Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C259: Obaminator vs Nakagawa V
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Mendoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apollo with a body shot.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Mendoza feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Apollo clinches with his opponent.
Apollo tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Apollo to keep the fight standing.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mendoza is trying to push Apollo away but Apollo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apollo is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Apollo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Mendoza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Apollo.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollo as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.#CL#
Apollo forces Mendoza back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Apollo.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Apollo is controlling the position.
Mendoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Mendoza jumps guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Apollo.
Nice body punch from Apollo - that landed with a thud.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.#T2#
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
Mendoza lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Mendoza jabs Apollo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Mendoza throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Apollo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow. #T3##TD#
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Mendoza to the mat.
Apollo is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Apollo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendoza is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mendoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Mendoza looking to control. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily. #SUB2#
Apollo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Apollo counters with a two punch combo.
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mendoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Apollo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo advances to half guard.
Mendoza is controlling Apollo's trapped leg to prevent Apollo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Apollo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Apollo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Apollo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Apollo looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendoza defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Mendoza is squirming around nicely.
Apollo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza is working to get back to half guard.
Mendoza keeps trying to improve his position.
Apollo controlling the position easily from mount.
Apollo tries to take his opponent's back but Mendoza turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Lindsay Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Apollo pulls Mendoza in to control the position. #SUB#
Apollo working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily.
Apollo has control of Mendoza's left arm, preventing Mendoza from doing any damage.
Apollo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Apollo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mendoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Apollo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendoza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apollo, into his guard. #REVB#
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Apollo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Apollo!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mendoza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendoza.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Apollo keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Apollo tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apollo tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Apollo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Mendoza is looking for the big counter here.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Apollo.
A low kick lands for Apollo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Mendoza jabs at Apollo's body.
Apollo lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza takes one to the chin there.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Mendoza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Apollo takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Apollo.#CL#
Apollo instigates a clinch.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Apollo walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Apollo sprawls well.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.#CL#
Apollo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the cage.
Apollo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollo smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Mendoza only half commits.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo scores with a nice head shot.
Mendoza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mendoza looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Mendoza has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Apollo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apollo 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
An out of breath Lindsay Apollo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C253: Lehto vs Blank
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mendoza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mendoza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses. #TD2#
Mendoza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Corassa is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Mendoza seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Corassa is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corassa tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendoza prevents Corassa from improving his position.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Corassa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corassa tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Corassa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Corassa.
Mendoza trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom.
Corassa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Corassa keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mendoza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Corassa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mendoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Mendoza thows a leg kick but Corassa checks it
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa stuffs the takedown.
Corassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Corassa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mendoza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendoza stalks Corassa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Corassa's face. Corassa staggers backwards, shaken.
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Corassa's body.#TD2#
Mendoza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Corassa is working away. #SUB2#
Mendoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mendoza working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mendoza controlling the position.
Mendoza working the ground and pound.
Corassa tries to bench press Mendoza off him but Mendoza keeps the position. #SUB2#
Mendoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corassa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mendoza scores with a shot to the body.
Mendoza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mendoza blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Mendoza.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa throws a quick counter head kick but Mendoza was just out of range.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendoza takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Luiz Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corassa counters with a left to the body.
Corassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Corassa avoids nicely.
Corassa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mendoza jabs Corassa right on the nose. Corassa blinks but takes it well.
Corassa scores with a body shot.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza shoots in but Corassa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Corassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Corassa saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Corassa saw that one coming.
Mendoza takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corassa can pounce on him.
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Corassa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mendoza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Mendoza gets a double leg takedown into Corassa's guard.

Corassa uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Mendoza gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Corassa avoids nicely.
Corassa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mendoza avoids it.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Mendoza 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.
Corassa looking for a sweep. Not yet Corassa, not yet.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Mendoza is in close to Corassa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Corassa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corassa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Corassa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corassa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Corassa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corassa manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Corassa's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza scores with a body shot.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corassa avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corassa.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corassa rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Corassa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corassa checks a low kick from Mendoza.
Corassa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mendoza throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Mendoza misses
and Corassa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mendoza really felt that one!
Corassa is looking to chop away at Mendoza's legs.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Corassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Corassa's shoulder, as Corassa tries to avoid the shot.
Eduardo Corassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mendoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendoza misses with a body punch
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Corassa gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza throwing shots but Corassa is blocking nicely.
Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corassa defending well though.
Mendoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Corassa to regain full guard.
Mendoza trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corassa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza being controlled here momentarily.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Corassa is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendoza misses with a double jab
and Corassa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Mendoza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Corassa throws a quick counter head kick but Mendoza was just out of range.
Mendoza lands a jab to Corassa's midsection.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendoza duly obliges.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendoza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Mendoza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C249: Perkele vs Matsuzaka
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Femme swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Jab by Mendoza.#TD#
Femme bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Femme happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Femme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendoza is working away from the top position though.
Mendoza throwing shots but Femme is blocking nicely.
Femme wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Femme is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendoza.
Mendoza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Femme is trying to control but can't.
Femme is not content to let Mendoza control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice strikes from Mendoza there.
Femme trying to hold on to Mendoza's head to control him but Mendoza postures up.
Femme is concentrating on defense, preventing Mendoza from advancing position. #SUB2#
Mendoza is trying to work for a kimura but Femme is defending well.
Femme regains full guard. Nicely done.
Femme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendoza is one step ahead there.
Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Mendoza trying to control but Femme is working from the bottom.
Femme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Femme has his hands on Mendoza's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Femme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendoza defends it nicely.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Femme moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Femme misses with a straight left. #T4#
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Femme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme with a nice cross.
Femme takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Femme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza slips a jab from Femme.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
As Femme backs off Mendoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Mendoza tries to bum rush Femme with a series of wild strikes but Femme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Donk. Femme catches Mendoza right on the button with a cross.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Violent Femme is winning the standup battle so far.
Femme avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Femme scores with the left hand. Mendoza knows he should have avoided that one.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Femme moves out of range.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Femme clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Femme enables Mendoza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Femme manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendoza being controlled here momentarily.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Femme works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Femme is retaining full guard.
Femme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Femme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Femme can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendoza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendoza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Femme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mendoza is working for a kimura but Femme is defending it quite comfortably.
Femme gets back to full guard. #T2#
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Femme is keeping the position for now.
Femme keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Femme wants to sweep but no luck.
Femme is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Femme is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Femme.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
Femme tries for a takedown but Mendoza circles away easily
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Femme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Mendoza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Femme 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.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Femme rather than just go for the knockout.
Femme scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendoza should have avoided that one.
Jab from Femme.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Femme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Femme with a jab.
Femme punishes Mendoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Femme lunges at Mendoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendoza's hand.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that second round.
That's time! Femme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza slips a jab from Femme.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme lands a jab to the nose.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Mendoza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mendoza is looking to slow Femme down with leg kicks.
Femme slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Femme scores with a hook.
Mendoza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Femme cracks Mendoza with a good jab.
Femme misses with an uppercut
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Nice shot by Femme.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Femme thinking. #T1#
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Femme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Femme, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza lands with a hook. Femme tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target. #T2#
Femme missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Femme misses the target.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Mendoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Femme lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme with a nice cross.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Femme sprawls well.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Femme as Mendoza shoots in.
Femme throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendoza at a distance.
Femme takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A cross from Femme lands.#T3#
Femme misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Femme!
Femme sneaks back into half guard.
Mendoza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Femme keeps working.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Femme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Femme works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendoza controlling from the top position.
Femme wants to improve his position but instead Mendoza has moved into half guard. #T4#
Mendoza throwing shots but Femme is blocking nicely.
Femme wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy.
Mendoza tries to pass to full mount but Femme defends it.
Mendoza wants to take a breather but Femme is having none of it.
Femme works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendoza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Femme's head.
Femme pulls Mendoza in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendoza from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Violent Femme.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Femme, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!

Event: C241: Albatross vs Gebhardt
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza misses with a hook. Hackett ducked under it nicely.
And Hackett responds with a good body kick, but Mendoza manages to step out the way in time.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mendoza's head.
Hackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mendoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hackett misses with a hook #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a single leg into guard. Hackett didn't expect that.
Hackett is wriggling around but Mendoza manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Hackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hackett is looking for a sweep. Mendoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendoza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Hackett is trying to control but can't.
Mendoza prevents Hackett from improving his position.
Mendoza thows a huge punch but Hackett dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza misses with a head shot. Hackett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mendoza preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hackett 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.
Mendoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendoza distracts Hackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Mendoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendoza looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendoza.
Hackett lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hackett takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Hackett throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.
Hackett lands a head kick. Mendoza smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Mendoza cracks Hackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Hackett checks it.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendoza.
Mendoza trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Hackett controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Mendoza 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.
Hackett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendoza is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mendoza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luiz Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza connects with an inside leg kick.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett cracks a nice hook into Mendoza's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Hackett avoids it well.
Mendoza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza connects with a body shot that sends Hackett's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Hackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luiz Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendoza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hackett wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mendoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hackett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendoza has managed to get both his arms back between Hackett's legs - danger averted.
Hackett is trying to hold Mendoza in close to prevent damage but Mendoza has managed to pass into half guard.
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!
Hackett wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendoza drops an elbow to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Mendoza seems content to control.#T3#
Hackett wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
Mendoza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hackett gets full guard.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendoza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendoza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Hackett is trying to keep Mendoza in close. #T4#
Hackett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Mendoza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hackett is able to avoid easily.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Hackett connects with a right hand. Mendoza shakes it off.
Hackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
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#
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hackett counters with a solid body kick.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hackett throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza looks to land a body kick but Hackett moved away.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Mendoza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mendoza cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Mendoza cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Hackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mendoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Hackett throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendoza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mendoza stands and throws Hackett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hackett is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett being controlled for a moment.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Hackett is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hackett is looking for a sweep.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackett is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face as Mendoza controls the position.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?
Mendoza working the ground and pound from side control.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza working away.
Mendoza 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 Hackett's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!
After the fight, Luiz Mendoza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C234: Hoost vs Haggar II
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Shakes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Shakes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Shakes.
Shakes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Shakes misses with a hook
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Shakes misses with a hook to the body
and Mendoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Shakes.
Marcus Shakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza connects with a body shot.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shakes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mendoza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shakes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Shakes misses.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Mendoza is predictable there
and Shakes counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Shakes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Shakes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shakes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Marcus Shakes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza connects with a jab.
Shakes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shakes throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Shakes.
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendoza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shakes blocks a jab.
Mendoza takes a swing at Shakes's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Shakes clinches.
Our sources have told us that Shakes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shakes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendoza's defenses. #BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza jabs at Shakes's body.
Mendoza slips a jab from Shakes.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakes misses with a looping left.
Mendoza drops his hands momentarily and Shakes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shakes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakes throws an off balance right hand
and Shakes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shakes rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendoza slips a jab from Shakes.
Mendoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.
Shakes moves out of range as Mendoza strikes.
Shakes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakes misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakes.#TD2#
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shakes to the mat! Shakes manages to get full guard. #T3#
Mendoza stands and throws Shakes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendoza taking a break here but Shakes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Shakes is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendoza stops Shakes from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendoza looks to land a strike but Shakes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shakes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Shakes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura here.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendoza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendoza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shakes is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Shakes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakes.
Shakes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
A swing and a miss from Shakes.
Shakes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus Shakes is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Mendoza misses.
Luiz Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Shakes saw that one coming.
Shakes throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Shakes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Shakes.
Mendoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Shakes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Shakes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shakes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Mendoza throws a jab when Shakes was well out of range.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Shakes loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes is looking to counter the offense by Mendoza and move into the clinch.
Shakes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakes tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakes.
Shakes throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shakes defends it well.
Mendoza connects with a looping right hand.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Shakes's shoulder, as Shakes tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza misses with a low kick. #T2#
Shakes swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
so Mendoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Shakes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Shakes!#REVR#
Mendoza trying to control the position.
Mendoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Shakes wanted to stand there but Mendoza had control of the position. #T3#
Mendoza is looking to sweep but instead, Shakes has passed into half guard.
Shakes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendoza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendoza.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mendoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakes defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mendoza has his foot on Shakes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakes works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Shakes stands and steps away. Mendoza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shakes finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendoza's head.
Shakes tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakes throws out the jab.
Mendoza takes a swing at Shakes's ribcage but misses.
