Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2017 9:01:27 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Barão while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Chad Mendes shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Barão and Mendes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chad Mendes launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barão blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Renan Barão's cheek! Barão stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Barão's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Mendes is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Barão tries to hit Chad Mendes with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Mendes dodges that
Mendes is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão kicks his legs trying to keep Chad Mendes away.
Chad Mendes takes a kick to the body.
Mendes is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão launches an up-kick intended for Chad Mendes's head...
Mendes leans out of the way.
Mendes is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Chad Mendes creates space and allows Renan Barão to stand up.
Renan Barão is on his feet again.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mendes is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barão Hyper-extended his arm
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Chad Mendes looks to mount Renan Barão...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Chad Mendes tries to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mendes pulls his arm out of danger.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barão leans and gets Chad Mendes's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Mendes is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Chad Mendes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão 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 Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Mendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mendes pulls his arm out of danger.
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mendes moves on the ground
Chad Mendes moves to side mount
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Barão 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 half guard over Barão
Chad Mendes tries to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Chad Mendes looks to mount Renan Barão...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Mendes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mendes tries to cover his face,
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Barão's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barão's side.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Renan Barão is looking to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Chad Mendes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Renan Barão hovers above Mendes
Good punches to Mendes's body.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Barão is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mendes's ribs.
Mendes blocks Renan Barão's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Barão is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Mendes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chad Mendes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Barão is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
A wicked punch by Renan Barão
goes awry.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mendes is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão attempts to move to full guard
Renan Barão manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Mendes is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Renan Barão in his guard...
Chad Mendes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Mendes
Renan Barão tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mendes is able to break the lock.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Mendes tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Barão is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Renan Barão uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Barão tries to escape from closed guard...
Barão struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Barão works on the ground with his fingers over Mendes's face
Mendes shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Barão tries to open up Chad Mendes's defense faking a few punches.
Chad Mendes wraps his arms around Barão's arms and counters the punches.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Renan Barão hooks Mendes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chad Mendes manages to kick Barão away and scrambles on top!
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Barão is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Mendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Renan Barão efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Mendes studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Renan Barão takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Barão goes to the body...
his punches graze Mendes's arm.
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mendes launches a furious low kick!
Barão receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Good front kick from Mendes!
Renan Barão blocks
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Mendes avoids a dangerous strike from Barão
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Chin
Shovel hook by Chad Mendes
tags Barão.
Barão throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Mendes's defense muffles the blows.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Renan Barão was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Chad Mendes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mendes moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barão with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
A bad move from Chad Mendes
almost puts his head in the path of Barão's kick.
Chad Mendes's mind is definitely in the fight, Barão just got nailed! Chad Mendes saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Barão is going to have a headache after this one.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Barão goes to the body...
He punishes Mendes's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Barão moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mendes with a double overhooks!
Mendes is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Deep breaths from Renan Barão who tries a hammer punch to Mendes's ribs.
Mendes blocks those punches
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes looks to mount Renan Barão...
Renan Barão takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Barão throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barão's guard.
Barão did not see that coming! Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão now.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Stand up! This is what Mendes's cornermen are shouting. Renan Barão is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Renan Barão tries to close the guard.
Barão put Chad Mendes in closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Renan Barão throws up a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Chad Mendes aggressively and repeatedly punches Barão.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Barão's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Barão is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barão attempts a triangle from bottom! Chad Mendes slips out. Barão quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chad Mendes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes opts to jump inside Barão's guard.
Barão didn't see that coming. Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão now.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes moves on the ground
Mendes cannot take advantage in the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Chad Mendes tries to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Renan Barão pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chad Mendes's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Barão is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chad Mendes just can't get away!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mendes takes a break to breathe while holding Renan Barão.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Barão is swinging for the fences!
Mendes backpedals and creates space. Renan Barão is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Chad Mendes
puts Barão in a world of hurt!
Barão steps backwards away from Chad Mendes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barão launches a furious low kick!
