Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018

#R1##TD#
Davids feints and as Mendez raises his hands in defense, Davids changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendez is wriggling around but Davids manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Davids trying to mount his opponent but Mendez defends it.
Davids is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendez!
Mendez is trying desperately to improve position.
Davids is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Davids postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Mendez out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Davids goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerrie Davids!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Mendez tries to clinch but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Koreshkov counters with a big left hand that crumples Mendez! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov very nearly forgot to thank Aspire 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Mendez tries to clinch up
and Gardner counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Gardner circles away easily
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez swings for the body but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Gardner.
Gardner blocks a head kick by Mendez.
Mendez throws an off balance right hand
and Gardner counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Gardner misses with a series of wild punches.
Gardner throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Gardner.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Gardner cracks Mendez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gardner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mendez to stand back up!#ROC2#
Mendez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Gardner swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph Gardner!
An out of breath Ralph Gardner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Bean tests Mendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches. #KD#
Bean drops Mendez with a right and a left! Bean comes rushing in but Mendez regains his composure and manages to keep Bean in guard. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
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!
Bean is working Mendez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Bean finish him?#SUB2#
Mendez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bean seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bean's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Bean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bean lands a couple of elbows.
Bean cracks Mendez with a solid left hand.
Bean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bean is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bean stands up over Mendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bean is in close to Mendez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bean controlling from the top position. #T2#
Bean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bean loads up on a big left hand. Mendez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bean looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mendez can't hide his disappointment, as Bean celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bean!
After the big win, James Bean made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randall, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendez blocks an elbow strike from Randall.
Mendez is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Randall jumps guard.
Mendez trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez works over Randall with some ground and pound from guard.
Randall looking for a sweep. Not yet Randall, not yet. #SU2#
Mendez stands up and waves to Randall to follow him. #CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mendez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Randall manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Randall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Randall throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Randall tries for a takedown but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendez.
Mendez tries to advance to mount but Randall denies him. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Randall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mendez tries for a kimura but Randall is defending well.
Randall wants to control but Mendez postures up.#T2#
Randall is pushing Mendez's head away, looking to escape. Mendez manages to hold on to the position though.
Randall seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendez dominates the positioning.
Mendez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Randall is trying to control Mendez's posture but Mendez avoids it. #SUB2#
Mendez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Randall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Randall is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Mendez landing strikes. #SU2#
Mendez stands up and beckons Randall to his feet.
Mendez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Randall looks for the body kick but Mendez saw that one coming.
Mendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Randall circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Randall eats them both and turns towards Mendez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mendez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Randall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Randall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Randall moves into range and clinches up with Mendez.
Mendez is looking to control Randall's arms but Randall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendez has his back to the cage. #T4#
Randall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Randall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendez to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Mendez is trying to trip Randall. He has hold of a leg but Randall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mendez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randall trying to control the position.
Mendez trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Randall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Randall working a defensive guard here.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Mendez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Randall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randall tries to clinch but Mendez moves out of range.
Randall takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Mendez has Randall up against the cage in a clinch.
Randall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randall throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Randall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Randall.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Randall circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Randall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randall tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Randall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendez lands a two punch combo.
Dave Randall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall misses with a body shot.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randall.
Mendez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Randall defends it well.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randall thows a leg kick but Mendez checks it
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Randall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randall avoids a kick to the body.
Randall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendez wants to counter the offense by Randall and move into the clinch position.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Randall.
Randall 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. #T2#
Mendez leaves Randall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Mendez there.
Randall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mendez has managed to clinch.
Randall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randall misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Randall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randall tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Mendez 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.
Tiago Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendez stops Randall from standing up.
Mendez passes into half guard.
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mendez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Randall is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendez.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randall keeps working.
Randall taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Randall tries to roll over but Mendez keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendez connects with a nice short shot to Randall's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Randall darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Mendez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Randall's guard.
Randall is wriggling around but Mendez manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mendez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendez.