Shakes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendoza shoots and misses
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakes looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakes.
Shakes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Shakes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shakes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shakes lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Shakes misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice jab there from Shakes.
Shakes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shakes blocks the leg kick.
Shakes misses with a left hand
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakes misses with a straight right.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakes throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Shakes closes the distance and pushes Mendoza back into the cage.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shakes obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Shakes.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Shakes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
Shakes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Shakes lands an elbow just above Mendoza 's eye.
Shakes misses with a body punch.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakes just stands there and leans 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!
Mendoza tries to break free but Shakes pushes him back against the cage.
Shakes lands a nice uppercut.
Marcus Shakes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shakes is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying to push Shakes away but Shakes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Mendoza pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Mendoza working for a triangle but Shakes defends it easily.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shakes stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
Marcus Shakes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shakes tries to stand but Mendoza is controlling from the bottom.
Shakes wants to stand and escape but instead Mendoza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mendoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendoza prevents Shakes from getting back to his feet.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Shakes pushes Mendoza off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Shakes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendoza momentarily.
Shakes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shakes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shakes wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza flicks out a counter leg kick but Shakes steps away.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakes.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Shakes misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shakes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendoza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakes manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Shakes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shakes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Shakes!
After the fight, Marcus Shakes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C224: Kahn vs Dracul
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza is looking to chop away at Helix's legs.
Helix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendoza throws an off balance right hand
and Helix counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mendoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza scores with a body shot.
Mendoza misses with a body punch
letting Helix counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Helix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helix misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Helix #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Helix tries to improve position but can't.
Mendoza in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mendoza lands a nice forearm strike.
Helix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendoza.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Helix is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helix is trying to work for a sweep but Mendoza has mounted him!
Helix is trying to escape the mount.
Mendoza landing strikes from the mount.
Mendoza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendoza prevents Helix from getting the reversal.
Mendoza trying to control but Helix is having none of it. #T2#
Mendoza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendoza punching from mount but Helix doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Helix holds on for dear life, controlling Mendoza's posture momentarily.
Mendoza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mendoza.
Helix is in a horrible position here. Mendoza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Mendoza avoids the attempt from Helix to control.
Mendoza scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Helix?
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendoza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helix is looking to escape.
Mendoza with shots to the head and body - Helix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mendoza trying to control but Helix is having none of it. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helix is working to get back to half guard.
Mendoza trying to control but Helix is having none of it.
Helix can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Helix throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Mendoza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helix.
Helix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Helix misses with a straight left.
Helix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helix throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Helix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza cracks Helix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendoza throws a front kick aimed at Helix's knee but Helix avoids it well.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
Helix lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix tries a low kick but Mendoza avoids it.
Helix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helix misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mendoza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Helix is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard.
Helix regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendoza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helix's head.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helix pulls Mendoza in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendoza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Helix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza postures up.
Helix wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mendoza is now in half guard.
Helix tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.#T3#
Mendoza working Helix over with strikes.
Helix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Helix has wrist control.
Helix is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Helix managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendoza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Helix throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Helix checks a low kick from Mendoza.
Mendoza with the inside leg kick.
Mendoza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Helix lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Helix rather than just go for the knockout.
Helix scores with a hook to the body. Mendoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Mendoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendoza cracks a nice hook into Helix's ribs.
Helix avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Mendoza scores with a one two! Helix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bryce Helix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Helix backing away here, and Mendoza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza throws a wild body kick that Helix sees coming a mile off.
Helix misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helix.
Helix backing away here, and Mendoza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Mendoza slips a jab from Helix.
Helix throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendoza missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but Helix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendoza to get the leverage.
Mendoza throwing shots but Helix is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza thows a huge punch but Helix dodges it nicely.
Mendoza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendoza looking to land elbow strikes but Helix uses the position to regain half guard. #T1#
Helix trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Helix is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Mendoza is working for a guillotine from mount but Helix frees his head quite easily.
Helix is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Helix is working hard here to advance position.
Helix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendoza misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mendoza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Helix hang on?
Mendoza misses with a head shot.
Mendoza trying to control but Helix is having none of it.
Helix can't escape the position. #T3#
Mendoza with shots to the head and body - Helix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mendoza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendoza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mendoza misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Mendoza has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Helix is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Mendoza!
After the fight, Luiz Mendoza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C219: Ji Woo vs Roy
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hackett is able to avoid easily.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
A clash of legs there as Hackett blocks the low kick.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Mendoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hackett misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendoza moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Hackett avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mendoza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hackett was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendoza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendoza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendoza defends it easily.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Hackett wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment.
Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hackett wants to improve his position but instead Mendoza has moved into half guard.
Hackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hackett is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza prevents Hackett from improving his position.#T3#
Hackett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Mendoza pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett 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.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hackett 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#
Hackett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Mendoza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hackett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendoza defends it well.
Mendoza is pressing down on Hackett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hackett drops back looking for a leg! Mendoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendoza manages to kick Hackett off! Hackett jumps back into Mendoza's guard.
Hackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Hackett from controlling successfully.
Hackett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Hackett counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza misses with a leg kick
letting Hackett counter with a right hand. #TD#
Hackett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hackett lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendoza working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Hackett tries to pass. #T1#
Mendoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Hackett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendoza moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Hackett lying in Mendoza's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mendoza decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hackett taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Mendoza!
A very excited looking Luiz Mendoza 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: C213: Nakagawa vs Kahn II
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shakes. That did some damage!
Shakes avoids the body shot from Mendoza. #CL2#
Shakes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shakes scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Shakes misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendoza avoids the damage to the body.
Mendoza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Luiz Mendoza has been cut.
Shakes lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shakes wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakes throws out a powerful jab.
Mendoza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shakes's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakes tries to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Mendoza tries to keep at a distance but Shakes has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shakes misses with a knee strike.
Shakes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but Mendoza blocks with his arms.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes misses with a knee to the head.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Shakes.
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shakes to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendoza avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body. #T2#
Shakes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendoza gets through Shakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shakes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Shakes keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Shakes.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Shakes.
Shakes landing knees to the head.
Shakes lands a body punch. #TD#
Mendoza pulls guard. #T3#
Shakes is fighting to break Mendoza's control of his arms but Mendoza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendoza trying to control the position.
Mendoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shakes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Shakes is keeping the position.
Mendoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendoza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Shakes keeps moving.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Mendoza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Shakes, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Shakes pushes Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shakes walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shakes lands with a straight right. Mendoza didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Shakes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the cage.
Shakes gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Shakes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakes lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Mendoza gets control of Shakes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendoza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Mendoza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Shakes keeps moving.
Shakes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shakes keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shakes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mendoza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Mendoza is trying to keep Shakes in close.
Shakes tries to stand but Mendoza is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shakes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shakes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendoza's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mendoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shakes passes into half guard.
It looks like Shakes is going to stand back up.
Mendoza is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendoza misses its target.#CL2#
Shakes has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch.
Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Mendoza blocks it.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Shakes tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Shakes back against the cage.
Shakes has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shakes working Mendoza over with knees to the body.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shakes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendoza avoids it.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luiz Mendoza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shakes misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shakes won't be happy with that.
Shakes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendoza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mendoza throws an elbow but Shakes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shakes is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Shakes prevents Mendoza from improving position.
Mendoza wants to control but Shakes is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Shakes rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendozas head.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Shakes has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakes.
Shakes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shakes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Shakes tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcus Shakes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendoza is working for takedown but Shakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendoza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shakes lands a knee to the body.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Shakes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Shakes won't allow it.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendoza wants to break free but Shakes has control.
Shakes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shakes walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Shakes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
Shakes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but Mendoza blocks with his arms.
Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Shakes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shakes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Shakes!
A relieved looking Marcus Shakes 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: C207: Nakagawa vs Obama IV
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Christ sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mendoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendoza wants to slow Christ down by chopping away at his legs.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza moves out of range of the body kick from Christ.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza cracks Christ with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Christ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christ lands a nice looking body kick.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christ walks into a straight right hand from Mendoza.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendoza.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
Christ moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendoza connects with a jab.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mendoza - that will leave a mark!
Jeryl Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza shoots in but Christ avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Christ scores with a nice body kick.
Christ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ moves out of range of the leg kick from Mendoza.
Christ throws a push kick but Mendoza slaps the foot to one side.
Mendoza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christ appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Christ misses.
Mendoza misses with a hook to the body
and Christ counters with a low kick, right behind Mendoza 's knee.
Christ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Mendoza swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Mendoza misses with the body kick
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ lands a leg kick that knocks Mendoza off balance momentarily.
Mendoza cracks Christ with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mendoza misses with a right hand
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Christ will feel that in the morning.
Mendoza swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Mendoza misses with a body punch
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendoza throws a chopping leg kick but Christ manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mendoza tries a low kick but Christ avoids it.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Christ looks to throw a body kick
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mendoza.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ throws a fast counter high kick but Mendoza manages to duck under it in time.
Christ throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christ goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Christ avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Mendoza with a nice calf kick.
Christ lands with an overhand left.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mendoza stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christ moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Mendoza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christ leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christ throws a fast counter high kick but Mendoza manages to duck under it in time.
Nice straight punches there by Mendoza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendoza.
Christ throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendoza digs a good body shot into Christ's ribs.
Mendoza takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza misses with a body punch
and Christ counters with a head kick. That will keep Mendoza thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mendoza connects with the punch.
Mendoza digs a good hook to Christ's body.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Mendoza throws a push kick but Christ slaps the foot to one side.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Christ misses with a hook.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christ is out of range. #T2#
Christ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendoza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christ thinking.
Luiz Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Mendoza blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mendoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChrist.
Mendoza swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ lands with a slapping head kick.
Mendoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ misses with a hook.#T3#
Christ needs to keep his hands up - Mendoza had a free shot at his head there.
Mendoza thumps Christ with a low kick.
Mendoza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mendoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christ connects with a right hand. Mendoza shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Mendoza lands with a good body shot.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mendoza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Mendoza. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Jab from Mendoza.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mendoza throws a push kick but Christ slaps the foot to one side.
Mendoza misses with a jab to the body
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendoza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christ thinks about the counter body kick.
Christ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christ misses the jab.
Christ throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Mendoza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendoza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christ looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mendoza throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christ misses with a head kick.
Christ throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#Mendoza is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Christ.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendoza lands the left hand.
Christ lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Mendoza crumples to the floor! Christ milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeryl Christ!
Our winner, Jeryl Christ, 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: C202: Kahn vs Ochoa II
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendoza's guard. #REVB#
Mendoza trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Mendoza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Mendoza!#REVR#
Mendoza looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Mendoza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Mendoza trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Mendoza slows the pace down.
Mendoza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza working the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza wants to control for a moment but Jackson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendoza pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendoza stalling.
Mendoza looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendoza sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mendoza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mendoza loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendoza can pounce on him.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Mendoza throws a good cross that connects.
Mendoza cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Mendoza punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson thinks about the counter body kick.
Mendoza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Mendoza.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendoza tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range. #T2#
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Jackson throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
It looked like Mendoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendoza throws a body kick that misses.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jab from Mendoza.#T3#
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Mendoza throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendoza throws a shot to the body.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the head.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mendoza throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendoza thinking.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Mendoza.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Mendoza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza with a hook.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Mendoza sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza lands with a cross.
Jackson misses the jab.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Mendoza pushes Jackson away with a front kick.#T1#
Mendoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Mendoza is wise to it.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendoza cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendoza lands the left hand.
Mendoza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendoza.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Nice cross by Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. #T3#
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Mendoza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Mendoza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Mendoza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mendoza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson wants to control the position but Mendoza says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Mendoza has control of the leg.
Jackson is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!
During a confident post fight interview, Luiz Mendoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C192: Jones vs Rader
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Laguera misses the jab.
Laguera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laguera throws out the jab.
Laguera throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Laguera misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laguera ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Mendoza slams his shin into Laguera's torso.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Laguera.
Mendoza digs a good body shot into Laguera's ribs.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Laguera is out of range. #TD#
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard.

Laguera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendoza presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laguera working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Mendoza has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Laguera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza. #TD#
Mendoza pulls guard. #T1#
Laguera wants to stand and escape but instead Mendoza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mendoza stops Laguera from standing up.
Laguera told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Laguera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mendoza has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Laguera keeps him there for the moment.