Mendes receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Mendes and Barão circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Renan Barão
surprises Mendes!
Mendes has a small cut in his Left cheek
Barão is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Good front kick from Barão!
Chad Mendes blocks
Barão pushes Chad Mendes and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Renan Barão is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mendes into his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Mendes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Renan Barão didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão 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 Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Barão measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mendes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mendes pulls his arm out of danger.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Mendes moves on the ground
Chad Mendes moves to side mount
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Mendes.
Tremendous strikes from Mendes!
Some big punches are landing!
Chad Mendes goes with a looping right hand while Renan Barão jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Chad Mendes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes goes with a looping right hand while Renan Barão jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Barão seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Mendes moves forward looking for some action
Chad Mendes shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Barão punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Mendes holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Barão must do something quickly!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chad Mendes postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Barão hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chad Mendes postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Barão hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Barão doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chad Mendes embrace and tries to move away...
Chad Mendes pushes Barão forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barão doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chad Mendes embrace and tries to move away...
Chad Mendes pushes Barão forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renan Barão embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mendes who put distance between them
Mendes is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Barão's jaw!
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Renan Barão takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Renan Barão leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mendes
Mendes wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mendes is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão tries to close the guard.
Barão put Chad Mendes in closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Renan Barão can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Renan Barão isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mendes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barão's guard.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes looks to posture up and open Renan Barão's guard...
Chad Mendes forces Renan Barão to open his guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes tries to open up Renan Barão's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Barão in the side of the head
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes tries to jump to side mount.
Renan Barão jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Mendes decides to launch some tentative punches
Chad Mendes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mendes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mendes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes tries to open up Renan Barão's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Barão in the side of the head
Barão's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Mendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Chad Mendes is looking to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Renan Barão has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Mendes is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Renan Barão is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Mendes put Renan Barão in closed guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Renan Barão can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barão tries to escape from closed guard...
Barão struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Barão launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mendes is covering himself! Barão tries to force the situation and Mendes clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Barão is in rear mount over Mendes
Renan Barão isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Mendes locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Renan Barão unil he can pull his arm free! Barão lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Mendes has Barão controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Renan Barão is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Renan Barão looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Chad Mendes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Mendes
Barão sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barão is in open guard over Mendes... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mendes rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barão blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mendes's guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Mendes.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barão goes down.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Mendes moves on the ground
Chad Mendes moves to side mount
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão sits up and gets an arm around Mendes's neck!
Mendes pushes Renan Barão back to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Barão measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mendes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barão is covering himself! Mendes tries to force the situation and Barão clumsily gives his back!
Mendes is in rear mount over Barão
Chad Mendes tries to get his arm under Renan Barão's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Renan Barão's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Renan Barão easily defends the attempt.
Mendes is in rear mount over Barão
Mendes tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barão! Mendes has one hook in and keeps working!
Mendes is in rear mount over Barão with one hook in
Barão has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Barão is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Mendes fires a barrage of punches at Barão's head!
This is bad! Mendes is just pounding on Renan Barão's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Mendes is in rear mount over Barão with one hook in
Barão has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Renan Barão uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mendes seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Crisp uppercut by Mendes followed by a hard jab
Renan Barão stumbles back.
Barão's Mouth is beginning to swell
Mendes steps forward
Barão feints.
Barão grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mendes struggles... Renan Barão is unable to take him down
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Chad Mendes throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Barão's chin! That stops Barão in his tracks!
Barão's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barão has a small cut in his Right eye
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mendes pushes Renan Barão and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Chad Mendes by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 7/29 (24%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/31 (35%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 854 s
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 34/47 (72%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 18/20 (90%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 817 s
Chad Mendes shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Barão and Mendes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chad Mendes launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barão blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Renan Barão's cheek! Barão stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Barão's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Mendes is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Barão tries to hit Chad Mendes with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Mendes dodges that
Mendes is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão kicks his legs trying to keep Chad Mendes away.
Chad Mendes takes a kick to the body.