Mendez trying to mount his opponent but Randall defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Randall has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Mendez working Randall over with strikes.
Randall is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randall avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mendez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Randall is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Mendez!
A relieved looking Tiago Mendez 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: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Mendez leaves Randall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randall shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl out of it but Randall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall wants to break free but Mendez has control.
Mendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Randall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendez keeps control of Randall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendez wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Mendez gets control of Randall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Mendez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Mendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randall defends it easily.
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2##SU2#
Mendez stands and steps away. Randall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randall.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randall circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randall.
Mendez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randall avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Mendez seems content to control.
Randall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Mendez prevents Randall from standing back up.
Mendez throwing shots but Randall is blocking nicely.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Randall dodges it nicely. #SU2#
Mendez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Randall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randall defends well and Mendez ends up having to push Randall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randall wants to clinch#TD2#
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Randall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him. #T4#
Mendez passes Randall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Mendez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Randall is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tiago Mendez!
A relieved looking Tiago Mendez 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: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Griggs scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Griggs sprawls well.
Griggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
A left lands for Griggs.
Griggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griggs lands with a straight right. Mendez didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez moves away from the strike by Griggs. #KD2#
Griggs sends Mendez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Griggs is motioning to the referee to let Mendez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Mendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez misses with a low kick.
Mendez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Griggs avoids it well.
Griggs darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Mendez's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Griggs before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brody Griggs!
A very excited looking Brody Griggs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MMANIAK 42 Spartan-Cigano
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lotus.
Lotus misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez tries to counter with a takedown but Lotus is quick to defend against it.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Lotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lotus is trying to break free.#BC#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling the position.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mendez wants the takedown. Lotus is fighting it off but Mendez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lotus's guard against the cage.
Lotus is looking to sweep but instead, Mendez has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Lotus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mendez seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Lotus is trying to get back to full guard.
Lotus is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lotus trying to control here.
Lotus tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lotus keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendez moves into full mount! Lotus won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Mendez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lotus has worked his arm free - good work by Lotus!
Lotus struggling a bit here.
Lotus is pushing Mendez's head away, looking to escape. Mendez manages to hold on to the position though.
Mendez working away.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Lotus is trying to work for a sweep but Mendez has mounted him!
Lotus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez tries to control but Lotus wriggling away. #SUB#
Mendez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lotus is on top in guard.
Lotus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lotus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lotus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Mendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES#
Mendez pushes Lotus off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Lotus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lotus continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendez checks a low kick from Lotus.
Lotus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Mendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lotus sprawls well. Lotus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lotus tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendez as he jumps to the side.
As Lotus tries to get set, Mendez tries to push him back and clinch up but Lotus manages to avoid the attempt.
Lotus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez connects with a high kick.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiago Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus shoots in but Mendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Mendez lands a jab to the nose.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Lotus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lotus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez looks for the body kick but Lotus saw that one coming.
Lotus blocks a head kick by Mendez. #TD2#
Lotus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendez to the ground. Lotus is now in Mendez's guard.#ES#
Mendez pushes Lotus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Lotus avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Lotus shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Lotus.
Tiago Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotus is breathing heavily.
Mendez fails with the takedown.
Lotus wants to counter with a clinch but Mendez pushes him away.
Lotus fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Lotus.
Lotus swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Lotus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mendez throws a chopping leg kick but Lotus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus misses with a shot to the body
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendez but Mendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully. #T3##BC2#
Lotus breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mendez rushes Lotus and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mendez jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mendez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lotus pushes down on Mendez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lotus wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendez is positioning himself well to prevent Lotus advancing to mount.
Lotus is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lotus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Mendez moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendez holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lotus can do to turn this around?
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendez passes Lotus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lotus trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Mendez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lotus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lotus misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lotus manages to circle out of the way.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lotus avoids it really well and circles away.
Lotus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense.
Mendez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lotus back to the cage. Mendez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lotus.