Laguera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Laguera tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Laguera working aggressively here.
Laguera prevents Mendoza from breaking the clinch.
Laguera scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laguera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laguera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Laguera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laguera with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laguera.
Mendoza scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Laguera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laguera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mendoza.
Laguera misses with a left hand
and Mendoza counters with a leg kick.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laguera moves away.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Laguera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Laguera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laguera misses with a hook.
Laguera cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laguera lands a head shot.
Laguera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laguera.
Laguera tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laguera throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Laguera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laguera wants it to stay on the feet.
Laguera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laguera blocks a low kick nicely.
Laguera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Laguera counter with a right hand.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Laguera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laguera misses the jab.
Laguera misses with a hook.
Mendoza takes a swing at Laguera's ribcage but misses.
Laguera misses the jab.
Laguera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendoza at a distance.
Laguera throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Laguera!
Laguera wants to get back to his feet.
Mendoza grinds an elbow into Laguera's temple.
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!
Laguera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendoza asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mendoza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laguera! #T4#
Laguera is trying to stand.
Mendoza controlling the pace for now.
Mendoza punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendoza controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Laguera really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza controlling the pace for now.
Mendoza wants to control the pace but Laguera is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alejandro Laguera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laguera manages to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with a body kick.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laguera.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Laguera throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Mendoza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laguera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mendoza is controlling him well.
Laguera is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Laguera pushes Mendoza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendoza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laguera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Laguera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Laguera tries to escape but Mendoza is in control.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laguera keeps working.
Laguera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendoza asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Laguera misses.
Mendoza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laguera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Laguera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Laguera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mendoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laguera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Laguera.
Laguera missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza defending well as Laguera loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laguera loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Laguera misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Laguera lands a jab to the head.
Laguera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendoza scores with a nice right hand.
Mendoza misses with a body punch
and Laguera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Laguera swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laguera.
Laguera throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laguera throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Laguera.
Laguera misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laguera thinking.
Laguera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laguera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laguera's waist but Laguera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendoza off to one side.
Mendoza feints and then cracks Laguera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laguera down.
Mendoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laguera scores with a shot to the body.
Laguera misses with a hook.
Mendoza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laguera will feel that in the morning.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laguera moves away.
Mendoza cracks Laguera with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laguera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laguera! But no joy.
Laguera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laguera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendoza blocks a head kick by Laguera.
Laguera misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Laguera looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Mendoza digs a good body shot into Laguera's ribs.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laguera on the side of the head.
Laguera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendoza in his tracks.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laguera was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza slips a jab from Laguera.
Laguera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza takes a swing at Laguera's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza misses with an uppercut.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Mendoza finds it's target.
Laguera fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laguera looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Laguera misses with a body shot.
Mendoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laguera throws out the jab. #TD#
Mendoza gets a double leg takedown into Laguera's guard.
Laguera is looking to stand up but Mendoza isn't so interested in that idea.
Laguera being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Mendoza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laguera's guard.
Laguera is trying to stand. #T1#
Laguera is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendoza passes to full mount!
Mendoza unloading with bombs!
Mendoza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laguera is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mendoza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendoza fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mendoza won't let Laguera get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The referee warns Laguera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mendoza won't let Laguera get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mendoza is landing with some decent strikes but Laguera is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mendoza controlling his opponent.
Mendoza trying to control but he's not successful this time. #ES2#
Laguera bucks Mendoza off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laguera throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mendoza fails with the takedown
and Laguera counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Laguera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.#TD#
Mendoza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Laguera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laguera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendoza controls the position from side control.
Laguera gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Mendoza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laguera is looking to escape.
Mendoza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mendoza looking to control but Laguera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendoza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendoza wants to control the pace but Laguera is squirming around nicely.
Laguera is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luiz Mendoza!
During a confident post fight interview, Luiz Mendoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C181: Bonaparte vs Haggar
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Cuntmara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cuntmara throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cuntmara loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Cuntmara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Mendoza tries to counter with a takedown but Cuntmara is quick to defend against it.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuntmara throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters with a low kick, right behind Cuntmara 's knee.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cuntmara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara slips under a jab.
Cuntmara scores with a shot to the body.
Cuntmara loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Cuntmara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cuntmara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendoza. Mendoza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Mendoza 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.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut. Mendoza saw that one coming.
Mendoza throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuntmara counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza jabs at Cuntmara's body.
Cuntmara misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cuntmara throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuntmara looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
Cuntmara lunges at Mendoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendoza's hand.
Cuntmara misses with a hook
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot.
Mendoza connects with a right hand. Cuntmara shakes it off.
Cuntmara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cuntmara misses the jab.
A cross from Cuntmara lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuntmara throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mendoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cuntmara throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Cuntmara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cuntmara. That one must have hurt.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cuntmara swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Cuntmara throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Mendoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cuntmara defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Cuntmara moves out of range easily.
Cuntmara throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza is looking to counter punch.
Cuntmara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cuntmara might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Mendoza scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a right hand that misses
and Cuntmara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick from Mendoza misses.
Cuntmara throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Cuntmara clobbers Mendoza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Cuntmara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cuntmara stuffs the takedown.
Cuntmara just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuntmara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuntmara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cuntmara tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Cuntmara.
Mendoza tries to counter with a takedown but Cuntmara is quick to defend against it.
Mendoza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cuntmara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Cuntmara misses with a right hand
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cuntmara avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuntmara cracks a nice hook into Mendoza's ribs.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Cuntmara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cuntmara misses with a hook
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Cuntmara misses
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Cuntmara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Cuntmara's body.
A jab from Cuntmara does it's job there.
Cuntmara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
A clash of legs there as Cuntmara blocks the low kick.#TD#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cuntmara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Cuntmara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cuntmara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cuntmara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Cuntmara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Cuntmara misses its intended target.
Cuntmara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendoza catches Cuntmara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Cuntmara misses
and Mendoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cuntmara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara thows a body kick. Mendoza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuntmara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Mendoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara moves out of range as Mendoza strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuntmara.#T1#
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Mendoza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendoza thumps Cuntmara with a low kick.#TD#
Mendoza dives in and scores a takedown into Cuntmara's guard.
Cuntmara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendoza is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuntmara is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Cuntmara keeps moving. #T2#
Mendoza content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Cuntmara has his feet on Mendoza's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuntmara throws out the jab.
Cuntmara misses with a looping left.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a leg kick
and Mendoza counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
Mendoza tries to score with a low kick but Cuntmara moves his leg out of the way.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cuntmara throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Mendoza misses with a hook. Cuntmara ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cuntmara! But no joy.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Cuntmara ducks down to avoid it.
Cuntmara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that half lands.
Cuntmara throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Cuntmara throws a body kick that misses
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuntmara throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Cuntmara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cuntmara moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuntmara scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Cuntmara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Cuntmara.#T4#
Cuntmara's corner calls for a 1-2. Cuntmara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Cuntmara's shoulder, as Cuntmara tries to avoid the shot.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Cuntmara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza throws out a powerful jab.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuntmara.
Mendoza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cuntmara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Mendoza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cuntmara just manages to avoid it.
Cuntmara scores with a hook.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown. Cuntmara fights it but they end up in guard.

Cuntmara pushes Mendoza off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cuntmara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuntmara throws a shot to the body.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cuntmara misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza misses with a body kick.
Cuntmara lands a lovely overhand right.
Cuntmara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Good exchange - Cuntmara coming out on top.
Cuntmara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuntmara.
Mendoza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cuntmara is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cuntmara! But no joy.
Mendoza tries to land a front kick but Cuntmara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Cuntmara.
As Cuntmara backs away, Mendoza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cuntmara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza counters with a nice body kick.
Cuntmara throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Cuntmara misses with a straight left.
Cuntmara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Cuntmara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cuntmara throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Cuntmara misses with a jab to the body
and Mendoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza throwing a counter right hand but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Cuntmara throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza dives in and grabs Cuntmara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cuntmara pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuntmara.#TD#
Mendoza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cuntmara's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cuntmara defends it well. #T2#
Cuntmara is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard.
Ibrahim Cuntmara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendoza prevents Cuntmara from standing back up.
Mendoza drops an elbow to the side of Cuntmara's head.
Cuntmara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cuntmara wants to get back to his feet.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendoza working over Cuntmara with some ground and pound. Cuntmara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cuntmara wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Mendoza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendoza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendoza wants to pass to mount but Cuntmara is defending the position.
Mendoza works his way into full mount!
Mendoza wants to control the pace but Cuntmara is squirming around nicely.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza unloading with bombs!
Cuntmara is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T4#
Mendoza landing strikes from the mount.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza breaks from Cuntmara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cuntmara wants to get back to his feet.
Mendoza breaks from Cuntmara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cuntmara is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mendoza lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cuntmara is looking to escape.
BOOM! Mendoza connects with a massive shot to the dome!

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cuntmara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Cuntmara!
A victorious Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C173: Ji Woo vs Land
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Mayhem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem misses with a combination
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Mayhem cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza looks to throw a body kick
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mayhem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshal Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza throws out a leg kick but Mayhem moves out of range and Mendoza only half commits.
Mendoza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayhem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendoza. Mendoza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayhem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mayhem throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
Mendoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Mendoza stuns Mayhem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendoza shoots in for a double leg but Mayhem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mayhem swinging wildly here.
Mendoza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mayhem jabs at Mendoza's body.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Mendoza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mendoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayhem throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mayhem cracks Mendoza with an open hand slap.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Mendoza thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mayhem throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayhem moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Mayhem moved away.#T4#
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayhem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mayhem digs a good body shot into Mendoza's ribs.
Mendoza moves out of range as Mayhem strikes.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Mendoza gets a double leg takedown into Mayhem's guard.#SUB2#
Mayhem throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mendoza escapes and throws Mayhem's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mayhem tries to bench press Mendoza off him but Mendoza keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mayhem misses with a jab to the body
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mayhem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendoza lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayhem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendoza finds it's way round the side to connect with Mayhem's head.
Mayhem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luiz Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Mayhem misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Mayhem.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Mayhem lands with a shot to the body.
Mayhem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendoza.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.
Marshal Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem lands with a shot to the body.
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza lands a leg kick that knocks Mayhem off balance momentarily.
Mayhem throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Mayhem misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem blocks the body kick.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Mayhem avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayhem throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshal Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mendoza swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Mendoza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mayhem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Mendoza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mayhem connects with a right hand. Mendoza shakes it off.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Mayhem misses with a left hand #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a single leg into guard. Mayhem didn't expect that.
Mendoza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendoza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mayhem is looking for a triangle here but Mendoza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Mayhem is trying to improve his position.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Mayhem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayhem takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mendoza working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Mendoza scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza lands a jab.
Mayhem misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mendoza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza lands a jab.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza is looking to chop away at Mayhem's legs.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mayhem checks a low kick from Mendoza.#T1#
Mendoza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left and a right from Mayhem both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Mendoza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mayhem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendoza pulls his head out easily.
Mayhem is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Mendoza connects with a nice short shot to Mayhem's temple.
Mayhem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendoza is working away from the top position though.
Mayhem gets back to full guard.
Mendoza 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.#T2#
Mendoza distracts Mayhem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mendoza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mendoza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mayhem is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza won't allow Mayhem to sweep him here.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Mayhem looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mendoza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mayhem missing with punches from the bottom.
Mayhem is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but Mayhem defending well.
Mendoza working the head and body with strikes.
Mendoza is trying to control. Mayhem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mayhem wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayhem is trying to maintain the position but Mendoza is very close to passing his half guard.
Mayhem is looking to improve his position.
Mendoza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhem.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Mayhem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayhem with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Mendoza feints a jab promting Mayhem to slip. Mendoza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mayhem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendoza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!
An out of breath Luiz Mendoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C166: McWrestler vs Yrkje
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Xiaodong lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Xiaodong throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Xiaodong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Xiaodong gets caught napping as Mendoza dives in and scores a takedown. Xiaodong manages to retain guard.
Xiaodong controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Xiaodong controlling the position.
Xiaodong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiaodong controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Mendoza postures up and lands a big shot to Xiaodong's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza trying to control but Xiaodong is working from the bottom.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Xiaodong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Xiaodong is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mendoza throwing strikes from guard but Xiaodong blocks nicely.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiaodong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xiaodong trying to control the position here.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiaodong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
Xiaodong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza works Xiaodong's body with a nice hook.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mendoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick that knocks Mendoza off balance momentarily.
Mendoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Xiaodong jumps back.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.#CL#
Xiaodong has managed to clinch.
Mendoza is trying to push Xiaodong away but Xiaodong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Xiaodong as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza jumps guard but Xiaodong stands there with Mendoza around his waist. Mendoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Li Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Xiaodong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Xiaodong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiaodong blocks a jab.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiaodong lands the left hand.
A low kick lands for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to clinch there but Mendoza circles away.
Xiaodong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendoza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mendoza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiaodong checks it well.
Mendoza misses with a leg kick
and Xiaodong counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Xiaodong throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick but Mendoza moved away.
Xiaodong scores with a jab to the head.
Xiaodong lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick but Mendoza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mendoza scoring well with a low kick there.
Xiaodong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaodong throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Xiaodong tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza swings for the body but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza goes for a double leg but Xiaodong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xiaodong continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong.
Mendoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiaodong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong dominated that round.
That's time! Xiaodong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mendoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiaodong throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiaodong rather than just go for the knockout.
Xiaodong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendoza to score with a decent uppercut.
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaodong.
Mendoza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiaodong checks it well.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong wants to clinch but Mendoza slips to the side
and Mendoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Xiaodong swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Xiaodong throws out a powerful jab.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xiaodong scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Xiaodong misses with a combination
and Mendoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xiaodong tries to work over Mendoza's front leg with a kick but Mendoza checks it.
Mendoza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiaodong is out of range and Mendoza settles back down.
Xiaodong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiaodong scores with a nice head shot.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Jab by Xiaodong.
Mendoza swings widly with a right hand
and Xiaodong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendoza thinking.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Xiaodong has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Xiaodong as the two fighters clinch.
Xiaodong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendozas head. #T2#
Xiaodong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Xiaodong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza checks a leg kick.
Xiaodong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiaodong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Li Xiaodong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Xiaodong jumps back.
Xiaodong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiaodong thumps Mendoza with a low kick.
Li Xiaodong is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Xiaodong moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xiaodong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.#TD2#
Mendoza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xiaodong regains guard immediately.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Xiaodong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendoza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mendoza has an active guard here but Xiaodong has managed to pass into half guard.
Xiaodong prevents Mendoza from improving his position.
Mendoza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xiaodong wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Xiaodong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiaodong's guard. #REVB##T4#
Mendoza is fighting to break Xiaodong's control of his arms but Xiaodong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Xiaodong is keeping the position.
Xiaodong managing to control the position.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xiaodong wants to get back to his feet but Mendoza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xiaodong has Mendoza pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mendoza looks to land a right hand but Xiaodong moved out of range.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xiaodong connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiaodong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiaodong misses with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Mendoza.
Mendoza wants to slow Xiaodong down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiaodong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendoza on the side of the head.
Xiaodong misses the jab.
Mendoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Xiaodong closes the distance and pushes Mendoza back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Xiaodong as the two fighters clinch.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Xiaodong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Li Xiaodong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mendoza looking for a takedown. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiaodong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong lands an uppercut.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Xiaodong won't allow it.
Xiaodong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Li Xiaodong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Xiaodong throws a head punch that misses.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Xiaodong lands with a right to the head.
Mendoza wants to take the fight to the mat but Xiaodong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xiaodong to keep the fight standing.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Mendoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xiaodong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Xiaodong drives through and clinches with Mendoza against the cage. #T2#
Mendoza being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Xiaodong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Xiaodong has him pressed against the cage.
Xiaodong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Xiaodong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xiaodong thuds his right hand into Mendoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiaodong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Xiaodong has managed to clinch.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xiaodong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xiaodong lands with a right to the head.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Xiaodong as the two fighters clinch.
Mendoza jumps guard but Xiaodong stands there with Mendoza around his waist. Mendoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Xiaodong.
A short body shot lands from Xiaodong as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaodong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Xiaodong lands a body punch.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiaodong lands an uppercut.
Xiaodong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiaodong lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong. #T4#
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Xiaodong on the inside. #ROC#Mendoza is rocked!
Xiaodong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xiaodong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Xiaodong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendoza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Xiaodong. #CL#
Xiaodong has Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaodong.
Stalling in the clinch from Xiaodong.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong trying to control the position but instead, Mendoza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiaodong into the cage.
Xiaodong lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Xiaodong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiaodong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiaodong!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Xiaodong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Mendoza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well.
Mendoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demenok is fending him off so far but Mendoza persists. Nope, Demenok circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Demenok catches Mendoza right on the button with a cross.
Demenok misses the jab.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok 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.
Demenok misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demenok thinking.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendoza tries to work over Demenok's front leg with a kick but Demenok checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendoza lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.#T1#
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
A clash of legs there as Demenok blocks the low kick.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Demenok throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Mendoza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok lands with an overhand left.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mendoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendoza lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
Demenok stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.#TD#
Mendoza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Demenok throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Mendoza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Demenok as Mendoza shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza with a jab.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok misses with a straight left. #T4#
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
Mendoza tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mendoza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza with the inside leg kick.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok scores with a jab. Mendoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mendoza misses with a jab to the body
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mendoza's knee momentarily.
Demenok misses the body punch
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok misses the jab.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demenok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demenok.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.#T2#
A jab lands there for Mendoza.
Demenok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Demenok just manages to avoid it.
Demenok catches Mendoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok lands the left hand.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Mendoza throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Mendoza with a jab.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Demenok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza wants to slow Demenok down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendoza misses with a body kick.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Mendoza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendoza showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza is nestled in close to Demenok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Demenok manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Mendoza has gone for a leg lock! Demenok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendoza's guard.#REVB#
Demenok is looking to stand up but Mendoza won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Demenok misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Mendoza tenderised Demenok's leg. Demenok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mendoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
A low kick from Demenok is predictable there
and Mendoza counters with a left and a right that stings Demenok.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.#T1#
Mendoza scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Demenok.
Mendoza connects with a body shot that sends Demenok's belly button to the back.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Demenok circles away easily
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendoza throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well. #T2#
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crunch! Demenok slams his shin into Mendoza's torso.
Demenok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza lands with a right hand.
Mendoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Mendoza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Demenok cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Demenok throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendoza has time to react.
Mendoza with a poor takedown
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendoza misses with a body punch
and Demenok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
Well Demenok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BB 90 - St. Gough vs Kisei
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
Apollo throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Mendoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo is looking to counter the offense by Mendoza and move into the clinch.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Mendoza tries to land a body kick
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Mendoza gets a double leg takedown into Apollo's guard.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo trying to control the position here.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Apollo holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apollo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apollo is pulling down on Mendoza's head to control his posture.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendoza lands a jab to the nose.
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendoza motions for Apollo to come forward. Mendoza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Apollo misses with a two punch combination.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Mendoza is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Mendoza moves away and avoids it.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
It appears Apollo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Apollo throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A cross from Apollo lands.
Apollo with a jab.
Apollo lands a jab to Mendoza's midsection.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Mendoza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo drops his hands momentarily and Mendoza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Apollo defends it well.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Mendoza feints and as Apollo raises his hands in defense, Mendoza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #T4#
Mendoza being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Apollo holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendoza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters with a body kick that stops Mendoza in his tracks momentarily.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Apollo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apollo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
Apollo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Apollo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Apollo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Apollo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apollo circles away quickly and effectively.
Apollo throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot.
Mendoza is looking to chop away at Apollo's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Apollo.#CL#
Apollo forces Mendoza back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Mendoza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards. #TD2#
Mendoza pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Mendoza wants to sweep here but Apollo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza is looking to sweep but instead, Apollo has passed into half guard.
Apollo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Apollo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendoza gets back to full guard.
Apollo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendoza's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Apollo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendoza wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Apollo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Apollo moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza throws a wild body kick that Apollo sees coming a mile off.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Apollo rushes Mendoza and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mendoza wants the takedown. Apollo is fighting it off but Mendoza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Apollo's guard against the cage.
Apollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Apollo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Apollo!#REVR#
Apollo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apollo controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apollo's guard. #REVB##T1#
Mendoza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apollo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apollo is pulling down on Mendoza's head to control his posture.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza distracts Apollo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Mendoza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendoza digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Apollo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mendoza.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Mendoza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza takes one to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza throws a body kick that misses.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Apollo half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza takes one to the side of the head.
Apollo checks a low kick from Mendoza.#CL#
Apollo has Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mendoza.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Mendoza.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lindsay Apollo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Our winner, Lindsay Apollo, 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: BB 86 - Roos vs White 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendoza. That did some damage!
Mendoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Narvaez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza jabs at Narvaez's body.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Narvaez swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Narvaez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mendoza.
Mendoza checks a leg kick nicely.
Carlos Narvaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza lands with a good body shot.
Mendoza throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Narvaez misses its intended target.
Narvaez throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Narvaez swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Narvaez.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Narvaez rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez throwing a counter right hand but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Mendoza. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza wants to land a leg kick but Narvaez is out of range.
It looked like Narvaez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mendoza.#T1#
Narvaez scores with a leg kick.
Narvaez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Narvaez.
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narvaez.#TD2#
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Narvaez quickly recovers to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza trying to control from half guard but Narvaez is working away.
Mendoza thows a huge punch but Narvaez dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Narvaez trying to control from the bottom.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendoza throwing shots but Narvaez is blocking nicely.
Mendoza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendoza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Narvaez tries to get to full guard but Mendoza has control of the leg. #T3#
Mendoza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendoza with the ground and pound but Narvaez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Narvaez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narvaez.
Narvaez wants to land a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range.
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Narvaez.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narvaez manages to avoid it.
Narvaez throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendoza scores with a body shot. #T4#
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Narvaez throws a low kick but Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Narvaez misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Narvaez won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Narvaez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Narvaez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Narvaez is looking to reverse the position.
Mendoza working the ground and pound but Narvaez is defending the strikes.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Narvaez is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza connects with a nice looking jab.
Narvaez connects with a crisp jab.
Mendoza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narvaez misses with a straight left.
Mendoza scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendoza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Narvaez defends well and Mendoza ends up having to push Narvaez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mendoza gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Narvaez defending well though.
Mendoza is keen to just control but Narvaez is a slippery customer.#T1#
Narvaez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendoza.
Narvaez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza trying to control the pace.
Mendoza drops an elbow to the side of Narvaez's head.
Mendoza wants to control but Narvaez is keeping him busy.
Mendoza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Narvaez is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Narvaez trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Narvaez is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mendoza looks to land a strike but Narvaez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Narvaez keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Narvaez lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mendoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Narvaez moves away from the strike by Mendoza. #T3#
Narvaez lands a nice looking body shot.
Narvaez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
A little jabbing left from Mendoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narvaez takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Narvaez thumps Mendoza with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza is looking for the big counter here.
Narvaez takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Narvaez throws a low kick but Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Narvaez checks a leg kick nicely.
Mendoza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Narvaez backs up against the cage.
Carlos Narvaez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Narvaez throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Narvaez won't be happy with that.
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!
Narvaez is trying to control Mendoza's posture but Mendoza avoids it.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Mendoza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mendoza throws an elbow but Narvaez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mendoza advances nicely into full mount.
Narvaez tries to hold on but Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza controlling from mount.
Narvaez is working to get back to half guard.
Mendoza throws some wild stikes that Narvaez manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mendoza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Narvaez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Narvaez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Narvaez throws a leg kick
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Narvaez sizes up Mendoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mendoza misses with a lunging right hand
and Narvaez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narvaez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narvaez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Narvaez looks to land a combination. Mendoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mendoza scores with a nice right hand.
Mendoza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narvaez wants to slow Mendoza down by chopping away at his legs.
Narvaez throws a solid leg kick but Mendoza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Narvaez.
Narvaez scores with a body shot.
Mendoza is looking to chop away at Narvaez's legs.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narvaez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1##TD2#
Mendoza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Narvaez's half guard.
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Narvaez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendoza 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.
Narvaez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendoza wants to control but Narvaez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Narvaez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mendoza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Narvaez to regain full guard.
Narvaez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza.
Narvaez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Narvaez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Narvaez keeps moving.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Narvaez is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Mendoza distracts Narvaez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Narvaez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza takes a swing at Narvaez's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Narvaez finds it's target.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Narvaez sprawls well.
