Post by The Sandmen on Dec 29, 2013 21:36:01 GMT -5
Chad Mendes looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Frankie Edgar looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Chad Mendes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Edgar's face!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Chad Mendes is in Edgar open guard now
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Mendes tries to jump to side mount.
Frankie Edgar jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Edgar tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Stand up! This is what Mendes's cornermen are shouting. Frankie Edgar is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Chad Mendes's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Edgar's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edgar tries to escape from the closed guard
Edgar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Edgar moves on the ground
Edgar cannot take advantage in the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Edgar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar breaks the closed guard of Chad Mendes and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Edgar tries to open up Chad Mendes's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mendes in the side of the head
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Edgar tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Edgar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Mendes is worried!
Mendes steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
High kick from Frankie Edgar!
He misses narrowly!
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Mendes throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Chad Mendes gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Mendes
Edgar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mendes is covering himself! Edgar tries to force the situation and Mendes clumsily gives his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Mendes
Mendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Edgar's ribs.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Frankie Edgar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mendes blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chad Mendes's cheek! Mendes stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
High kick from Frankie Edgar!
He misses narrowly!
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chad Mendes fires an unorthodox punch to Edgar's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of Mendes, launching a big uppercut
Chad Mendes is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Nice punches from Chad Mendes.
Edgar staggers backwards. Mendes wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Solid shot from Chad Mendes to the body.
Edgar didn't like that.
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Mendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Edgar
Mendes tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Chad Mendes in closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes and Edgar are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Edgar measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mendes's side.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edgar holds Chad Mendes arms and counters his opponent punches.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes tries to escape from the closed guard
Mendes succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Mendes moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mendes can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mendes tries to move to full mount
Mendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Chad Mendes sits high on Frankie Edgar's chest and pulls his leg underneath Edgar's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Edgar tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chad Mendes and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mendes and it cost him top position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Edgar is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to escape from the full mount...
Edgar struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mendes's side.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Chad Mendes tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mendes looks to work from half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Chad Mendes in closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Frankie Edgar hovers above Mendes
Good punches to Mendes's body.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frankie Edgar pushes Chad Mendes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes creates enough space to control Frankie Edgar's leg.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frankie Edgar, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar and Mendes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Edgar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edgar is clinching with Mendes.
Chad Mendes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Mendes with uppercuts!
Mendes is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Mendes is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mendes is throwing a flurry of punches!
Edgar ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Chad Mendes gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes throws a combo
Frankie Edgar ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Mendes swings again, only to get countered once more! Mendes is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Chad Mendes's Right eye
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Edgar is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Edgar tries to escape from the closed guard
Edgar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Deep breaths from Chad Mendes who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
That hit Edgar who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mendes's face with those brutal elbows! Mendes needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Edgar is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mendes's Right eye is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Edgar's moves.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Chad Mendes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edgar looks to work from half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Mendes's face!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Mendes staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Mendes
Frankie Edgar Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Chad Mendes!
Chad Mendes is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Frankie Edgar has left Mendes laying flat on the mat!
Mendes's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chad Mendes's Left cheek
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (GnP) at 3:20 Round 3
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/32 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/25 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 615 s
I don't love Edgar, but I do love the way he is completely unique in this simulator. He absorbs tons of damage early, looks like he doesn't have a hope in hell, then comes through with some heavy offence late in the fight and gets the come back win. Over and over again, he does this. It's insane. Props to virtual Edgar for these performances.
Frankie Edgar looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Chad Mendes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Edgar's face!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Chad Mendes is in Edgar open guard now
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Mendes tries to jump to side mount.
Frankie Edgar jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Edgar tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Stand up! This is what Mendes's cornermen are shouting. Frankie Edgar is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Chad Mendes's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Edgar's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edgar tries to escape from the closed guard
Edgar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Edgar moves on the ground
Edgar cannot take advantage in the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Edgar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar breaks the closed guard of Chad Mendes and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Edgar tries to open up Chad Mendes's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mendes in the side of the head
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Edgar tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Edgar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Mendes is worried!
Mendes steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
High kick from Frankie Edgar!
He misses narrowly!
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Mendes throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mendes.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Chad Mendes gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Mendes
Edgar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mendes is covering himself! Edgar tries to force the situation and Mendes clumsily gives his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Mendes
Mendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Edgar's ribs.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Frankie Edgar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mendes blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chad Mendes's cheek! Mendes stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
High kick from Frankie Edgar!
He misses narrowly!
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chad Mendes fires an unorthodox punch to Edgar's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of Mendes, launching a big uppercut
Chad Mendes is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Nice punches from Chad Mendes.
Edgar staggers backwards. Mendes wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Solid shot from Chad Mendes to the body.
Edgar didn't like that.
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Mendes tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Edgar
Mendes tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Chad Mendes in closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes and Edgar are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Edgar measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mendes's side.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edgar holds Chad Mendes arms and counters his opponent punches.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes tries to escape from the closed guard
Mendes succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Mendes moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mendes can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mendes tries to move to full mount
Mendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Chad Mendes sits high on Frankie Edgar's chest and pulls his leg underneath Edgar's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Edgar tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chad Mendes and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mendes and it cost him top position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Edgar is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to escape from the full mount...
Edgar struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mendes's side.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Edgar
Chad Mendes tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mendes looks to work from half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Chad Mendes in closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Edgar
Mendes is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Frankie Edgar hovers above Mendes
Good punches to Mendes's body.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frankie Edgar pushes Chad Mendes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chad Mendes creates enough space to control Frankie Edgar's leg.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frankie Edgar, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar and Mendes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Edgar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edgar is clinching with Mendes.
Chad Mendes tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Mendes with uppercuts!
Mendes is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Mendes is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mendes is throwing a flurry of punches!
Edgar ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Chad Mendes gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes throws a combo
Frankie Edgar ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Mendes swings again, only to get countered once more! Mendes is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Chad Mendes's Right eye
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Edgar is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Mendes
Edgar tries to escape from the closed guard
Edgar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Deep breaths from Chad Mendes who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
That hit Edgar who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mendes's face with those brutal elbows! Mendes needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Edgar is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mendes's Right eye is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Edgar's moves.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Mendes
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Chad Mendes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edgar looks to work from half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Mendes's face!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Mendes staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Mendes
Frankie Edgar Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Chad Mendes!
Chad Mendes is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Frankie Edgar has left Mendes laying flat on the mat!
Mendes's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chad Mendes's Left cheek
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (GnP) at 3:20 Round 3
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/32 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/25 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 615 s
I don't love Edgar, but I do love the way he is completely unique in this simulator. He absorbs tons of damage early, looks like he doesn't have a hope in hell, then comes through with some heavy offence late in the fight and gets the come back win. Over and over again, he does this. It's insane. Props to virtual Edgar for these performances.