Lotus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tiago Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away. #T1##CL#
Lotus tries to keep at a distance but Mendez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mendez breaks the clinch.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Mendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling him.
Lotus is trying to break free.#TD#
Mendez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendez manages to end up in side control.
Mendez working the ground and pound. #SU#
Mendez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lotus to his feet.
Lotus shoots in and drives through. Mendez sprawls well.#T2#
Lotus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendez. #BC#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiago Mendez is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus misses with a body shot.
Lotus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lotus somewhat.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendez defends it nicely.#CL#
Mendez clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Mendez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lotus backwards. #TD#
Mendez jumps guard and drags Lotus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Mendez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lotus looking to sit in guard and control but Mendez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lotus trying to control the position.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez postures up.
Mendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Mendez stands up and beckons Lotus to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendez 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Mendez!
Our winner, Tiago Mendez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMANIAK 41 Saitev/Scarface
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Mankowski fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Mendez scores with a takedown into Mankowski's guard.#ES#
Mankowski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tiago Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez wants to clinch#TD#
and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.
Mendez has momentary wrist control but Mankowski slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Mankowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mankowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mankowski postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
Mankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Mankowski connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Mendez's guard.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Mankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Mendez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Mankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mankowski has his foot on Mendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass. #SUB#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mankowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mankowski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mankowski cracks Mendez with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB#
Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Mendez's guard.
Mankowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mankowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Mankowski finish him?
Mankowski is in close to Mendez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Mankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendez dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendez is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Mankowski working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily. #SUB#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mankowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Mankowski's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mankowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendez is in Mankowski's guard.#ES#
Mankowski pushes Mendez off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendez's guard.
Mankowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVB#
Mankowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mankowski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mendez frees his head nicely. Oh but Mankowski has switched to an armbar! Mendez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.

Event: MMANIAK 36 - Fogomayu/Borys
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos is looking to counter the offense by Mendez and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Mendez looking to score a takedown here. Dos Santos is defending well but Mendez drives through and ends up in Dos Santos's guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dos Santos is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos stops Mendez from standing up.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Dos Santos postures up.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
Mendez keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Dos Santos trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendez swivels and escapes.
Mendez wants to counter the offense by Dos Santos and move into the clinch position.
Mendez wants to clinch.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Mendez is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Mendez gets the takedown into side control.
Dos Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dos Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Mendez defends easily.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dos Santos has his foot on Mendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendez works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Junior Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dos Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Dos Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mendez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Santos's guard! Nice work there by Mendez!
Mendez wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Junior Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendez sees it coming and defends easily.
Dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Dos Santos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Mendez looking to control. #SUB#
Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos, into his guard. #REVB#
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Mendez lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mendez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dos Santos's body to avoid the submission. Dos Santos has instead reached around Mendez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dos Santos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMANIAK 35 - Scarface/Lang
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Hay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hay tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hay has knocked Mendez down with a huge combo! Hay steps away and waves a wobbly Mendez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
Mendez looks for the body kick but Hay saw that one coming.
We've been told by Hay's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Hay has Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendez throws a wild hook but Hay just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Mendez gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Hay raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Hay!

Event: MMANIAK 32 NEWcomers
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Mendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD#
Lang sends Mendez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lang is motioning to the referee to let Mendez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mendez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
Lang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mendez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMANIAK 26 Dos Santos vs Em
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
McCarthy lands an overhand right.#CL#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendez wants to break free but McCarthy has control.
Mendez is trying to break free.#TD2#
Mendez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCarthy can't fight it off and eventually Mendez manages to take the fight to the floor. McCarthy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez won't allow McCarthy to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCarthy wants to control but Mendez postures up.
McCarthy is pushing Mendez's head away, looking to escape. Mendez manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Mendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2##CL#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Mendez jumps guard. #SU#
Mendez is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
McCarthy rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Mendez drags the fight down to the ground.
McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Mendez had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
McCarthy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendez! #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy pushes Mendez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2#
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Mendez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCarthy is trying to improve his position.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Mendez drags him back down.
McCarthy taking a bit of punishment here - Mendez scoring with strikes.
McCarthy gets back to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up but Mendez is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mendez moves into full mount! McCarthy won't be happy about that!
Mendez blocks McCarthy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Mendez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mendez rushes McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez tries to break free but McCarthy pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mendez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mendez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mendez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McCarthy has his hands clasped together but Mendez extends and breaks McCarthy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mendez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Mendez!
Tiago Mendez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMANIAK 23
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Firetribe defends it nicely.#CL#
Firetribe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Firetribe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Firetribe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mendez is trying to drag Firetribe to the mat but Firetribe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendez looks winded!
Firetribe effectively controlling the action here.
Firetribe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firetribe landing knees to the head.
Firetribe lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendez won't want to take too many of those.
Firetribe is working Mendez over against the cage.
Firetribe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mendez's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Firetribe slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Firetribe.
Firetribe avoiding damage.
Mendez takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Firetribe.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firetribe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendez's defenses. #T2#
Firetribe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Firetribe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Firetribe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!#TD2#
Mendez jumps guard.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Firetribe finish him?#SUB2#
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Firetribe gets to his feet. Mendez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Firetribe scores with a jab to the body.
Firetribe dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
A left lands for Firetribe.#T3#
Firetribe lands a jab to the head.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Mendez pushes Firetribe up against the cage in a clinch.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Firetribe - that landed with a thud.
Firetribe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Firetribe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendez letting Firetribe take a breather here.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Firetribe effectively controlling the action here.
Firetribe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Firetribe lands a body shot. #T4#
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mendez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendez or not.
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!
Firetribe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow. #KD#
Firetribe drops Mendez with a big knee straight up the middle! Mendez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mendez circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Firetribe. Mendez falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Firetribe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brother Firetribe!
A very excited looking Brother Firetribe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMANIAK 21 West vs Williamson
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Mendez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maul stuns Mendez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendez tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul scores with the left hand. Mendez knows he should have avoided that one.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Maul avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maul lunges at Mendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendez's hand.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
It looked like Maul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Mendez throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Maul connects with a right hand. Mendez shakes it off.
Mendez takes one to the chin there.
Mendez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendez throws a big counter head kick but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Maul scores with a nice head shot.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Maul.
Maul throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
Maul lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul sets himself, and Mendez steps forward looking for the clinch! Maul avoids it this time.
Mendez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maul checks it well. #T2#
Mendez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maul closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Mendez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maul on his heels. He'll look to pass Maul's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Maul has his feet on Mendez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Maul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice takedown defense from Maul. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maul swivels and escapes.
Paul Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul cracks Mendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendez on the side of the head.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Maul finish him?
Maul lands an overhand right.
Mendez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maul finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendez's head.
Maul throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul. #T3#
A jab from Maul misses.
Maul throws a combination. Mendez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mendez dives in and grabs Maul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maul pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Paul Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maul!#ES#
Maul explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a hook.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maul jabs at Mendez's body.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Maul throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maul cracks a nice hook into Mendez's ribs.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Maul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul blocks a head kick by Mendez.
Maul appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maul slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Maul misses.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maul throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range. #TD2#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've been informed that Mendez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendez trying to mount his opponent but Maul defends it. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura but Maul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendez to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maul is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez trying to control from half guard but Maul is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mendez prevents Maul from improving his position.
Maul keeping hold of Mendez's head, controlling as best he can.
Maul is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendez is keen to just control but Maul is a slippery customer.
Maul trying to control but Mendez postures up.
Maul works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendez won't allow Maul to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez slips under a jab from Maul.
Mendez ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendez wants to counter the offense by Maul and move into the clinch position.
Maul takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Maul misses.
Tiago Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez drops his hands momentarily and Maul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mendez lands a slapping body shot.
Mendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.#T3#
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Mendez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maul's hands.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Maul. Beautiful body shot.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maul jabs Mendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Maul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maul throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Maul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maul continues to drive forward.
Paul Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Maul scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendez walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
Maul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maul connects with a jab.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Mendez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Maul punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez takes one to the chin there.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maul but Maul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Maul. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Mendez tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
Maul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Maul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maul continues to drive forward.
A clash of legs there as Maul blocks the low kick.
Mendez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez tries to clinch but Maul is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Mendez wants to counter the offense by Maul and move into the clinch position.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Maul circles away.
Maul throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mendez avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maul defends well and Mendez ends up having to push Maul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paul Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Maul lands with a right hand.
Maul with a nice cross.
Mendez tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maul defending well as Mendez loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendez tries to clinch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendez momentarily.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Maul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendez. #T2#
Maul misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Mendez counters by clinching up.
Mendez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendezs head. #BC#
Maul breaks the clinch.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maul takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Maul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Maul misses the jab.
Mendez dives in for a single leg takedown but Maul sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maul punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Maul.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez tries to counter with a clinch but Maul shakes him off and moves away.
Maul punishes Mendez's body with a nice straight punch.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
Maul cracks Mendez with a good jab.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Mendez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maul to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiago Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Mendez gets a clinch.
Maul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendezs head.
Mendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maul stalling.
Maul keeps control of Mendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Maul controls his hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMANIAK 15 - No judges!
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Mendez misses with a takedown #KD#
and Strikes counters with a crisp one two that drops Mendez! Strikes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mendez to his feet! Mendez is in big trouble!#ROC#
Mendez is rocked!#CL#
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strikes stops a takedown attempt from Mendez. #BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strikes.
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strikes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Strikes tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Strikes sprawls well.#T1#
Strikes misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Mendez darts in looking for a takedown but Strikes gets double underhooks and turns Mendez into the cage.
Strikes feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendez moves out of range of the leg kick from Strikes.
Strikes throws a leg kick but Mendez moved away.#CL2#
Strikes gets tackled into the cage by Mendez. Mendez maintains the clinch. #BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Strikes forces Mendez back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendez lands a hook that snaps the head of Strikes backwards. #BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Mendez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strikes throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Strikes.
Mendez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendez showed some decent athleticism there.
Strikes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strikes has a closed guard, preventing Mendez from standing up. #SUB#
Strikes is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
Mendez stops Strikes from standing up. #T3#
Strikes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strikes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendez, into his guard. #REVR#
Strikes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strikes throwing strikes but missing.
Strikes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strikes preventing the sweep.
Strikes controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mendez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Strikes uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Mendez's face as Strikes controls the position. #T5#
Mendez is looking to regain half guard here but Strikes keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Strikes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mendez to his feet.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Strikes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strikes throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Mendez blocks a low kick nicely.
Strikes misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Mendez clinches up against the cage.
Mendez is working for takedown but Strikes is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T6#
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strikes swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Mendez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strikes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Strikes instigates a clinch.
Strikes lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Strikes.
Mendez is trying to force a seperation but Strikes has the dominant position.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Strikes looks for a takedown but Mendez sprawls well.#T7##CL#
Strikes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strikes avoids it really well and circles away.
Strikes tries to counter by clinching up but Mendez breaks away and moves out of range.
Mendez leaves Strikes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T8##CL2#
Mendez forces Strikes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Strikes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Strikes shoots in.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Strikes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Strikes moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Strikes. #T9#
Mendez is trying to maintain a safe position but Strikes gets an underhook and turns Mendez into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strikes.
Mendez blocks an elbow strike from Strikes.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the head but Mendez blocks with his arms. #BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Mendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Strikes. Strikes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Mendez clinches with his opponent.
Strikes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strikes lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
Strikes tries a knee to the head but Mendez blocks it.
Strikes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Mendez's cut.
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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strikes's guard.