Narvaez looks to land a combination. Mendoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
Mendoza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Narvaez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mendoza throws a front kick aimed at Narvaez's knee but Narvaez avoids it well.
Carlos Narvaez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendoza checks a leg kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendoza as he connects with a hook.
Narvaez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Narvaez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendoza just manages to avoid it.
Narvaez throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
A big left from Narvaez misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narvaez throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Narvaez is just out of range.
Narvaez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Narvaez thinking.
Narvaez slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendoza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendoza checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Mendoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but Mendoza moved away.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Narvaez.
I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BB 80 McWrestler vs Magomedov
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apollo unleashes a big counter combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo slips a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Apollo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.#CL2#
Apollo rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo lands a body punch.
A short left from Apollo.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
We've been informed that Apollo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo lands a right hand.
Mendoza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Apollo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo presses Mendoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Apollo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
A short left from Apollo.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Apollo. #T3#
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Apollo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo lands a body punch.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollo has double underhooks.
Apollo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo pushes Mendoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Mendoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendoza throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apollo thows a leg kick but Mendoza checks it #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Apollo!
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Apollo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Apollo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendoza.
Mendoza working away.
Apollo tries to buck Mendoza off but Mendoza is having none of it.
Apollo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Mendoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apollo pulls his head out easily.
Apollo is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendoza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2##SUB#
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
Apollo passes Mendoza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Apollo trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Mendoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away. #T3#
Apollo wants to free his trapped foot but Mendoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Apollo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mendoza wants to improve his position but Apollo is controlling well.
Mendoza keeping hold of Apollo's head, controlling as best he can.
Apollo controlling the action here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mendoza with the active half guard here but Apollo passes nicely into side control.
Mendoza wants to control but Apollo postures up.#SUB2#
Apollo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mendoza!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Apollo swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Mendoza moved away.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Mendoza looking to score a takedown here. Apollo is defending well but Mendoza drives through and ends up in Apollo's guard.
Mendoza distracts Apollo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apollo being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apollo has his foot on Mendoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendoza works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Apollo working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Mendoza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Apollo rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Apollo.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Apollo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Apollo tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Apollo is controlling him.
Apollo lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo digs a right hand into Mendoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendoza's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Apollo counters with a nice leg kick.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Good work by Mendoza as he checks the leg kick.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Mendoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendoza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apollo sprawls well. Apollo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apollo sprawls well. Apollo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Apollo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Mendoza scores with a body shot.
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apollo pinned against the cage. Apollo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - Apollo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendoza. That did some damage!
Apollo is looking to chop away at Mendoza's legs.
Mendoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Apollo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mendoza if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Mendoza misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Apollo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Mendoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Apollo pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Mendoza being controlled here momentarily.
Apollo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendoza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendoza won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Apollo has momentary wrist control but Mendoza slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Apollo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendoza's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Apollo rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollo smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo. #T1#
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apollo! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendoza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mendoza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mendoza.
Apollo lands with a hook. Mendoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Mendoza's side.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apollo. Mendoza shrugs it off though.
Apollo tries to clinch but Mendoza is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendoza misses its target.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range. #CL2#
Apollo darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo lands a body punch. #TD#
Mendoza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Apollo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Apollo pulls Mendoza in close to prevent any damage.
Mendoza is working Apollo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luiz Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendoza passes Apollo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Apollo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Lindsay Apollo, 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: BB 74 - Obaminator vs Roos
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Sershurrapal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sershurrapal throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Mendoza swings for the body but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Mendoza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sershurrapal defends well and Mendoza ends up having to push Sershurrapal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sershurrapal tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Sershurrapal back against the cage.
Sershurrapal tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Sershurrapal back against the cage.
Sershurrapal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Mendoza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mendoza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sershurrapal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sershurrapal wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a triangle but Sershurrapal pushes his legs off easily.
Sershurrapal is looking to stand up but Mendoza won't let him. #SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sershurrapal defends well.
Sershurrapal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sershurrapal trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sershurrapal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mendoza has his foot on Sershurrapal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sershurrapal works his way back into a safe position though.
Sershurrapal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Sershurrapal from controlling successfully.
Sershurrapal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Mendoza.
Sershurrapal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Sershurrapal tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Mendoza cracks Sershurrapal with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sershurrapal regains half guard.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Mendoza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sershurrapal is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Sershurrapal.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sershurrapal checks a leg kick.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sershurrapal checks the leg kick.
Mendoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sershurrapal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sershurrapal throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza throws a solid leg kick but Sershurrapal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mendoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal scores with a nice right hand.
Sershurrapal throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sershurrapal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sershurrapal throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibasour Sershurrapal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sershurrapal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Sershurrapal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sershurrapal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mendoza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendoza working Sershurrapal over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Mendoza prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy. #T2#
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Sershurrapal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendoza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sershurrapal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendoza working the head and body with strikes.
Mendoza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Well, if Mendoza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendoza stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza thows a leg kick but Sershurrapal checks it
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Mendoza misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook.
Sershurrapal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Mendoza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sershurrapal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sershurrapal is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Sershurrapal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sershurrapal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Luiz Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like Sershurrapal is going to stand back up.
Mendoza is staying active underneath Sershurrapal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sershurrapal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendoza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sershurrapal in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ibasour Sershurrapal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sershurrapal moves away.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza needs to keep his hands up - Sershurrapal had a free shot at his head there.
Mendoza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sershurrapal on the side of the head.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sershurrapal sprawls well. Sershurrapal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Mendoza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sershurrapal is out of range and Mendoza settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Mendoza looks to land a right hand but Sershurrapal moved out of range.
Mendoza feints a jab promting Sershurrapal to slip. Mendoza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sershurrapal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Mendoza misses with a right hand
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sershurrapal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendoza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sershurrapal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Sershurrapal lunges at Mendoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendoza's hand.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sershurrapal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendoza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Sershurrapal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Sershurrapal does no damage.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Sershurrapal avoids it well.
Sershurrapal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sershurrapal.
Mendoza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sershurrapal counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Sershurrapal.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Sershurrapal throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Sershurrapal avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Sershurrapal dips to his left and cracks Mendoza with an uppercut!
Sershurrapal swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Sershurrapal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza misses with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Sershurrapal jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Sershurrapal shows good takedown defense.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza scores with a nice strike.
Mendoza lands a jab to Sershurrapal's midsection.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Mendoza defending well as Sershurrapal loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza punishes Sershurrapal's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Sershurrapal. Those never looked like landing.
Sershurrapal misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sershurrapal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Sershurrapal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mendoza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sershurrapal counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sershurrapal needs to keep his hands up - Mendoza had a free shot at his head there.
Sershurrapal throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown. Sershurrapal fights it but they end up in guard.
Sershurrapal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mendoza is now in half guard.
Sershurrapal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendoza is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Luiz Mendoza did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sershurrapal cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sershurrapal lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Sershurrapal ducked under it nicely.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Sershurrapal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendoza circles away.
It looked like Mendoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sershurrapal.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.
Sershurrapal looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sershurrapal lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza walks into a jab.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch up.
Mendoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sershurrapal misses with a straight right.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Sershurrapal. #T1#
Sershurrapal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sershurrapal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendoza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Mendoza keeps moving and retains side control.
Sershurrapal struggling a bit here.
Mendoza wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy. #T2#
Sershurrapal sneaks back into half guard.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Mendoza is thwarting Sershurrapal's attempts to control the position.
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. Mendoza connects with a nice short shot to Sershurrapal's temple.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sershurrapal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sershurrapal is looking to control Mendoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sershurrapal avoid being mounted?
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Sershurrapal avoids it well.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sershurrapal misses with a looping right.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sershurrapal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook.
Sershurrapal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Sershurrapal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sershurrapal throws out a powerful jab.
Sershurrapal swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Mendoza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sershurrapal's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sershurrapal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sershurrapal is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment.
Sershurrapal controlling Mendoza's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza had his way with Ibasour Sershurrapal in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Mendoza misses with a leg kick.
Mendoza ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal works Mendoza's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Mendoza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sershurrapal doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Mendoza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sershurrapal on his heels. He'll look to pass Sershurrapal's guard now, I'm sure.
Sershurrapal has control of Mendoza's left arm, preventing Mendoza from doing any damage.
Sershurrapal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sershurrapal holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sershurrapal lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza takes a swing at Sershurrapal's ribcage but misses.
Sershurrapal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Sershurrapal misses.
Sershurrapal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Sershurrapal moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mendoza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Mendoza scores with a jab.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Sershurrapal.
It looked like Mendoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sershurrapal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza scores with a sloppy right hand. Sershurrapal should have avoided that one.
Sershurrapal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sershurrapal misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendoza. #T3#
Sershurrapal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendoza postures up in Sershurrapal's guard and throws a big left but Sershurrapal blocks it.
Mendoza lands a couple of elbows.
Mendoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Sershurrapal has wrist control.
Mendoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendoza wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Mendoza throws an elbow but Sershurrapal slips to the side and avoids it well.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sershurrapal trying his best to control but Mendoza has mounted him.
Mendoza working Sershurrapal over with strikes here.
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount.
Mendoza dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Sershurrapal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount.
Mendoza controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Luiz Mendoza misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BB 68 - Anubis vs Wright 2
Date: Aug 23, 2022

#R1#
Apollo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Apollo won't be happy with that.
Apollo is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mendoza advances nicely into full mount.
Apollo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mendoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendoza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mendoza manages to pass to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo tries to hold on but Mendoza postures up.
Apollo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendoza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendoza with shots to the head and body - Apollo looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Mendoza working for a submission but Apollo is keeping him at bay.
Apollo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Apollo tries to lock up and control but Mendoza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo is looking to get to half guard.
Mendoza cracks Apollo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Apollo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendoza with a couple of short strikes.
Apollo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendoza passes to full mount!
Apollo wants to hold on but Mendoza pushes him away.#T3#
Apollo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mendoza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendoza drops an elbow to the side of Apollo's head.
Apollo is looking to improve his position.
Mendoza wants to control but Apollo is keeping him busy.
Apollo manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Apollo working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily. #T4#
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
Mendoza postures up in Apollo's guard and throws a big left but Apollo blocks it.
Mendoza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apollo managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mendoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Apollo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Apollo moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Apollo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo thumps Mendoza with a low kick.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range. #CL#
Apollo closes the distance and pushes Mendoza back into the cage.
Apollo tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Apollo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mendoza tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apollo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.#TD#
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Mendoza to the mat. #SUB#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendoza is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Apollo trying to control the position. #T2#
Mendoza throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mendoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apollo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendoza has managed to get both his arms back between Apollo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendoza passes into half guard.
Apollo trying to control from the bottom.
Apollo is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mendoza slips a nice elbow through Apollo's hands, connecting with Apollo's forehead.
Apollo wants to control the action here but instead Mendoza manages to pass to full mount!
Apollo tries to hold on but Mendoza postures up.
Apollo is working to get back to half guard.
Mendoza scoring with strikes but Apollo is staying in there.
Mendoza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Apollo tries to hold on but Mendoza pushes him away.
Mendoza trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Apollo tries to hold on but Mendoza pushes him away.
Mendoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendoza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Apollo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Apollo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendoza looking to control but Apollo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo tries to reverse the position but Mendoza maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Mendoza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Apollo pulls Mendoza into guard.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Apollo has his foot on Mendoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendoza works his way back into a safe position though.
Apollo trying to control the position. #T1#
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
Mendoza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Apollo is pulling down on Mendoza's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendoza, at least for the moment.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mendoza is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
Apollo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Mendoza is trying to keep Apollo in close.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking for subs off his back but Apollo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Apollo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Mendoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but Mendoza defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mendoza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Apollo lands a front kick.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Apollo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Mendoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendoza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Apollo drives through and clinches with Mendoza against the cage.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
I was talking to Apollo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mendoza jumps guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apollo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##CL#
Apollo drives through and clinches with Mendoza against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Apollo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Mendoza off balance momentarily.#CL#
Apollo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lindsay Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Mendoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Apollo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollo smiles and moves away.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Apollo scores with a jab. Mendoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendoza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Apollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Apollo misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mendoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Apollo has managed to clinch. #T3#
Apollo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendoza uses from the top position.