Mendes is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Renan Barão launches an up-kick intended for Chad Mendes's head...
Mendes leans out of the way.
Mendes is standing while Barão is on the ground on his back
Chad Mendes creates space and allows Renan Barão to stand up.
Renan Barão is on his feet again.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mendes is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barão Hyper-extended his arm
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Chad Mendes looks to mount Renan Barão...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Chad Mendes tries to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mendes pulls his arm out of danger.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barão leans and gets Chad Mendes's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Mendes is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Chad Mendes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Mendes use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão 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 Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Mendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mendes pulls his arm out of danger.
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mendes moves on the ground
Chad Mendes moves to side mount
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Barão 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 half guard over Barão
Chad Mendes tries to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Chad Mendes looks to mount Renan Barão...
Chad Mendes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Mendes's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mendes tries to cover his face,
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Barão's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barão's side.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Renan Barão is looking to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Chad Mendes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Renan Barão hovers above Mendes
Good punches to Mendes's body.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Barão is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mendes's ribs.
Mendes blocks Renan Barão's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Barão is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Mendes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chad Mendes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Barão is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
A wicked punch by Renan Barão
goes awry.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Chad Mendes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mendes is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão attempts to move to full guard
Renan Barão manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Mendes is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Renan Barão is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Renan Barão in his guard...
Chad Mendes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Mendes
Renan Barão tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mendes is able to break the lock.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Mendes tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Barão is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Renan Barão uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Barão tries to escape from closed guard...
Barão struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Barão works on the ground with his fingers over Mendes's face
Mendes shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Barão tries to open up Chad Mendes's defense faking a few punches.
Chad Mendes wraps his arms around Barão's arms and counters the punches.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Renan Barão hooks Mendes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chad Mendes manages to kick Barão away and scrambles on top!
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
Barão is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Mendes tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chad Mendes controls the situation despite Renan Barão efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Chad Mendes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Mendes studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Renan Barão takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Barão goes to the body...
his punches graze Mendes's arm.
Mendes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mendes launches a furious low kick!
Barão receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Good front kick from Mendes!
Renan Barão blocks
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Mendes avoids a dangerous strike from Barão
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Chin
Shovel hook by Chad Mendes
tags Barão.
Barão throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Mendes's defense muffles the blows.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Renan Barão was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Chad Mendes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Chad Mendes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mendes moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barão with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
A bad move from Chad Mendes
almost puts his head in the path of Barão's kick.
Chad Mendes's mind is definitely in the fight, Barão just got nailed! Chad Mendes saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Barão is going to have a headache after this one.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Barão goes to the body...
He punishes Mendes's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Barão moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mendes with a double overhooks!
Mendes is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Deep breaths from Renan Barão who tries a hammer punch to Mendes's ribs.
Mendes blocks those punches
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes looks to mount Renan Barão...
Renan Barão takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Barão throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barão's guard.
Barão did not see that coming! Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão now.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Stand up! This is what Mendes's cornermen are shouting. Renan Barão is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Renan Barão tries to close the guard.
Barão put Chad Mendes in closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Renan Barão throws up a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Chad Mendes aggressively and repeatedly punches Barão.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Barão's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Barão is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barão attempts a triangle from bottom! Chad Mendes slips out. Barão quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chad Mendes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes opts to jump inside Barão's guard.
Barão didn't see that coming. Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão now.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes moves on the ground
Mendes cannot take advantage in the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Chad Mendes tries to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Chad Mendes manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Chad Mendes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Renan Barão pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chad Mendes's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Barão is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chad Mendes just can't get away!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mendes takes a break to breathe while holding Renan Barão.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Barão is swinging for the fences!
Mendes backpedals and creates space. Renan Barão is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Chad Mendes
puts Barão in a world of hurt!
Barão steps backwards away from Chad Mendes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barão launches a furious low kick!
Mendes receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Mendes and Barão circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Renan Barão
surprises Mendes!
Mendes has a small cut in his Left cheek
Barão is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Good front kick from Barão!