Strikes keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Strikes has his hands on Mendez's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Strikes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mendez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strikes slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendez sprawls well. Mendez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strikes gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strikes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendez is defending well for now.
Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Strikes manages to get underhooks.
Strikes tries to work over Mendez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strikes missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Strikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strikes somewhat.
Carlos Strikes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Strikes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Strikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strikes has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mendez.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.#CL2#
Mendez has managed to clinch.
Mendez tries to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling the position.
Mendez takes a shot to the head. #T3##BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez blocks the body kick.
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strikes fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Strikes shoots in.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strikes misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Mendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strikes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strikes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strikes pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Mendez tries to pull guard but Strikes holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendez drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mendez has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strikes drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
Strikes controlling the action here for a moment.
Mendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Strikes.
A short body shot lands from Strikes as the two fighters clinch.
Strikes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Strikes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strikes walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T5##CL#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Mendez wants to get back to striking at distance but Strikes won't allow it.
Mendez is trying to drag Strikes to the mat but Strikes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strikes fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Strikes shoots in and bounces Mendez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Strikes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T6##SU#
Strikes stands and steps away. Mendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Strikes circles away easily
and Strikes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Strikes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Strikes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mendez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Carlos Strikes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Strikes decides to stand back up. #T7#
Mendez connects with a high kick.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Mendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Strikes counters with a left and a right that stings Mendez.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strikes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mendez is out of range and Strikes settles back down.
Strikes throws a leg kick but Mendez checks it.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mendez darts in and clinches Strikes up against the cage.#BC2#
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
Strikes lands the left hand.
Mendez stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Mendez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strikes was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strikes is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Strikes continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More hug and hope from Strikes.#T9#
Strikes has a closed guard, preventing Mendez from standing up.
Mendez works over Strikes with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendez content to stall in guard here.
Strikes keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strikes scores with a one two! Mendez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Mendez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strikes stuffs the takedown.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Mendez takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
Mendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strikes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carlos Strikes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strikes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes slips a jab and a cross from Mendez. #CL#
Strikes rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendez working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Strikes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Strikes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mendez has had enough of the clinch but Strikes keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Strikes breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Strikes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Mendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez tries to bench press Strikes off him but Strikes keeps the position.
Mendez is trying to control Strikes's posture but Strikes avoids it.
Mendez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2##SU#
Strikes gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Strikes pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes shoots in for a double leg but Mendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendez unleashes a big counter combination but Strikes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Strikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strikes continues to drive forward.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.
Strikes is pressed up against the cage. Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strikes down to the mat. Strikes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Strikes fails to land the takedown.
Mendez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strikes avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Strikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mendez blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.#T4#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches up with Mendez, looking for a takedown. Strikes pushes Mendez against the cage but Mendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strikes backing away here, and Mendez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Mendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.
Strikes lands an uppercut.
Mendez is looking for a takedown.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Strikes won't allow it.
Strikes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendez.
Mendez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strikes trying to land knees to the body.
Strikes pushes Mendez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mendez pushes Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.#T5#
Mendez is trying to force a seperation but Strikes has the dominant position.
Mendez managing to block the knees to the body from Strikes.
Mendez blocks an elbow strike.
Strikes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strikes lands a body shot.
Strikes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mendez up against the cage.
Mendez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strikes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mendez prevents a body shot from Strikes. #BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T6##CL2#
Mendez forces Strikes back against the cage and clinches.
Mendez is working for takedown but Strikes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strikes leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strikes - the referee stops the clock and Mendez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strikes. Mendez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Mendez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Mendez clinches up against the cage.
Strikes misses with an elbow over the top.#T7#
Mendez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strikes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
Mendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strikes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Strikes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Strikes has managed to clinch. #BC#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Strikes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T8#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Strikes ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strikes moves out of range of the body kick from Mendez.