Mendoza won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendoza passes Apollo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Apollo actively working from the bottom here.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Mendoza lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo had his way with Luiz Mendoza in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Some bone on bone action there as Apollo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apollo connects with a high kick.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Mendoza finds it's target.
Apollo throws a low kick but Mendoza moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza scores with a jab.
A low kick from Apollo is predictable there #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza trying to control the position but Apollo is working away. #T1#
Apollo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mendoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Apollo, who protects the arm well.
Apollo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Apollo is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apollo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendoza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendoza has control of an arm but Apollo manages to advance to Mendoza's back!#SUB#
Apollo looking to break Mendoza's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mendoza remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Apollo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Apollo is trying to stick to Mendoza's back but Mendoza is turning into Apollo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Apollo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendoza.
Apollo controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Mendoza lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza working some strikes from top position.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendoza defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza stands and throws Apollo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza is the new featherweight champion!
Luiz Mendoza tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BB 62 - Wright vs McWrestler 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza with a nice calf kick.
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Mendoza misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendoza swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Cruz checks a low kick from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Mendoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Cruz misses with a looping left.#T2#
Mendoza takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza lands the left hand.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mendoza throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Cruz.
Mendoza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Cruz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.#T4#
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Cruz. #TD2#
Mendoza dives in and scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Mendoza throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Mendoza's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendoza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Mendoza connects with a jab.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendoza has time to react.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mendoza. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Mendoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.#T3#
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz backing away here, and Mendoza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Cruz throws a counter high kick but Mendoza was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz checks a low kick from Mendoza.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.#T1#
Mendoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza misses with a body shot
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Mendoza misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendoza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendoza.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Mendoza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2##TD2#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Mendoza is dominant here and he's now got Cruz's back!
Mendoza misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Mendoza is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cruz won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mendoza off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza 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: BB 57 - Capellio vs Bartz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
It looked like Ferkingstad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendoza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendoza misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendoza's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Ferkingstad misses #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferkingstad won't be happy with that.
Ferkingstad is trying to control Mendoza's posture but Mendoza avoids it.
Ferkingstad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Mendoza trying to control the position but Ferkingstad is working away.
Ferkingstad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendoza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendoza laying and praying for a moment but Ferkingstad takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Mendoza seems to be working for a kimura but Ferkingstad defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mendoza is working for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Mendoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferkingstad is just riding it out for now. Mendoza eventually gives up the hold.
Ferkingstad taking some punishment here, with Mendoza in his half guard.
Ferkingstad is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Ferkingstad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferkingstad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferkingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferkingstad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferkingstad controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferkingstad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferkingstad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ferkingstad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendoza is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ferkingstad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendoza is aware though and is defending well.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferkingstad trying to keep a closed guard but Mendoza is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Mendoza - just one landing.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick, looking for Mendoza's leg but Mendoza calmly moves out of range.
Mendoza moves out of range as Ferkingstad throws a body kick.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferkingstad connects with a looping right hand.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Ferkingstad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferkingstad taking a breather.
Ferkingstad gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ferkingstad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mendoza's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mendoza's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza wants to stall.
Ferkingstad leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Mendoza slows down the pace here.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Ferkingstad has the dominant position.
Ferkingstad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferkingstad stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferkingstad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range and Ferkingstad settles back down.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick that knocks Mendoza off balance momentarily.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferkingstad fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendoza in the body.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferkingstad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendoza. That did some damage!
Ferkingstad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferkingstad looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a single leg into guard. Ferkingstad didn't expect that.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but instead Mendoza has moved into half guard.
Ferkingstad is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendoza in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferkingstad is looking to control Mendoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferkingstad avoid being mounted?
Mendoza trying to mount his opponent but Ferkingstad defends it.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
Mendoza lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendoza moves into full mount! Ferkingstad won't be happy about that! #T4#
Mendoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mendoza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendoza breaks from Ferkingstad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ferkingstad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendoza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ferkingstad regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain the position but Mendoza is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Ferkingstad scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferkingstad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ferkingstad cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferkingstad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mendoza tries to move into range but Ferkingstad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendoza walks into a jab.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Mendoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferkingstad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Ferkingstad shows good takedown defense.
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!
Ferkingstad lands with a hook. Mendoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferkingstad pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ferkingstad clinches with his opponent.
Ferkingstad is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferkingstad stalling in the clinch.
Ferkingstad pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Ferkingstad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza. #T2#
Ferkingstad looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendoza throws out a counter right but Ferkingstad avoids it with no problem.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Mendoza finds it's way through Ferkingstad's defenses.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Mendoza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferkingstad throws out a powerful jab.
Mendoza checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Mendoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control.
Mendoza working away.
Mendoza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferkingstad is avoiding damage well.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ferkingstad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ferkingstad is trying to control Mendoza's posture but Mendoza avoids it.
Mendoza cracks Ferkingstad with a big elbow.
Ferkingstad is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
The strikes coming from Mendoza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferkingstad keeps working.
Ferkingstad gets back to half guard.#T4#
Mendoza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ferkingstad to regain full guard.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferkingstad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferkingstad keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferkingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luiz Mendoza.
I've got Mendoza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Luiz Mendoza!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Luiz Mendoza!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Luiz Mendoza!

Luiz Mendoza wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Luiz Mendoza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BB 53 - Garbowa vs White
Date: Jun 07, 2022

#R1#
Fujimaro lands a slapping body shot.
Fujimaro takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fujimaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Fujimaro throws a low kick but Mendoza avoids it.
Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Fujimaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendoza punishes Fujimaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujimaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but Mendoza moved away.
Mendoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fujimaro thows a leg kick but Mendoza checks it #TD2#
so Mendoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Fujimaro wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Fujimaro keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Fujimaro wants to stand and escape but Mendoza is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mendoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fujimaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendoza has Fujimaro in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mendoza looking for a guillotine here but Fujimaro defends easily. #SUB2#
Mendoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujimaro defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Mendoza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fujimaro stacks Mendoza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fujimaro!#SU#
Fujimaro decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mendoza to his feet.
Fujimaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
Mendoza lands with a good body shot.
Mendoza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendoza takes a swing at Fujimaro's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses its target.#T3#
Mendoza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fujimaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters with a left to the body.
Mendoza throws an off balance right hand
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand.
Mendoza blocks a head kick by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Fujimaro avoids it well.
Fujimaro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mendoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro thows a leg kick but Mendoza checks it #TD2#
so Mendoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Fujimaro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sone Fujimaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujimaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujimaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendoza momentarily.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Fujimaro.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujimaro throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.#T4#
Mendoza blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Fujimaro's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fujimaro throws a wild body kick that Mendoza sees coming a mile off.
Mendoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendoza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Fujimaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fujimaro throws a right hand that misses
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Mendoza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fujimaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fujimaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Mendoza is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Fujimaro to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujimaro is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sone Fujimaro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fujimaro thows a leg kick but Mendoza checks it #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujimaro is retaining full guard.
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujimaro pulls Mendoza in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Fujimaro keeps moving.
Mendoza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujimaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fujimaro is trying to stand up here but Mendoza is controlling him well.
Mendoza tries to pass to full mount but Fujimaro defends it. #T1#
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Fujimaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendoza is trying to control. Fujimaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendoza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fujimaro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendoza throws a strike but Fujimaro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Fujimaro keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujimaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Fujimaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimaro manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro thumps Mendoza with a low kick.
Fujimaro connects with a single shot there.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Fujimaro misses
and Mendoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujimaro tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujimaro moves forwards but Mendoza connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza lands a really nice looking cross but Fujimaro seems unphased.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fujimaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fujimaro misses with a two punch combination.
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body. Fujimaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujimaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Fujimaro finds it's target.
Fujimaro moves forwards but Mendoza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendoza jabs Fujimaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Fujimaro misses
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fujimaro throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.
Fujimaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fujimaro throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Fujimaro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mendoza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fujimaro misses with a body punch.
Mendoza jumps guard but Fujimaro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mendoza wants to stall.
Mendoza trying to control the position but instead, Fujimaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendoza into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza connects with a body shot that sends Fujimaro's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza jabs Fujimaro right on the nose. Fujimaro blinks but takes it well.
Fujimaro throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Mendoza finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fujimaro swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fujimaro tries to kick Mendoza off in order to stand up. Mendoza Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
An elbow from Mendoza crashes against the mat.
The referee asks Mendoza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mendoza prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fujimaro regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mendoza's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendoza is keen to just control but Fujimaro is a slippery customer.
Mendoza wants to pass to mount but Fujimaro is defending the position.
Fujimaro is not content to let Mendoza control the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fujimaro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujimaro keeps working.
Mendoza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujimaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendoza stalling away here and it's allowed Fujimaro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mendoza is in close to Fujimaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Fujimaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Fujimaro!#REVR#
Mendoza pulls Fujimaro in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Mendoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Fujimaro stands up and waves to Mendoza to follow him.
Fujimaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fujimaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fujimaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujimaro misses with a looping left.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Fujimaro takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Fujimaro's shoulder, as Fujimaro tries to avoid the shot.
Fujimaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendoza's head.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fujimaro.
Mendoza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujimaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendoza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Fujimaro avoids it easily.
Fujimaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro misses the body punch #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro! #SUB2#
Mendoza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fujimaro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendoza's guard! Nice work there by Fujimaro!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendoza is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujimaro is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Sone Fujimaro!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Luiz Mendoza!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Luiz Mendoza!

Luiz Mendoza wins by split decision!
Luiz Mendoza 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: BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Mendoza blocks a head kick by Chow.
Chow connects with a high kick.
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Chow.
Mendoza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Chow misses #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chow won't be happy with that.
Chow looking for a sweep but Mendoza has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mendoza content just to control the position here.
Mendoza unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chow told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mendoza dominating with strikes here.#T1##SUB#
Chow tries to improve his position but Mendoza has taken his back! Mendoza has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chow tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mendoza pushes Chow away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BB 40 - Obaminator vs Garbowa
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Lowrey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a triangle but Lowrey pushes his legs off easily.
Lowrey 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.
Lowrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Mendoza has his feet on Lowrey's thighs here. He's pushed Lowrey off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lowrey screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Mendoza!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Mendoza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BB 32 - Bjornsson vs Olsen
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Gebhardt rushes Mendoza and presses him up against the cage.
Gebhardt cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
Gebhardt tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gebhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendoza tries to work over Gebhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gebhardt tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Gebhardt back against the cage.
Gebhardt tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Gebhardt tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Gebhardt back against the cage.
Gebhardt lands a damaging elbow.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gebhardt digs a right hand underneath Mendoza's ribcage. Mendoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gebhardt blocking some punches.
Gebhardt misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gebhardt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gebhardt lands with a right to the head.
Gebhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gebhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Gebhardt lands an elbow that stopped Mendoza in his tracks for a moment.
Gebhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendoza tries to throw a body punch but Gebhardt avoids it by throwing Mendoza back against the cage.
Gebhardt cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
Gebhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Gebhardt lands an elbow inside that Mendoza shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Gebhardt.
A short right from Gebhardt.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Gebhardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gebhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gebhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gebhardt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gebhardt lands an elbow just above Mendoza 's eye.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gebhardt misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Gebhardt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gebhardt digs a right hand underneath Mendoza's ribcage. Mendoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gebhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gebhardt tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Gebhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gebhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza misses with a body punch.
Gebhardt tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Gebhardt back against the cage.
Mendoza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gebhardt prevents it.
Gebhardt is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Colby Gebhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Gebhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gebhardt tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it. #T4#
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Gebhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gebhardt lands a nice elbow.
Gebhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Gebhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Gebhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gebhardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gebhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza tries a body shot but Gebhardt blocks it.
Gebhardt throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Gebhardt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gebhardt closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gebhardt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gebhardt lands a damaging elbow.
Gebhardt lands an elbow inside that Mendoza shrugs off.
Gebhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gebhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Gebhardt misses with a body punch.
Mendoza misses with a body punch.
Gebhardt lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt lands a left hand.
Gebhardt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Gebhardt lands an elbow that stopped Mendoza in his tracks for a moment.
Gebhardt lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gebhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Gebhardt misses with some punches.
Gebhardt tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Gebhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike.
Gebhardt lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
Gebhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gebhardt has a couple of punches blocked by Mendoza.
Nice body punch from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands an elbow that stopped Mendoza in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Luiz Mendoza has been cut.