Chad Mendes blocks
Barão pushes Chad Mendes and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Renan Barão is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mendes into his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Mendes is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mendes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Renan Barão didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão 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 Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Barão measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mendes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mendes pulls his arm out of danger.
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Mendes moves on the ground
Chad Mendes moves to side mount
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Mendes.
Tremendous strikes from Mendes!
Some big punches are landing!
Chad Mendes goes with a looping right hand while Renan Barão jumps back and jabs
Barão seems staggered and Chad Mendes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Chad Mendes goes with a looping right hand while Renan Barão jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Barão seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Mendes moves forward looking for some action
Chad Mendes shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Barão punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Mendes holds his opponent and blocks his moves.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Barão must do something quickly!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chad Mendes postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Barão hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chad Mendes postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Barão hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Barão doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chad Mendes embrace and tries to move away...
Chad Mendes pushes Barão forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barão doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chad Mendes embrace and tries to move away...
Chad Mendes pushes Barão forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renan Barão embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mendes who put distance between them
Mendes is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Barão's jaw!
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Renan Barão takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Renan Barão leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mendes
Mendes wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mendes is holding Renan Barão's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renan Barão loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão tries to close the guard.
Barão put Chad Mendes in closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Renan Barão can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Renan Barão isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mendes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barão's guard.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes looks to posture up and open Renan Barão's guard...
Chad Mendes forces Renan Barão to open his guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes tries to open up Renan Barão's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Barão in the side of the head
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He is not able to do it
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes tries to jump to side mount.
Renan Barão jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Mendes decides to launch some tentative punches
Chad Mendes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mendes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mendes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mendes tries to open up Renan Barão's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Barão in the side of the head
Barão's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Mendes's cheek from the guard.
Chad Mendes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Chad Mendes is looking to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Renan Barão has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Barão
Mendes is in closed guard... Barão tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Renan Barão is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Mendes put Renan Barão in closed guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Mendes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Renan Barão can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barão tries to escape from closed guard...
Barão struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Mendes
Barão launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mendes is covering himself! Barão tries to force the situation and Mendes clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Barão is in rear mount over Mendes
Renan Barão isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Mendes locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Renan Barão unil he can pull his arm free! Barão lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Mendes has Barão controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Renan Barão is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Renan Barão looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Chad Mendes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Mendes
Barão sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barão is in open guard over Mendes... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mendes rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barão blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mendes's guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Mendes.
Barão misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barão goes down.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Barão
Mendes has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Mendes moves on the ground
Chad Mendes moves to side mount
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Renan Barão manages to switch to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão sits up and gets an arm around Mendes's neck!
Mendes pushes Renan Barão back to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Barão
Barão measures the resilience of Mendes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mendes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barão is covering himself! Mendes tries to force the situation and Barão clumsily gives his back!
Mendes is in rear mount over Barão
Chad Mendes tries to get his arm under Renan Barão's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Renan Barão's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Renan Barão easily defends the attempt.
Mendes is in rear mount over Barão
Mendes tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barão! Mendes has one hook in and keeps working!
Mendes is in rear mount over Barão with one hook in
Barão has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Barão is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Mendes fires a barrage of punches at Barão's head!
This is bad! Mendes is just pounding on Renan Barão's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Mendes is in rear mount over Barão with one hook in
Barão has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Renan Barão uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Renan Barão goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mendes seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Crisp uppercut by Mendes followed by a hard jab
Renan Barão stumbles back.
Barão's Mouth is beginning to swell
Mendes steps forward
Barão feints.
Barão grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mendes struggles... Renan Barão is unable to take him down
Mendes is trying to counter now!
Chad Mendes throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Barão's chin! That stops Barão in his tracks!
Barão's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barão has a small cut in his Right eye
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mendes pushes Renan Barão and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Chad Mendes by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 7/29 (24%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/31 (35%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 854 s
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 34/47 (72%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 18/20 (90%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 817 s