Strikes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez connects with a leg kick. Strikes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt.#T9##TD#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Tiago Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strikes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Strikes looking to improve position, pressing down on Mendez's thigh with his hand. Mendez seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Strikes paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Strikes's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mendez picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiago Mendez!
Our winner, Tiago Mendez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMANIAK - Lucky 13
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mendez manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Mendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couture is just riding it out for now. Mendez eventually gives up the hold.
Couture wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Mendez moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Mendez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mendez in side control, throwing shots but Couture defends.
Couture is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mendez trying to control the position but Couture is working away.
Mendez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mendez grinds an elbow into Couture's temple.
Mendez landing strikes.
Mendez working the head with strikes.
Couture is trying to get back to his feet.
Mendez working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Couture is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Mendez take his back! Uh oh - Mendez has got a rear naked choke here! Couture is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Mendez!
A very excited looking Tiago Mendez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMANIAK 11
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Hamidovich Saitiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez counters with a left and a right that stings Hamidovich Saitiev.
Mendez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Mendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamidovich Saitiev, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Hamidovich Saitiev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendez was covering up waiting for the punch and Hamidovich Saitiev finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mendez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Mendez breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamidovich Saitiev, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Mendez. #T1##TD#
Hamidovich Saitiev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamidovich Saitiev stands up over Mendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mendez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hamidovich Saitiev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mendez.
Mendez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mendez struggling a bit here.
Mendez tries to buck Hamidovich Saitiev off but Hamidovich Saitiev is having none of it.
Mendez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Mendez's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamidovich Saitiev controlling the pace.
Mendez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hamidovich Saitiev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mendez is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hamidovich Saitiev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with strikes but Mendez is staying in there.
Mendez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Mendez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamidovich Saitiev stops Mendez from getting back to his feet.
Mendez wants to control but Hamidovich Saitiev passes into side.
Mendez is not content to let Hamidovich Saitiev control the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev working away.#T4#
Mendez is trying to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev landing a few strikes.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands an elbow.
Mendez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamidovich Saitiev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Mendez's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with a punch from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamidovich Saitiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamidovich Saitiev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Mendez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamidovich Saitiev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
Hamidovich Saitiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamidovich Saitiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendez.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez wants to clinch.
Hamidovich Saitiev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Mendez's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Mendez looking for a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev defends easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hamidovich Saitiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendez pulls Hamidovich Saitiev in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hamidovich Saitiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some strikes from top position.
Hamidovich Saitiev cracks Mendez with a solid left hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamidovich Saitiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hamidovich Saitiev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez looking to control but Hamidovich Saitiev passes into half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendez.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Hamidovich Saitiev finish him?
Mendez has momentary wrist control but Hamidovich Saitiev slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Mendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of elbows.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hamidovich Saitiev manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Hamidovich Saitiev controlling the pace.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Mendez's head.
Mendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hamidovich Saitiev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendez's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Mendez looking for a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev 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#
Mendez tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a takedown into side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a strong strike to the head of Mendez. That's dazed him! Hamidovich Saitiev looking to finish here. Mendez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hamidovich Saitiev lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!

Event: Swifty Promotions 4
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Mendez. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Mendez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Mendez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A low kick from Nelson misses
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendez throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Mendez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Mendez counters with a takedown into side control.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nelson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendez connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Nelson is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendez lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Nelson is rocked!#SUB2#
Mendez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nelson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Mendez!
A very excited looking Tiago Mendez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Swifty Promotions 3
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1#
Dicks with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendez. #TD2#
Mendez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendez manages to end up in side control.
Mendez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dicks some visible discomfort.
Mendez scoring with punches and elbows.
Dicks is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Mendez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dicks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Mendez!
Our winner, Tiago Mendez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from McClane.#CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mendez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane won't allow Mendez to sweep him here. #ES2#
Mendez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McClane cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Mendez pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McClane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mendez is tightening it up a little... McClane has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McClane reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McClane taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mendez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tiago Mendez!
A relieved looking Tiago Mendez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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