Gebhardt lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Gebhardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mendoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Mendoza tries to throw a body punch but Gebhardt avoids it by throwing Mendoza back against the cage.
Gebhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendoza or not.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Gebhardt lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Gebhardt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gebhardt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gebhardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gebhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Gebhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gebhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gebhardt lands a left hand.
Gebhardt misses with the head strike. #T3#
Gebhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
Gebhardt lands a nice elbow.
Gebhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gebhardt lands an elbow inside.
Gebhardt lands with a light punch inside.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
Gebhardt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Colby Gebhardt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gebhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gebhardt gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gebhardt scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Mendoza is rocked!
Gebhardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Gebhardt finish him?
Mendoza is pressed against the cage. Gebhardt pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Mendoza! Two more big strikes from Gebhardt and Mendoza crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Colby Gebhardt!
A very excited looking Colby Gebhardt 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: BB 26 - Paris vs Obaminator
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Camara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang in the buildup to the fight.
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Mendoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camara is looking to land body kicks.
Mendoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mendoza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdelrahman Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara lands a two punch combo.
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camara.#CL#
Camara moves into the clinch.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
Mendoza misses with the head strike.
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!
Mendoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Camara stalling in the clinch.
Camara cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Camara.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendoza's defenses.
Camara misses with an elbow over the top.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Mendoza.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mendoza is trying to maintain a safe position but Camara gets an underhook and turns Mendoza into the cage.
Camara tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara just leaning against Mendoza, taking a breather.
Mendoza can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Camara is pushing Mendoza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Mendoza looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Camara holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Camara.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
A short left from Camara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdelrahman Camara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Camara throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camara is looking to clinch.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza feints the counter takedown.
Camara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Camara misses with a hook
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Camara does no damage.
Camara misses with a double jab. #CL#
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camara.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses.
Camara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendoza in his tracks. #T1#
Camara misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Camara.
Camara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mendoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mendoza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendoza lands a nice hook to Camara's body. Camara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abdelrahman Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Camara moves out of range.
Luiz Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendoza in his tracks.
Camara fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Mendoza blocks the leg kick.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Camara wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Camara. #T2#
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Camara with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Camara does no damage.
Mendoza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Mendoza down.
Mendoza checks a leg kick.
Camara throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
It looked like Camara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Camara scores with a nice right hand.
Camara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza feints the counter takedown.
Mendoza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Camara instigates a clinch. #T3#
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying to stall.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Camara misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Camara. #T4#
Mendoza tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Camara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendoza misses with a body punch.
Camara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Camara has Mendoza pushed against the cage.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdelrahman Camara dominated that second round.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Camara rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendoza misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Mendoza tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mendoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Camara.
Mendoza letting Camara take a breather here.#T1#
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendoza wants to stall.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Mendoza jumps guard.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Mendoza is looking for a triangle here but Camara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mendoza struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Camara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Camara is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendoza is defending well.
Mendoza struggling a bit here.
Camara wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mendoza is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Camara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mendoza is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mendoza is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza stops Camara from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura but Mendoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camara to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdelrahman Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camara 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Abdelrahman Camara!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Abdelrahman Camara!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Abdelrahman Camara!

Abdelrahman Camara wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Abdelrahman Camara 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: BB 21 - Bartz vs Jones 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Chow fails with the takedown
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mendoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chow lands with a kick to the temple. Mendoza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from Chow.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chow defends it well.
Mendoza lands a jab-cross combination.
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Chow.
Mendoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chow throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Mendoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza stops Chow from standing up. #T1#
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chow wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendoza pushing down on Chow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mendoza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendoza.
Still in half guard, Mendoza seems content to control.
Chow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendoza controlling from the top position.
Mendoza passes Chow's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Mendoza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendoza lands strikes from half guard.
Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendoza moves nicely into side control.
Mendoza content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mendoza avoids the strikes from the bottom by Chow.#SUB2#
Mendoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Mendoza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chow tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
A lull in the action here as Mendoza stalls from top position.
Mendoza throws a strike aimed at the side of Chow's head but Chow avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza staying calm.#SUB2#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mendoza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendoza wants it to stay on the feet.
Chow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chow tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Chow throws a nice looking combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chow doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendoza circles away.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chow dives in and grabs Mendoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes down on Chow's head and hops out.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chow defends it well.
Chow throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Mendoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chow is just riding it out for now. Mendoza eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chow looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Chow is in trouble now - Mendoza has advanced to mount!
Mendoza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendoza looking to control but Chow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendoza content just to control the position here.
Mendoza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Mendoza looking to control but Chow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendoza trying to control but Chow is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mendoza.
Mendoza prevents Chow from getting the reversal.
Chow is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Mendoza controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendoza with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mendoza controlling from the full mount.
Chow wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mendoza is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Mendoza is persistently looking for the submission but Chow is defending it well. #T4#
Chow wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Mendoza working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Chow is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Mendoza has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Chow taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Mendoza!
After the fight, Luiz Mendoza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BB 14 - Olsen vs Gascoigne
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Ballistics closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballistics gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Ballistics.
Ballistics taking a breather.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendoza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ballistics doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballistics works on Mendoza's body with a couple of short punches.
Ballistics has Mendoza pressed against the cage.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendoza managing to block the knees to the body from Ballistics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Ballistics scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mendoza tries to break free but Ballistics pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ballistics just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Ballistics misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##CL2#
Mendoza gets tackled into the cage by Ballistics. Ballistics maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Ballistics is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Ballistics.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Ballistics has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza avoiding damage as Ballistics throws knees to the body.
Ballistics swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ballistics misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Ballistics has him pinned against the cage.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Ballistics holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Ballistics prevents Mendoza from breaking the clinch.
Ballistics working aggressively here. #BC#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballistics throws a lazy body kick
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ballistics looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Ballistics uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Ballistics unleashes a big counter combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendoza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ballistics is looking to clinch but Mendoza is avoiding it.
Ballistics tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballistics throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballistics moves to clinch but Mendoza breaks away
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza blocks a head kick by Ballistics.
It looked like Mendoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ballistics.#CL2#
Ballistics closes the distance and clinches.
Ballistics tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ballistics gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Ballistics.
Ballistics throws an elbow that misses.
Ballistics tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ballistics lands an elbow inside that Mendoza shrugs off.
Ballistics landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Ballistics lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Ballistics tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Ballistics back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ballistics.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ballistics just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Mendoza jumps guard but Ballistics stands there with Mendoza around his waist. Mendoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ballistics. #CUT2#It looks like Luiz Mendoza has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Ballistics holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Ballistics has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballistics lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Ballistics misses with an elbow over the top.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Mendoza can't get the takedown.
A short left from Ballistics. #BC#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballistics falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Mendoza takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Ballistics gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballistics looking to stall.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ballistics lands a shot to the body.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Ballistics has the dominant position.
Ballistics will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendoza up against the cage.
Ballistics lands an elbow just above Mendoza 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballistics.
Ballistics lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ballistics lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendoza or not.
Ballistics lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Ballistics dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Mendoza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Mendoza gets tackled into the cage by Ballistics. Ballistics maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses.
Ballistics tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballistics throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballistics pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballistics is looking to clinch.
Luiz Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballistics moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
Ballistics connects with a high kick.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Ballistics sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballistics takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Mendoza tries to keep at a distance but Ballistics has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Ballistics works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballistics keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballistics has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ballistics lands a body punch.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Ballistics.
Ballistics tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballistics lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballistics cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
Mendoza managing to block the knees to the body from Ballistics.
Ballistics lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Ballistics is controlling the position.
Ballistics lands a body punch.
Ballistics tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Ballistics back against the cage.
Ballistics lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballistics scores with a knee to the head.
Mendoza is trying to drag Ballistics to the mat but Ballistics just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza jumps guard but Ballistics turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ballistics is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ballistics gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Ballistics has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Ballistics won't allow it. #T2#
Ballistics unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mendoza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballistics displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mendoza up against the cage.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ballistics scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballistics lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendoza or not.
A short right from Ballistics on the inside.
Ballistics comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ballistics lands an uppercut.
Ballistics lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Ballistics has the dominant position.
Ballistics scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballistics lands with a light punch inside.
Ballistics tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ballistics keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Ballistics.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ballistics.
Ballistics trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Mendoza tries to break free but Ballistics pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ballistics.
Ballistics lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ballistics instigates a clinch.
Ballistics tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Ballistics manages to get underhooks.
Ballistics crunches a lovely knee into Mendoza's ribcage.
Ballistics works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballistics will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendoza up against the cage.
A short right from Ballistics on the inside.
Ballistics slows down the pace here.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ballistics gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballistics throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendoza blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Ballistics trying to land knees to the body.
Ballistics comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballistics working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballistics goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Ballistics has him pinned against the cage.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Ballistics lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Mendoza is rocked!
A hook to the body from Ballistics.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballistics lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballistics working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Clinched against the cage, Ballistics lands a big elbow that drops Mendoza! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mendoza is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dudley Ballistics!
Dudley Ballistics decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KoF:IW - New Contenders
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Frost throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
We've been told by Frost's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mendoza as Frost tries to tie him up.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost looking to stall.
Frost leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendoza wants to break free but Frost has control.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Mendoza tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Frost taking a breather.
Frost looking to throw knees to the head but Mendoza is blocking nicely. #T1#
Frost has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Frost has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Frost lands an elbow just above Mendoza 's eye.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost controlling the action here for a moment.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza wants to take the fight to the mat but Frost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Frost looking to throw knees to the head but Mendoza is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.
Frost keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendoza won't want to take too many of those.
Mendoza looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendoza won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Frost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mendoza can't get the takedown.
Frost with a knee to the head.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Robert Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mendoza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mendoza wants to break free but Frost has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendoza won't want to take too many of those.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendoza won't want to take too many of those.
Frost lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendoza is keeping busy.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendoza won't want to take too many of those.
Frost tries to stall but Mendoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frost stalling in the clinch but Mendoza improves position.
Frost keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost slowing the pace effectively.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Frost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.#T4#
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Frost.
Mendoza misses with a straight right.
Mendoza lands with a cross.
Frost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robert Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Frost.
Mendoza digs a good hook to Frost's body.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Frost tries to clinch but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mendoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendoza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Mendoza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frost was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendoza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendoza is standing up over Frost. Frost looks to escape but Mendoza dives into side control. #REVR#
Mendoza wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground.#T1#
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mendoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well. #SUB2#
Mendoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Frost is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mendoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Mendoza happy to just control the position for now.
Frost is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mendoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Frost is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mendoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Mendoza wants to control for a moment but Frost uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Frost wants to control but Mendoza passes into side.
Frost is looking to regain half guard here but Mendoza keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Frost is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mendoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frost is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Mendoza.
Good shot there by Mendoza.
Frost tries to clinch there but Mendoza circles away.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
A lazy left from Mendoza finds it's target.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost tries to clinch there but Mendoza circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mendoza.#CL#
Frost darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage.
Mendoza wants to break free but Frost has control.
Mendoza jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mendoza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
Frost looking to stall.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendozas head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost tries to stall but Mendoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mendoza's face.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards. #T2#
Frost looking to stall.
Frost lands a nice knee to the body.
Frost taking a breather.#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendoza tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Mendoza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frost trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom. #T3#
Frost is really struggling to control Mendoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frost would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Mendoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mendoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Frost is posturing up here but Mendoza has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Frost tries to roll out but it's too tight and Frost has to tap! Slick submission there by Mendoza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza 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.
The defeated Robert Frost had this to say: 'Next time...'.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Bilancia
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Mendoza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercer's hands.
Mercer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mendoza lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses.
Mercer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Mendoza cracks Mercer with an open hand slap.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendoza stuns Mercer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendoza tests Mercer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza cracks Mercer with a good jab.
Mendoza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mercer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendoza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mercer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mercer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza throws out a counter right but Mercer avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.
Mendoza scores with a hook.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Mendoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Mercer throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Mercer shows good takedown defense.
Mercer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Mercer. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mercer misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
Mendoza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mendoza lands with a hook. Mercer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Mercer takes one to the chin there.
Mercer throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mercer walks into a jab.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mercer's head backwards.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza with a jab.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mendoza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Mendoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mercer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mercer looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mendoza connects with the punch.
