Post by The Sandmen on Jun 26, 2020 17:04:16 GMT -5
Chad Mendes raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Miguel Torres raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mendes struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Torres is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Mendes misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Torres's ribs.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chad Mendes's arm and tries an armbar!
Mendes hold his own hand and breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Chad Mendes looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Mendes launches a barrage of elbows over Torres's face!
Miguel Torres blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Torres
Mendes tries to open up Torres with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Torres blocks a few elbows and now Chad Mendes will have to look for another option here.
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.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Miguel Torres and Mendes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chad Mendes is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miguel Torres has found an opening in the defense of Mendes, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mendes's ribs.
Miguel Torres chases Mendes and launches a few perfect strikes
Mendes ducks backwards and avoids them.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chad Mendes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Mendes
Deep breaths from Chad Mendes who tries a hammer punch to Torres's ribs.
That hit Torres who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chad Mendes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Miguel Torres isolates Chad Mendes's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Mendes's neck!
Mendes pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mendes moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Torres
Mendes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Miguel Torres! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Miguel Torres doesn't defend himself!
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Chad Mendes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miguel Torres tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Chad Mendes regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to move on the ground and shows Miguel Torres a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mendes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Torres's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Torres's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Torres steps forward
Mendes feints.
Mendes fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Mendes misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Mendes is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chad Mendes!
Torres ducks under...
Chad Mendes just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Torres quickly defends.
Nice punch by Chad Mendes
that nearly tags Torres.
Mendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Chad Mendes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Miguel Torres tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Chad Mendes's guard...
Miguel Torres is in Mendes open guard now
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Mendes
Torres moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Mendes
Mendes works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Torres time to recover... 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miguel Torres can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chad Mendes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Mendes
Miguel Torres tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Miguel Torres looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Torres goes for an armbar!
Mendes struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Chad Mendes breaks the lock and pushes away Miguel Torres, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mendes throws a body kick.
Blocked by Torres.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mendes's chin
Chad Mendes launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Torres is holding Chad Mendes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mendes's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Miguel Torres goes for an americana!
Mendes breaks free.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Mendes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to turn away and scramble out. Miguel Torres takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Chad Mendes spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mendes launches a hook to the body
Miguel Torres moves aside looking for a counter...
Chad Mendes gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mendes
this is getting worse and worse for Mendes
Torres and Mendes circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Mendes receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Miguel Torres launches a body shot
Mendes evades.
Torres is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Miguel Torres isolates Chad Mendes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Mendes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mendes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Chad Mendes cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Torres
Torres looks to be in very good shape.
Torres switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Torres is locking that Triangle Choke...
Mendes tries to break the lock slamming Miguel Torres against the mat!
Miguel Torres doesn't allow Chad Mendes to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Torres is locking that Triangle Choke...
Torres is locking that Triangle Choke...
Torres is locking that Triangle Choke...
Chad Mendes lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Miguel Torres doesn't break the lock and Chad Mendes is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Mendes struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Mendes's eyes...
Torres secures the lock while Chad Mendes refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 2:12 Round 3
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/26 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 455 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 455 s
Mendes had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario). (170 points)
Dominating performance by Torres who took his best game against Chad Mendes. (513 points)
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
"Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Mendes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!"
Torres is classless. Yamasaki sees nothing.
Miguel Torres raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mendes struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Torres is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Mendes misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Torres's ribs.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chad Mendes's arm and tries an armbar!
Mendes hold his own hand and breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Chad Mendes looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Mendes launches a barrage of elbows over Torres's face!
Miguel Torres blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Torres
Mendes tries to open up Torres with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Torres blocks a few elbows and now Chad Mendes will have to look for another option here.
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.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Miguel Torres and Mendes engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chad Mendes is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miguel Torres has found an opening in the defense of Mendes, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mendes's ribs.
Miguel Torres chases Mendes and launches a few perfect strikes
Mendes ducks backwards and avoids them.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chad Mendes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Mendes
Deep breaths from Chad Mendes who tries a hammer punch to Torres's ribs.
That hit Torres who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chad Mendes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Miguel Torres isolates Chad Mendes's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Mendes's neck!
Mendes pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mendes moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Torres
Mendes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Miguel Torres! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Miguel Torres doesn't defend himself!
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Chad Mendes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miguel Torres tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Chad Mendes regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes tries to move on the ground and shows Miguel Torres a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mendes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and shows Chad Mendes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Torres's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Torres's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Torres steps forward
Mendes feints.
Mendes fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Mendes misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Mendes is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chad Mendes!
Torres ducks under...
Chad Mendes just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Torres quickly defends.
Nice punch by Chad Mendes
that nearly tags Torres.
Mendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Chad Mendes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Miguel Torres tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Chad Mendes's guard...
Miguel Torres is in Mendes open guard now
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Mendes
Torres moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Mendes
Mendes works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows Torres time to recover... 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miguel Torres can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chad Mendes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Mendes
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Mendes
Miguel Torres tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Miguel Torres looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Torres goes for an armbar!
Mendes struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Chad Mendes breaks the lock and pushes away Miguel Torres, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mendes throws a body kick.
Blocked by Torres.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mendes's chin
Chad Mendes launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Torres is holding Chad Mendes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mendes's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Miguel Torres goes for an americana!
Mendes breaks free.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Mendes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to turn away and scramble out. Miguel Torres takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Chad Mendes spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mendes launches a hook to the body
Miguel Torres moves aside looking for a counter...
Chad Mendes gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mendes
this is getting worse and worse for Mendes
Torres and Mendes circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Mendes receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Miguel Torres launches a body shot
Mendes evades.
Torres is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Miguel Torres isolates Chad Mendes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Chad Mendes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Mendes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mendes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Chad Mendes is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Chad Mendes cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Torres
Torres looks to be in very good shape.
Torres switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Torres is locking that Triangle Choke...
Mendes tries to break the lock slamming Miguel Torres against the mat!
Miguel Torres doesn't allow Chad Mendes to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Torres is locking that Triangle Choke...
Torres is locking that Triangle Choke...
Torres is locking that Triangle Choke...
Chad Mendes lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Miguel Torres doesn't break the lock and Chad Mendes is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Mendes struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Mendes's eyes...
Torres secures the lock while Chad Mendes refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 2:12 Round 3
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/26 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 455 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 455 s
Mendes had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario). (170 points)
Dominating performance by Torres who took his best game against Chad Mendes. (513 points)
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
"Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Mendes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!"
Torres is classless. Yamasaki sees nothing.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!