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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior DosVelasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying DosVelasquez's choice of entrance music: Funky Polak - Polak Potrafi. Rob Mendez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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232 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior DosVelasquez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DosVelasquez closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
DosVelasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DosVelasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DosVelasquez pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DosVelasquez breaks from the clinch.
DosVelasquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mendez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendez needs to keep his hands up - DosVelasquez had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Rob Mendez has been cut.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DosVelasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DosVelasquez is staying active underneath Mendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendez is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DosVelasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
DosVelasquez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mendez is keen to just control but DosVelasquez is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DosVelasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but DosVelasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DosVelasquez looks gassed!
Mendez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because DosVelasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez seems to be working for a kimura but DosVelasquez defends the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DosVelasquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendez.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with DosVelasquez, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes DosVelasquez against the cage but DosVelasquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DosVelasquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendez at a distance.
DosVelasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
DosVelasquez is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
DosVelasquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DosVelasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DosVelasquez misses with a leg kick.
DosVelasquez darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
A short uppercut from DosVelasquez.
DosVelasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior DosVelasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez looks to clinch
and DosVelasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from DosVelasquez as Mendez shoots in.
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DosVelasquez defends it nicely.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. DosVelasquez sprawls well.
Junior DosVelasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DosVelasquez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DosVelasquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DosVelasquez throws a combination. Mendez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez throws a series of punches but DosVelasquez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior DosVelasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Mendez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendez fails in his attempt to clinch.
DosVelasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
DosVelasquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DosVelasquez clinches with his opponent.
DosVelasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but DosVelasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DosVelasquez clinches with his opponent.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez wants to get back to striking at distance but DosVelasquez won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Mendez.
DosVelasquez manages to break the clinch.
DosVelasquez is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - DosVelasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DosVelasquez defends it nicely.
DosVelasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez trying to control the position but instead, DosVelasquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendez into the cage.
DosVelasquez tries to circle away but Mendez has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on DosVelasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DosVelasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez avoids the body shot from DosVelasquez.
Mendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
DosVelasquez leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and DosVelasquez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mendez tries for a takedown but DosVelasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior DosVelasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. DosVelasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DosVelasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rob Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DosVelasquez but DosVelasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DosVelasquez lands a body shot.
DosVelasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheers as DosVelasquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendez doesn't seem phased though.
DosVelasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez looks for a takedown but DosVelasquez sprawls well.
Mendez wants to clinch up but DosVelasquez keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from DosVelasquez. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
DosVelasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
DosVelasquez tries to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling the position.
Mendez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mendez controls DosVelasquez momentarily but DosVelasquez frees himself.
DosVelasquez won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
DosVelasquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DosVelasquez pinned against the cage. DosVelasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DosVelasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but DosVelasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DosVelasquez misses with a double jab.
Mendez checks the leg kick.
DosVelasquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior DosVelasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Mendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DosVelasquez as he avoids it easily.
DosVelasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but DosVelasquez circles away.
DosVelasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DosVelasquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DosVelasquez misses with a combination
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DosVelasquez keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DosVelasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mendez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DosVelasquez keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. DosVelasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DosVelasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
DosVelasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DosVelasquez swivels and escapes.
DosVelasquez throws a leg kick that misses.
DosVelasquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mendez.
Mendez looks for a takedown but DosVelasquez sprawls well.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Mendez tries to clinch up but DosVelasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but DosVelasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
DosVelasquez stuffs the takedown.
DosVelasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DosVelasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
DosVelasquez cracks Mendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for DosVelasquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries to clinch but DosVelasquez is having none of it.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from DosVelasquez as Mendez shoots in.
DosVelasquez throws a one two combo.
DosVelasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DosVelasquez lands with an overhand left.
Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DosVelasquez pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from DosVelasquez fails to land.
Mendez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rob Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior DosVelasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendez can't find room to land a body shot as DosVelasquez controls the action.
Mendez tries to score a body lock takedown but DosVelasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior DosVelasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DosVelasquez 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior DosVelasquez!
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hype
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