Mendoza lands a jab to Mercer's midsection.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Mendoza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Mendoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Mercer there.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Mendoza lands.
Mendoza catches Mercer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mercer works Mendoza's body with a nice hook.
Mendoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mendoza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendoza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Mendoza with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendoza.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Mercer.
Mercer loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Mercer walks into a jab.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Mercer avoids it easily.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendoza lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Mendoza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mendoza moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Mendoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercer. That's going to slow Mendoza down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mendoza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendoza avoids a kick to the body.
Mendoza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mercer.
Mendoza jabs Mercer right on the nose. Mercer blinks but takes it well.
Mercer moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendoza lands an uppercut.
Mercer lands a left hand.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Mendoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mercer.
Mercer digs a right hand underneath Mendoza's ribcage. Mendoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendoza has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Mercer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mercer works on Mendoza's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercer keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercer throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Mendoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mercer lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendoza can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Mercer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mercer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendoza up against the cage.
Mercer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mercer.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mercer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mercer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mercer slowing the pace effectively.
Mercer lands with a light punch inside.
Mercer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
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!
Mendoza tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer lands a shot to the body.
Mercer lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mercer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Mercer presses Mendoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mercer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mercer lands a nice uppercut.
Mercer gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer scores with a hook to the body.
Mercer lands a shoulder strike.
Mercer blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mercer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Mercer.
A right hand to the body from Mercer.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.#T3#
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mercer gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza working aggressively here.
Mendoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Mercer gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mercer.
Bobby Mercer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercer stalls.
Mercer cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Mercer.
Mercer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
Mercer is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mercer as the two fighters clinch.
Mercer leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mercer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mendoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mercer is struggling to control the position.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercer to keep the fight standing.
Mercer presses Mendoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mercer stalling against the cage.
Mercer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mercer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mercer throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mercer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mendoza with a hook.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza lands a jab.
Mendoza jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendoza moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Mercer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Mercer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mercer scores with a jab. Mendoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendoza in his tracks.
Mendoza shoots in but Mercer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendoza.
Mendoza takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Mercer cracks Mendoza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mercer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mendoza to stand back up!#ROC#Mendoza is rocked!
Mendoza scores with a jab.
Mendoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Luiz Mendoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer slips under a jab.
Mercer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mercer engages and cracks Mendoza with a massive lead left hook - Mendoza tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mercer is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Mercer!
Our winner, Bobby Mercer, 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: KoF:IW - Apollo x Mercer 2
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Mendoza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bilancia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bilancia circles away quickly and effectively.
Bilancia fails with the takedown.
Mendoza misses with a hook #TD#
and Bilancia counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Mendoza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bilancia is trying for a kimura here. Mendoza looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bilancia wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donato Bilancia!
Donato Bilancia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KoF: IW GC
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Six Nine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Six Nine circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendoza jabs Six Nine right on the nose. Six Nine blinks but takes it well.
Six Nine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Million Dollar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Six Nine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Six Nine slips a straight right by Mendoza.
A jab from Six Nine does it's job there.
Six Nine blocks a jab.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Six Nine just misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Six Nine avoids nicely. #T1#
Mendoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Six Nine scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Six Nine .
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.#CL#
Six Nine rushes Mendoza and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Six Nine lands a right hand.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Six Nine has double underhooks.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Six Nine won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Six Nine .
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Six Nine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Six Nine .
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Six Nine is stalling here.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Six Nine has double underhooks. #TD2#
Mendoza drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Six Nine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Six Nine has managed to get both his arms back between Mendoza's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Six Nine stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mendoza misses with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine looks for the body kick but Mendoza saw that one coming. #T3#
Six Nine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendoza momentarily.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Six Nine .
Six Nine slips under a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Six Nine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Six Nine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
Tekashi Six Nine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Six Nine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Six Nine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendoza doesn't seem bothered though.
Six Nine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mendoza shoots for a double leg takedown but Six Nine sprawls well. He's pushed Mendoza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Six Nine gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six Nine leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Six Nine dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Six Nine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Six Nine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Six Nine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Six Nine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Six Nine is looking to slow Mendoza down with leg kicks.
Six Nine connects with a solid leg kick.
Six Nine with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Six Nine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Six Nine is trying to stall.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Six Nine . #T1#
Six Nine keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Six Nine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Six Nine has double underhooks.
Six Nine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling him.
Six Nine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Six Nine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
Mendoza wants to break free but Six Nine has control.
Mendoza wants to break free but Six Nine has control.
Six Nine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to push Six Nine away but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling the position.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tekashi Six Nine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage. #T2#
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Six Nine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza wants to break free but Six Nine has control.
Six Nine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Six Nine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Six Nine stalling.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling him.
Six Nine lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling him.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Six Nine has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Six Nine .
Mendoza wants to break free but Six Nine has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Six Nine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Six Nine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Six Nine digs a right hand into Mendoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendoza's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Six Nine .
Six Nine slowing the pace effectively.
Six Nine keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Six Nine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Six Nine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Six Nine clinches up with Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage.
Six Nine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Six Nine has double underhooks.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Six Nine has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Mendoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine connects with a looping right hand.
Six Nine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mendoza if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Six Nine . That's going to slow Mendoza down.
Six Nine delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine keeps Mendoza at a distance using the push kick.
Mendoza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendoza's sensitive parts.
Mendoza connects with a body shot.
Six Nine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mendoza ducks right into an uppercut from Six Nine .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Six Nine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendoza throws a sloppy body shot
and Six Nine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendoza thinking.
Six Nine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendoza in his tracks.
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine with a nice calf kick.
Six Nine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mendoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Six Nine takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Six Nine has double underhooks.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Six Nine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling the position.
Six Nine wants to stall.
Six Nine is struggling to control the position.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Six Nine trying to control the position but instead, Mendoza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Six Nine into the cage.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Six Nine won't allow it.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Six Nine has double underhooks.
Six Nine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Six Nine lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Six Nine 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Six Nine lands a nice uppercut.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Six Nine won't allow it.
Mendoza letting Six Nine take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Six Nine .
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling the position.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling the position.
Come on Six Nine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Six Nine .
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Six Nine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mendoza tries to break free but Six Nine pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Six Nine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Six Nine keeps him there for the moment.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Six Nine has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Six Nine keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Six Nine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendoza or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a shot to the body.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Six Nine .
Six Nine scores with a shoulder strike.
Six Nine cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
Six Nine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Six Nine digs a right hand into Mendoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendoza's gas tank. #T4#
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling him.
Six Nine is stalling here.
Six Nine stalling in the clinch.
Six Nine stalling the fight.
Six Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Six Nine cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
Mendoza working hard to break the clinch.
Six Nine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Six Nine cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Six Nine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to push Six Nine away but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mendoza wants to break free but Six Nine has control.
Six Nine pushes Mendoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Six Nine lands with a good body shot.
Six Nine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mendoza sizes up Six Nine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mendoza keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Six Nine moves into the clinch.
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Six Nine digs a right hand underneath Mendoza's ribcage. Mendoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Six Nine scores with a shoulder strike.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Six Nine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mendoza tries to break free but Six Nine pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
A hook to the body from Six Nine . #BC2#
Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Six Nine works the jab nicely.#CL#
Six Nine instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Six Nine lands with a right to the head.
Six Nine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Six Nine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Six Nine .
A short right from Six Nine on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Six Nine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Six Nine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Six Nine has Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six Nine lands a left hand.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Six Nine gets underhooks to prevent Mendoza's takedown attempt.
Six Nine leaning against his opponent.
Six Nine effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Six Nine for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Six Nine prevents Mendoza from breaking the clinch.
Mendoza working hard to break the clinch.
Mendoza can't break the clinch. #T3#
Six Nine prevents Mendoza from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Six Nine .
Six Nine has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Six Nine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Six Nine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Six Nine has Mendoza pressed against the cage.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Six Nine .
Mendoza is trying to push Six Nine away but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Six Nine .
Mendoza being controlled against the cage.
Mendoza letting Six Nine take a breather here.
Six Nine seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Six Nine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Six Nine keeps him there for the moment.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Six Nine holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Six Nine - that landed with a thud.
Six Nine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Six Nine has the dominant position.
Mendoza working hard to break the clinch.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Six Nine .
Mendoza is trying to push Six Nine away but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Six Nine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendoza is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine had his way with Luiz Mendoza in that round.
That's time! Six Nine 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendoza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Six Nine - the referee stops the clock and Mendoza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Six Nine . Mendoza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Six Nine .
Mendoza misses with a right hand
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendoza's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Six Nine scores with a shot to the body.
Six Nine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Six Nine gets caught napping as Mendoza dives in and scores a takedown. Six Nine manages to retain guard.

Six Nine has his feet on Mendoza's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Six Nine - that will leave a mark!
Mendoza is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendoza throws out the jab.
Six Nine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Six Nine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mendoza if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Six Nine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Six Nine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendoza wants to break free but Six Nine has control.
Six Nine is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Six Nine avoiding damage.
Six Nine is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Six Nine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Six Nine .
A right hook to the body lands for Six Nine .
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Mendoza wants to break free but Six Nine has control.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Six Nine has him pinned against the cage.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Six Nine has double underhooks.
Six Nine keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendoza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Six Nine .
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Six Nine presses Mendoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Six Nine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Six Nine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Six Nine .
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling him.
Six Nine digs a right hand into Mendoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendoza's gas tank. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza misses with the head strike.
Six Nine keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Six Nine as the two fighters clinch.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Six Nine .
A short right from Six Nine on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Six Nine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Mendoza is rocked!
Six Nine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mendoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Six Nine finish him?
Mendoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Six Nine is controlling him.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Six Nine as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine dips a shoulder and cracks Mendoza with a mighty uppercut! Mendoza falls back against the cage and Six Nine unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mendoza is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Six Nine screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tekashi Six Nine !
Tekashi Six Nine retains his bantamweight title!
Tekashi Six Nine tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XIII
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Mendoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendoza scores with a shot to the body.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza with a jab.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Mendoza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mendoza is standing up over Turner. Turner looks to escape but Mendoza dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
The referee asks Mendoza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mendoza prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turner is pushing Mendoza's head away, looking to escape. Mendoza manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Mendoza tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Mendoza is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Turner is trying to escape and Mendoza transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Turner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mendoza! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Mendoza!
After the fight, Luiz Mendoza was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Jesse Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it'.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XI
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost slips a jab from Mendoza.
Frost lands a two punch combo.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Frost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost throws a push kick but Mendoza slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendoza misses the target.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Mendoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
A jab from Mendoza finds it's way through Frost's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Mendoza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frost doesn't seem phased though.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Frost is rocked!
Mendoza swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendoza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Mendoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza lands with a cross.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendoza finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Frost swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Frost lands a nice looking body kick.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mendoza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Frost lands a head kick!
Frost tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendoza misses the target.
Mendoza throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Donk. Mendoza catches Frost right on the button with a cross.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mendoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frost momentarily.
Frost lands with a good body shot.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Mendoza.#KD#
Frost ducks straight into an uppercut from Mendoza and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Frost manages to regain guard straight away.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Mendoza advances to half guard.
Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frost trying to control but Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza passes to full mount! #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost is looking to get to half guard.
Mendoza trying to control but Frost is having none of it.
Frost tries to control Mendoza's body but Mendoza pushes him off. Frost squirms to his side and now Mendoza has his back! #SUB#
Mendoza is looking for the choke from the back position but Frost is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Mendoza is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Frost defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mendoza's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendoza doesn't seem bothered though.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Mendoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza lands a head shot.
Luiz Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendoza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mendoza lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Frost falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza 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.
In defeat, Robert Frost stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time...'.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws VIII
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felly takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Blinko Felly has been cut.
Mendoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Felly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza avoids it really well and circles away.
Felly tries for a takedown but Mendoza circles away easily
and Felly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Felly moves out of range.
Felly feints the counter takedown.
and Mendoza counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Felly! He's just covering up as Mendoza starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza 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: SP Proving Grounds 3
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1#
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Knight tries to land a leg kick but Mendoza saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.#TD2#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendoza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Mendoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knight wants to control but Mendoza postures up.#SUB2#
Mendoza has hold of Knight's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Knight seems comfortable defending it but Mendoza has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Knight is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Knight is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mendoza couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza 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.

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