes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jorma tries to land a body kick
and Mendes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Jorma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendes checks a leg kick.
Mendes takes a swing at Jorma's ribcage but misses.
Mendes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorma. #T3#
Mendes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mendes misses with a leg kick.
Mendes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jorma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mendes.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorma tries to land a front kick but Mendes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mendes lands a jab to Jorma's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorma. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendes looks to land a right hand but Jorma moved out of range.
Jorma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jorma looks to land a right hand but Mendes moved out of range.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Jorma misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jorma.
Mendes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jorma is out of range.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Jorma throws a chopping leg kick but Mendes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mendes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jorma.
Mendes moves out of range of the leg kick from Jorma.
Jorma ducks right into an uppercut from Mendes.
Mendes scores with a sloppy right hand. Jorma should have avoided that one.
Mendes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jorma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
Mendes lands a head shot.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jorma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jorma misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Jorma.
Mendes can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorma moves away.
As Mendes backs away, Jorma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jorma tries to work over Mendes's front leg with a kick but Mendes checks it.
Mendes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rasva Jorma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendes scores with a nice strike.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jorma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Jorma.
Jorma wants to land a leg kick but Mendes is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jorma checks a leg kick.
Mendes swings for the body but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorma works Mendes's body with a nice hook.
Jorma cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs.
Mendes scores with a nice head shot.
Jorma throws a low kick but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jorma's head.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes slips a jab from Jorma.
Mendes misses with a hook. Jorma ducked under it nicely.
Jorma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Jorma scores with the left hand. Mendes knows he should have avoided that one.
Jorma thows a leg kick but Mendes checks it
letting Mendes counter with a right hand.
Jorma throws a jab when Mendes was well out of range.
Mendes throws a front kick aimed at Jorma's knee but Jorma avoids it well.
Jorma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jorma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jorma misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Mendes.
Mendes throws a lazy uppercut
and Jorma counters with a good, hard body kick but Mendes shrugs it off.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Jorma just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jorma lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendes off the cage and back into range.
Jorma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendes.
Mendes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jorma.
Jorma scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendes checks a low kick from Jorma.#T2#
Mendes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorma can pounce on him.
Mendes slips a jab from Jorma.
Jorma throws a leg kick which misses Mendes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendes tries to avoid it.
Mendes throws a body punch but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes throws the left hand but Jorma avoids the punch easily.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Mendes moves away and avoids it.
Jorma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorma moves away.
Jorma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Mendes blocks a jab.
Mendes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jorma.
Mendes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jorma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendes.
Chad Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Jorma feints and then cracks Mendes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendes down.
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jorma blocks the body kick.
Donk. Jorma catches Mendes right on the button with a cross.
Jorma scores with a spinning back kick!
Jorma thuds his shin into the meat of Mendes's side.
Mendes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jorma.
Jorma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mendes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Jorma.
Mendes misses with a hook. Jorma ducked under it nicely.
Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Jorma.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Jorma wants to slow Mendes down by chopping away at his legs.
Jorma lands with a nice body punch.
Mendes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
A left and a right from Mendes both land. Nice combination.
Mendes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jorma counters with a thumping low kick.
Mendes drops his hands momentarily and Jorma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mendes slips under a jab from Jorma.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Jorma takes one on the button.
Jorma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendes lands with a nice body punch.
Jorma throws a leg kick
and Jorma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jorma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jorma.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jorma, as that shot connected.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasva Jorma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jorma misses the target.
Jorma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendes's sensitive parts.
Jorma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasva Jorma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jorma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasva Jorma!
Rasva Jorma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry), into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Ascension 348
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Mendes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.#TD#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Mendes is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Mendes's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Mendes.#T1#
Mendes lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendes throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
Mendes stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a hook.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a head kick but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Mendes circles away easily
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Johnson forces Mendes back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to break free.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendes pinned against the cage. Mendes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mendes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Mendes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Mendes punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Mendes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendes circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mendes circles away.
Mendes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendes.
As Mendes looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.#T4#
Mendes works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Mendes throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendes's guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mendes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendes.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mendes circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendes works the jab nicely.
Mendes works the jab nicely.
Mendes moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Mendes lands a jab to the nose.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Johnson slips under a jab from Mendes.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendes looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Mendes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mendes scores with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Mendes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Mendes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Mendes.#T2#
Mendes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendes misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Mendes.
Mendes lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendes.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Mendes pushes him off.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Johnson pushes Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Mendes manages to get underhooks.
Mendes scores with a shoulder strike.
Mendes has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the cage. #T3#
Mendes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Mendes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendes has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a body punch.
Mendes slowing the pace effectively.
Mendes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Mendes.
#T4#
Johnson prevents a body shot from Mendes.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mendes smiles and moves away.
Mendes throws a shot to the body.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendes throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Mendes only half commits.
Mendes cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mendes circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendes counters with a nice body shot.
Mendes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson throws a body punch but Mendes moves out of range.
Mendes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendes sprawls and moves away.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A cross from Mendes lands.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mendes.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Mendes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A good leg kick by Mendes.
A swing and a miss from Mendes.#CL2#
Mendes darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Mendes lands a left hand.
Mendes is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson jumps guard but Mendes stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to circle away but Mendes has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Mendes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendes lands with a good body shot.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mendes manages to circle out of the way.
Chad Mendes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Mendes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mendes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mendes lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes scores with a nice head shot.
Mendes stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Mendes finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Mendes works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendes defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Mendes. #T3#
Mendes with a hook.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Mendes lands with a right hand.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Mendes, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Mendes against the cage but Mendes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendes tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mendes sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mendes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #T4#
Mendes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
#CL2#
Mendes pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to control Mendes's arms but Mendes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Mendes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mendes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Chad Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Mendes.
Mendes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson has Mendes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendes just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
Chad Mendes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Namunamu Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
